Named characters

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

72 home/Home
47 there
40 the House of Commons/The House of Commons
39 the house/the House/The house/The House
34 here/Here
29 the room/The room
19 the hall
11 his office
11 parliament
9 office

GPE

84 the country/The country
52 town
31 this country/This country
15 the City/the city/The city
10 the state/the State
10 there
7 the metropolis
6 the nation
5 the county
5 a country/A country

LOC

121 the world/The world
13 the country
12 the land/The land
9 this world
7 the forest
5 the continent/the Continent
4 the North of England/the north of England
4 land
3 The great world/the great world
3 the earth

PER

86 the prince/The prince
60 his wife/His wife
56 one/One
55 no one/No one
51 his sister/His sister
47 everybody/Everybody
45 her husband/Her husband
43 men/Men
42 her brother/Her brother
40 my lord/My lord

ORG

36 the government/the Government/The government
31 the ministry/The ministry
17 the Church/The Church
7 the House of Commons/the house of Commons
7 the House
6 the cabinet/the Cabinet/The cabinet
4 the Treasury
4 the House of Lords
4 a ministry
3 the new ministry

VEH

5 the coach/The coach
4 the yacht
3 her carriage
2 The vessel/the vessel
2 the carriage
1 his carriage
1 All the carriages
1 the stage - coach
1 a rapid express train
1 the same coach that was now carrying him to London

Text

It was a rich , warm night , at the beginning of August , when [a gentleman enveloped in a cloak]_{703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak} , for [he]_{703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak} was in evening dress , emerged from [a club - house at the top of St. James ’ Street]_{704-a club - house at the top of st. james ’ street} , and descended that celebrated eminence . [He]_{703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak} had not proceeded more than half way down [the street]_{705-the street} when , encountering [a friend]_{706-a friend} , [he]_{703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak} stopped with some abruptness . “ [I]_{703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak} have been looking for [you]_{706-a friend} everywhere , ”_{[703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak]} [he]_{703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak} said . “ What is it ? ”_{[703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak]} “ [We]_6621-we can hardly talk about it here . ”_[324-these] “ Shall [we]_6621-we go to [White ’s]_{585-white ’s} ? ”_{[703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak]} “ [I]_{703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak} have just left [it]_{585-white ’s} , and , between [ourselves]_6621-we , [I]_{703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak} would rather [we]_6621-we should be more alone . ‘ Tis as warm as noon . Let [us]_6621-we cross [the street]_{705-the street} and get into [St. James ’ Place]_{2-st. james ’ place} . That is always [my]_{703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak} idea of solitude . ”_{[703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak]} So [they]_707-they crossed [the street]_{705-the street} , and , at [the corner of [St. James ’ Place]_{2-st. james ’ place}]_{709-the corner of st. james ’ place} , met [several gentlemen who had just come out of [[Brookes]_323-brookes ’ Club - house]_{711-brookes ’ club - house}]_{710-several gentlemen who had just come out of brookes ’ club - house} . [These]_324-these saluted [the companions]_{712-the companions} as [they]_707-they passed , and said , “ Capital account from [Chiswick]_3-chiswick — [Lord Howard]_{325-lord howard} says [the chief]_{6623-the chief} will be in [Downing Street]_{4-downing street} on Monday . ”_[324-these] “ It is of [Chiswick]_3-chiswick that [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} am going to speak to [you]_{714-his companion} , ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} said [the gentleman in the cloak]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} , putting [his]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} arm in that of [[his]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} companion]_{714-his companion} as [they]_707-they walked on . “ What [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} am about to tell [you]_{714-his companion} is known only to [three persons]_{6624-three persons} , and is the most sacred of secrets . Nothing but [our]_707-they friendship could authorise [me]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} to impart it to [you]_{714-his companion} . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ [I]_{714-his companion} hope it is something to [your]_{714-his companion} advantage , ”_{[714-his companion]} said [[his]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} companion]_{714-his companion} . “ Nothing of that sort ; it is of [yourself]_{714-his companion} that [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} am thinking . Since [our]_707-they political estrangement , [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} have never had a contented moment . From [Christ Church]_{5-christ church} , until that unhappy paralytic stroke , which broke up [a government that had lasted fifteen years , and]_{6625-a government that had lasted fifteen years , and} [might have continued fifteen more]_{6626-might have continued fifteen more} , [we]_707-they seemed always to have been working together . That [we]_707-they should again unite is [my]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} dearest wish . A crisis is at hand . [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} want [you]_{714-his companion} to use it to [your]_{714-his companion} advantage . Know then , that what [they]_6627-they were just saying about [Chiswick]_3-chiswick is moonshine . [His]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} case is hopeless , and it has been communicated to [the King]_{6628-the king} . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ Hopeless ! ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ Rely upon it ; it came direct from [the Cottage]_{6629-the cottage} to [[my]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} friend]_{6630-my friend} . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ [I]_{714-his companion} thought [he]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} had a mission ? ”_{[714-his companion]} said [[his]_716-his companion]_{714-his companion} , with emotion ; “ and [men with missions]_{6631-men with missions} do not disappear till [they]_{6631-men with missions} have fulfilled them . ”_{[714-his companion]} “ But why did [you]_{714-his companion} think so ? How often have [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} asked [you]_{714-his companion} for [your]_{714-his companion} grounds for such a conviction ! There are none . [The man of the age]_{6632-the man of the age} is clearly [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} , [the saviour of [Europe]_6-europe]_{6634-the saviour of europe} , in the perfection of manhood , and with an iron constitution . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ The salvation of [Europe]_6-europe is the affair of [a past generation]_{6635-a past generation} , ”_{[714-his companion]} said [[his]_716-his companion]_{714-his companion} . “ [We]_6636-our want something else now . The salvation of [England]_7-england should be the subject rather of [our]_6636-our present thoughts . ”_{[714-his companion]} “ [England]_7-england ! why when were things more sound ? Except the split among [[our]_6636-our own men]_{6637-our own men} , which will be now cured , there is not a cause of disquietude . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ [I]_{719-his friend} have much , ”_{[719-his friend]} said [[his]_716-his friend]_{719-his friend} . “ [You]_{714-his companion} never used to have any , [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} . What extraordinary revelations can have been made to [you]_{714-his companion} during three months of office under a semi - Whig Ministry ? ”_{[719-his friend]} “ [Your]_{719-his friend} taunt is fair , though it pains [me]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} . And [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} confess to [you]_{719-his friend} that when [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} resolved to follow [Canning]_{327-mr. canning} and join [[his]_{327-mr. canning} new allies]_{6638-his new allies} , [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} had many a twinge . [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} was bred in [the Tory camp]_{6639-the tory camp} ; [the Tories]_{328-the tories} put [me]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} in Parliament and gave [me]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} office ; [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} lived with [them]_{328-the tories} and liked [them]_{328-the tories} ; [we]_6640-our dined and voted together , and together pasquinaded [[our]_6640-our opponents]_{6641-our opponents} . And yet , after [Castlereagh]_{329-lord castlereagh} ’s death , to whom like [yourself]_{719-his friend} [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} was much attached , [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} had great misgivings as to the position of [[our]_6640-our party]_{6642-our party} , and the future of [the country]_{6643-the country} . [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} tried to drive [them]_{328-the tories} from [my]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} mind , and at last took refuge in [Canning]_{327-mr. canning} , who seemed just [the man appointed for an age of transition]_{6644-the man appointed for an age of transition} . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ But a transition to what ? ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ Well , [his]_{327-mr. canning} foreign policy was Liberal . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ The same as [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} ’s ; the same as [poor dear Castlereagh]_{329-lord castlereagh} ’s . Nothing more unjust than the affected belief that there was any difference between [them]_{328-the tories} — a ruse of [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} to foster discord in [our]_6640-our ranks . And as for domestic affairs , [no one]_{6647-no one} is stouter against Parliamentary Reform , while [he]_{327-mr. canning} is for [the Church]_{6648-the church} and no surrender , though [he]_{327-mr. canning} may make a harmless speech now and then , as many of [us]_6640-our do , in favour of the Catholic claims . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ Well , [we]_6640-our will not now pursue this old controversy , [[my]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , particularly if it be true , as [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} say , that [Mr. Canning]_{327-mr. canning} now lies upon [his]_{327-mr. canning} deathbed . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ If ! [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} tell [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} at this very moment it may be all over . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} am shaken to [my]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} very centre . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ It is doubtless a great blow to [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} rejoined [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , “ and [I]_425-endymion wish to alleviate it . That is why [I]_425-endymion was looking for [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . [The King]_{6628-the king} will , of course , send for [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} , but [I]_425-endymion can tell [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} there will be a disposition to draw back [[our]_6652-our friends]_{6653-our friends} that left [us]_6652-our , at least [the younger ones of promise]_{6654-the younger ones of promise} . If [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} are awake , there is no reason why [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} should not retain [your]_{330-mrs. ferrars} office . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_{713-the gentleman in the cloak} am not so sure [the King]_{6628-the king} will send for [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ It is certain . ”_{[713-the gentleman in the cloak]} “ Well , ”_{[714-his companion]} said [[his]_425-endymion companion]_{714-his companion} musingly , “ it may be fancy , but [I]_{714-his companion} can not resist the feeling that [this country]_{6657-this country} , and [the world]_{6658-the world} generally , are on the eve of a great change — and [I]_{714-his companion} do not think [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} is [the man for the epoch]_{6660-the man for the epoch} . ”_{[714-his companion]} “ [I]_425-endymion see no reason why there should be any great change ; certainly not in [this country]_{6657-this country} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ Here [we]_6662-we have changed everything that was required . [Peel]_332-peel has settled the criminal law , and [Huskisson]_{333-huskisson} the currency , and though [I]_425-endymion am prepared [myself]_425-endymion still further to reduce the duties on foreign imports , [no one]_{6647-no one} can deny that on this subject [the Government]_{138-the british government} is in advance of public opinion . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ The whole affair rests on too contracted a basis , ”_{[714-his companion]} said [[his]_425-endymion companion]_{714-his companion} . “ [We]_6662-we are habituated to its exclusiveness , and , no doubt , custom in [England]_7-england is a power ; but let some event suddenly occur which makes [a nation]_{6664-a nation} feel or think , and the whole thing might vanish like a dream . ”_{[714-his companion]} “ What can happen ? Such affairs as [the Luddites]_{334-the luddites} do not occur twice in a century , and as for Spafields riots , they are impossible now with [[Peel]_332-peel ’s new police]_{6665-peel ’s new police} . [The country]_{6643-the country} is employed and prosperous , and were it not so , [the landed interest]_{6667-the landed interest} would always keep things straight . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ It is powerful , and has been powerful for a long time ; but there are other interests besides [the landed interest]_{6667-the landed interest} now . ”_{[714-his companion]} “ Well , there is the colonial interest , and the shipping interest , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , “ and both of [them]_{6667-the landed interest} thoroughly with [us]_6662-we . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_{714-his companion} was not thinking of [them]_{6667-the landed interest} , ”_{[714-his companion]} said [[his]_425-endymion companion]_{714-his companion} . “ It is the increase of population , and of [a population not employed in the cultivation of the soil]_{6669-a population not employed in the cultivation of the soil} , and all the consequences of such circumstances that were passing over [my]_425-endymion mind . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Do n’t [you]_425-endymion be too doctrinaire , [[my]_{714-his companion} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} ; [you]_425-endymion and [I]_{714-his companion} are [practical men]_{6671-practical men} . [We]_6662-we must deal with the existing , the urgent ; and there is nothing more pressing at this moment than the formation of a new government . What [I]_{714-his companion} want is to see [you]_425-endymion as [a member of it]_{6672-a member of it} . ”_{[714-his companion]} “ Ah ! ”_{[714-his companion]} said [[his]_425-endymion companion]_{714-his companion} with a sigh , “ do [you]_425-endymion really think it so near as that ? ”_{[714-his companion]} “ Why , what have [we]_6662-we been talking of all this time , [[my]_{714-his companion} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} ? Clear [your]_425-endymion head of all doubt , and , if possible , of all regrets ; [we]_6662-we must deal with the facts , and [we]_6662-we must deal with them to - morrow . ”_{[714-his companion]} “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} still think [he]_425-endymion had a mission , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} with a sigh , “ if it were only to bring hope to [a people]_{6674-a people} . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ Well , [I]_425-endymion do not see [he]_425-endymion could have done anything more , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , “ nor do [I]_425-endymion believe [his]_425-endymion government would have lasted during the session . However , [I]_425-endymion must now say good - night , for [I]_425-endymion must look in at [the Square]_{9-the square} . Think well of what [I]_425-endymion have said , and let [me]_425-endymion hear from [you]_6675-you as soon as [you]_6675-you can . ”_{[425-endymion]} [Zenobia]_335-zenobia was [the queen of [London]_10-london]_{724-the queen of london} , of fashion , and of [the Tory party]_{725-the tory party} . When [she]_335-zenobia was not holding high festivals , or attending them , [she]_335-zenobia was always at [home]_726-home to [[her]_335-zenobia intimates]_{727-her intimates} , and as [she]_335-zenobia deigned but rarely to honour the assemblies of [others]_728-others with [her]_335-zenobia presence , [she]_335-zenobia was generally at [her]_335-zenobia evening post to receive the initiated . To be [[her]_335-zenobia invited guest]_{729-her invited guest} under such circumstances proved at once that [you]_730-you had entered the highest circle of [the social Paradise]_{731-the social paradise} . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia was leaning back on a brilliant sofa , supported by many cushions , and a great personage , grey - headed and blue - ribboned , who was permitted to share the honours of [the high place]_{732-the high place} , was hanging on [her]_335-zenobia animated and inspiring accents . [An ambassador]_{733-an ambassador} , in an armed chair which [he]_{733-an ambassador} had placed somewhat before [her]_335-zenobia , while [he]_{733-an ambassador} listened with apparent devotion to [the oracle]_{734-the oracle} , now and then interposed a remark , polished and occasionally cynical . More remote , [some dames of high degree]_{735-some dames of high degree} were surrounded by [a chosen band of rank and fashion and celebrity]_{736-a chosen band of rank and fashion and celebrity} ; and now and then was heard a silver laugh , and now and then was breathed a gentle sigh . [Servants]_737-servants glided about [the suite of summer chambers]_{738-the suite of summer chambers} , occasionally with sherbets and ices , and sometimes [a lady]_{739-a lady} entered and saluted [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , and then retreated to [the general group]_{740-the general group} , and sometimes [a gentleman]_{741-a gentleman} entered , and pressed the hand of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia to [his]_{741-a gentleman} lips , and then vanished into air . “ What [I]_335-zenobia want [you]_{741-a gentleman} to see , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , “ is that reaction is the law of life , and that [we]_6676-we are on the eve of a great reaction . Since [Lord Castlereagh]_{329-lord castlereagh} ’s death [we]_6676-we have had five years of revolution — nothing but change , and every change has been disastrous . Abroad [we]_6676-we are in league with [all the conspirators of [the Continent]_{6678-the continent}]_{6677-all the conspirators of the continent} , and if there were a general war [we]_6676-we should not have [an ally]_{6679-an ally} ; at [home]_726-home [our]_6676-we trade , [I]_335-zenobia am told , is quite ruined , and [we]_6676-we are deluged with foreign articles ; while , thanks to [Mr. Huskisson]_{333-huskisson} , the country banks , which enabled [Mr. Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} to carry on the war and saved [England]_7-england , are all broken . There was one thing , of which [I]_335-zenobia thought [we]_6676-we should always be proud , and that was [our]_6676-we laws and [their]_7-england administration ; but now [our]_6676-we most sacred enactments are questioned , and [people]_6681-people are told to call out for the reform of [[our]_6676-we courts of judicature]_{6682-our courts of judicature} , which used to be the glory of [the land]_{6683-the land} . This can not last . [I]_335-zenobia see , indeed , many signs of national disgust ; [people]_6681-people would have borne a great deal from [poor Lord Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} — for [they]_6681-people knew [he]_{337-lord liverpool} was [a good man]_{6685-a good man} , though [I]_335-zenobia always thought [a weak one]_{6686-a weak one} ; but when it was found that [his]_{337-lord liverpool} boasted Liberalism only meant letting [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} into office — who , if [they]_{6646-the whigs} had always been in office , would have made [us]_6676-we [the slaves of [Bonaparte]_11-bonaparte]_{6688-the slaves of bonaparte} — [their]_{6646-the whigs} eyes were opened . Depend upon it , the reaction has commenced . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ [We]_6676-we shall have some trouble with [France]_12-france , ”_{[742-the ambassador]} said [the ambassador]_{742-the ambassador} , “ unless there is a change here . ”_{[742-the ambassador]} “ [The Church]_{13-the church} is weary of [the present men]_{6689-the present men} , ”_{[743-the great personage]} said [the great personage]_{743-the great personage} . “ [No one]_{6647-no one} really knows what [they]_{6689-the present men} are after . ”_{[743-the great personage]} “ And how can [the country]_{6643-the country} be governed without [the Church]_{13-the church} ? ”_{[335-zenobia]} exclaimed [Zenobia]_335-zenobia . “ If [the country]_{6643-the country} once thinks [the Church]_{13-the church} is in danger , the affair will soon be finished . [The King]_{6628-the king} ought to be told what is going on . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ Nothing is going on , ”_{[742-the ambassador]} said [the ambassador]_{742-the ambassador} ; “ but [everybody]_{6694-everybody} is afraid of something . ”_{[742-the ambassador]} “ [[The King]_{6628-the king} ’s friends]_{6696-the king ’s friends} should impress upon [him]_{6628-the king} never to lose sight of the landed interest , ”_{[743-the great personage]} said [the great personage]_{743-the great personage} . “ How can any government go on without the support of [the Church]_{13-the church} and [the land]_{6683-the land} ? ”_{[335-zenobia]} exclaimed [Zenobia]_335-zenobia . “ It is quite unnatural . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ That is the mystery , ”_{[742-the ambassador]} remarked [the ambassador]_{742-the ambassador} . “ Here is [a government , supported by none of the influences hitherto deemed indispensable , and yet it exists]_{6698-a government , supported by none of the influences hitherto deemed indispensable , and yet it exists} . ”_{[742-the ambassador]} “ The newspapers support it , ”_{[743-the great personage]} said [the great personage]_{743-the great personage} , “ and [the Dissenters]_{6699-the dissenters} , who are trying to bring [themselves]_{6699-the dissenters} into notice , and who are said to have some influence in [the northern counties]_{6700-the northern counties} , and [the Whigs , who are in a hole]_{6701-the whigs , who are in a hole} , are willing to seize the hand of [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} to help [them]_{6701-the whigs , who are in a hole} out of it ; and then there is always [a number of people who will support [any government]_{6704-any government}]_{6703-a number of people who will support any government} — and so the thing works . ”_{[743-the great personage]} “ [They]_{6701-the whigs , who are in a hole} have got a new name for this hybrid sentiment , ”_{[742-the ambassador]} said [the ambassador]_{742-the ambassador} . “ [They]_{6701-the whigs , who are in a hole} call it public opinion . ”_{[742-the ambassador]} “ How very absurd ! ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia ; “ a mere nickname . As if there could be any opinion but that of [the Sovereign]_{6705-the sovereign} and [the two Houses of Parliament]_{6706-the two houses of parliament} . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ [They]_{6701-the whigs , who are in a hole} are trying to introduce here the continental Liberalism , ”_{[743-the great personage]} said [the great personage]_{743-the great personage} . “ Now [we]_6707-we know what Liberalism means on [the continent]_{6678-the continent} . It means the abolition of property and religion . Those ideas would not suit [this country]_{6657-this country} ; and [I]_{743-the great personage} often puzzle [myself]_{743-the great personage} to foresee how [they]_{6701-the whigs , who are in a hole} will attempt to apply Liberal opinions here . ”_{[743-the great personage]} “ [I]_335-zenobia shall always think , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , “ that [Lord Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} went much too far , though [I]_335-zenobia never said so in [his]_{337-lord liverpool} time ; for [I]_335-zenobia always uphold [[my]_335-zenobia friends]_{6710-my friends} . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ Well , [we]_6707-we shall see what [Canning]_{327-mr. canning} will do about the Test and [Corporation Acts]_{14-corporation acts} , ”_{[743-the great personage]} said [the great personage]_{743-the great personage} . “ [I]_{743-the great personage} understand [they]_{6701-the whigs , who are in a hole} mean to push [him]_{337-lord liverpool} . ”_{[743-the great personage]} “ By the by , how is [he]_{337-lord liverpool} really ? ”_{[742-the ambassador]} said [the ambassador]_{742-the ambassador} . “ What are the accounts this afternoon ? ”_{[742-the ambassador]} “ Here is a gentleman who will tell [us]_6707-we , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , as [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion entered and saluted [her]_335-zenobia . “ And what is [your]_425-endymion news from [Chiswick]_3-chiswick ? ”_{[335-zenobia]} [she]_335-zenobia inquired . “ [They]_{6701-the whigs , who are in a hole} say at [Brookes]_323-brookes ’ , that [he]_{337-lord liverpool} will be at [Downing Street]_{4-downing street} on Monday . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ [I]_335-zenobia doubt it , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , but with an expression of disappointment . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia invited [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion to join [her]_335-zenobia immediate circle . [The great personage]_{743-the great personage} and [the ambassador]_{742-the ambassador} were confidentially affable to one whom [Zenobia]_335-zenobia so distinguished . [Their]_754-their conversation was in hushed tones , as become [the initiated]_{755-the initiated} . [Even Zenobia]_335-zenobia seemed subdued , and listened ; and to listen , among [her]_335-zenobia many talents , was perhaps [her]_335-zenobia rarest . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was one of [her]_335-zenobia favourites , and [Zenobia]_335-zenobia liked [young men who [she]_335-zenobia thought would become [Ministers of [State]_758-state]_{757-ministers of state}]_{756-young men who she thought would become ministers of state} . [An Hungarian Princess who had quitted the opera early that [she]_{759-an hungarian princess who had quitted the opera early that she might look in at zenobia ’s} might look in at [Zenobia]_335-zenobia ’s]_{759-an hungarian princess who had quitted the opera early that she might look in at zenobia ’s} was now announced . The arrival of [this great lady]_{760-this great lady} made a stir . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia embraced [her]_{760-this great lady} , and [the great personage with affectionate homage]_{761-the great personage with affectionate homage} yielded to [her]_{760-this great lady} instantly the place of honour , and then soon retreated to the laughing voices in the distance that had already more than once attracted and charmed [his]_425-endymion ear . “ Mind ; [I]_335-zenobia see [you]_425-endymion to - morrow , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion as [he]_425-endymion also withdrew . “ [I]_335-zenobia shall have something to tell [you]_425-endymion . ”_{[335-zenobia]} [The father of [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} had the reputation of being [the son of [a once somewhat celebrated statesman]_{764-a once somewhat celebrated statesman}]_{763-the son of a once somewhat celebrated statesman} , but the only patrimony [he]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} inherited from [[his]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} presumed parent]_{765-his presumed parent} was a clerkship in [the Treasury]_{766-the treasury} , where [he]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} found [himself]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} drudging at an early age . Nature had endowed [him]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} with considerable abilities , and peculiarly adapted to the scene of [their]_767-their display . It was difficult to decide which was most remarkable , [his]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} shrewdness or [his]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} capacity of labour . [His]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} quickness of perception and mastery of details made [him]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} in a few years an authority in the office , and [a Secretary of the Treasury , who was quite ignorant of details , but who was a good judge of human character]_{768-a secretary of the treasury , who was quite ignorant of details , but who was a good judge of human character} , had the sense to appoint [Ferrars]_425-endymion [[his]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} private secretary]_{769-his private secretary} . This happy preferment in time opened the whole official world to [one not only singularly qualified for that kind of life]_{770-one not only singularly qualified for that kind of life} , but who possessed the peculiar gifts that were then commencing to be much in demand in those circles . [We]_771-we were then entering that era of commercial and financial reform which had been , if not absolutely occasioned , certainly precipitated , by the revolt of [[our]_771-we colonies]_{772-our colonies} . Knowledge of finance and acquaintance with tariffs were then rare gifts , and before five years of [his]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} private secretaryship had expired , [Ferrars]_425-endymion was mentioned to [Mr. Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} as [the man at the Treasury who could do something that [the great minister]_{774-the great minister} required . This decided [his]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} lot]_{773-the man at the treasury who could do something that the great minister required . this decided his lot} . [Mr. Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} found in [Ferrars]_425-endymion the instrument [he]_{336-mr. pitt} wanted , and appreciating all [his]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} qualities placed [him]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} in a position which afforded [them]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} full play . [The minister]_{775-the minister} returned [Ferrars]_425-endymion to [Parliament]_{776-parliament} , for [the Treasury]_{766-the treasury} then had boroughs of [its]_{766-the treasury} own , and [the new member]_{778-the new member} was preferred to an important and laborious post . So long as [Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} and [Grenville]_{338-grenville} were in the ascendant , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion toiled and flourished . [He]_425-endymion was exactly [the man [they]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} liked]_{779-the man they liked} ; unwearied , vigilant , clear and cold ; with a dash of natural sarcasm developed by a sharp and varied experience . [He]_425-endymion disappeared from the active world in the latter years of [the Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} reign , when [a newer generation and more bustling ideas]_{780-a newer generation and more bustling ideas} successfully asserted [their]_{762-the father of mr. ferrars} claims ; but [he]_425-endymion retired with the solace of a sinecure , a pension , and a privy - councillorship . [The Cabinet]_{346-the cabinet} [he]_425-endymion had never entered , nor dared to hope to enter . It was the privilege of [an inner circle even in [our]_782-our then contracted public life]_{781-an inner circle even in our then contracted public life} . It was the dream of [Ferrars]_425-endymion to revenge in this respect [his]_425-endymion fate in the person of [[his]_425-endymion son]_{783-his son} , and [only child]_{784-only child} . [He]_425-endymion was resolved that [[his]_425-endymion offspring]_{785-his offspring} should enjoy all those advantages of education and breeding and society of which [he]_425-endymion [himself]_425-endymion had been deprived . For [him]_425-endymion was to be reserved a full initiation in those costly ceremonies which , under the names of [Eton]_25-eton and [Christ Church]_{5-christ church} , in [his]_425-endymion time fascinated and dazzled [mankind]_786-mankind . [[His]_425-endymion son]_{783-his son} , [William Pitt Ferrars]_340-hurstley , realised even more than [[his]_{783-his son} father]_{788-his father} ’s hopes . Extremely good - looking , [he]_{783-his son} was gifted with a precocity of talent . [He]_{783-his son} was the marvel of [Eton]_25-eton and the hope of [Oxford]_16-oxford . As [a boy]_{789-a boy} , [his]_{783-his son} Latin verses threw [enraptured tutors]_{790-enraptured tutors} into paroxysms of praise , while debating societies hailed with acclamation clearly [another heaven - born minister]_{791-another heaven - born minister} . [He]_{783-his son} went up to [Oxford]_16-oxford about the time that the examinations were reformed and rendered really efficient . This only increased [his]_{783-his son} renown , for the name of [Ferrars]_340-hurstley figured among [the earliest double - firsts]_{792-the earliest double - firsts} . Those were days when a crack university reputation often opened the doors of [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} to [a young aspirant]_{794-a young aspirant} ; at least , after a season . But [Ferrars]_340-hurstley had not to wait . [[His]_{783-his son} father]_{788-his father} , who watched [his]_340-hurstley career with the passionate interest with which [a Newmarket man]_{796-a newmarket man} watches the development of [some gifted yearling]_{797-some gifted yearling} , took care that all the odds should be in [his]_{783-his son} favour in the race of life . [An old colleague of [the elder Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion]_{798-an old colleague of the elder mr. ferrars} , [a worthy peer with many boroughs]_{799-a worthy peer with many boroughs} , placed a seat at the disposal of [the youthful hero]_{800-the youthful hero} , the moment [he]_{783-his son} was prepared to accept it , and [he]_{783-his son} might be said to have left [the University]_{801-the university} only to enter [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . There , if [his]_{783-his son} career had not yet realised the dreams of [[his]_{783-his son} youthful admirers]_{803-his youthful admirers} , it had at least been one of progress and unbroken prosperity . [His]_{783-his son} first speech was successful , though florid , but it was on foreign affairs , which permit rhetoric , and in those days demanded at least one Virgilian quotation . In this latter branch of oratorical adornment [Ferrars]_425-endymion was never deficient . [No young man of that time]_{804-no young man of that time} , and [scarcely any old one]_{805-scarcely any old one} , ventured to address [Mr. Speaker]_{341-mr. speaker} without being equipped with a Latin passage . [Ferrars]_425-endymion , in this respect , was triply armed . Indeed , when [he]_425-endymion entered public life , full of hope and promise , though disciplined to a certain extent by [his]_425-endymion mathematical training , [he]_425-endymion had read very little more than [some Latin writers]_{806-some latin writers} , some Greek plays , and some treatises of [Aristotle]_{342-aristotle} . These with a due course of Bampton Lectures and some dipping into the “ Quarterly Review , ”_{[775-the minister]} then in its prime , qualified [a man]_{807-a man} in those days , not only for being [a member of Parliament]_{808-a member of parliament} , but becoming a candidate for the responsibility of statesmanship . [Ferrars]_425-endymion made [his]_425-endymion way ; for two years [he]_425-endymion was occasionally asked by [the minister]_{775-the minister} to speak , and then [Lord Castlereagh]_{329-lord castlereagh} , who liked [young men]_{810-young men} , made [him]_425-endymion [a Lord of the Treasury]_{811-a lord of the treasury} . [He]_425-endymion was [Under - Secretary of State]_{812-under - secretary of state} , and “ very rising , ”_{[425-endymion]} when the death of [Lord Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} brought about the severance of [the Tory party]_{725-the tory party} , and [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , mainly under the advice of zealots , resigned [his]_425-endymion office when [Mr. Canning]_{327-mr. canning} was appointed [Minister]_814-minister , and cast in [his]_{327-mr. canning} lot with the great destiny of [the Duke of [Wellington]_{17-wellington}]_{815-the duke of wellington} . [The elder Ferrars]_425-endymion had the reputation of being wealthy . It was supposed that [he]_425-endymion had enjoyed opportunities of making money , and had availed [himself]_425-endymion of them , but this was not true . Though [a cynic]_{816-a cynic} , and with little respect for [[his]_425-endymion fellow - creatures]_{817-his fellow - creatures} , [Ferrars]_425-endymion had a pride in official purity , and when [the Government]_{818-the government} was charged with venality and corruption , [he]_425-endymion would observe , with a dry chuckle , that [he]_425-endymion had seen a great deal of life , and that for [his]_425-endymion part [he]_425-endymion would not much trust [any man out of [Downing Street]_{4-downing street}]_{819-any man out of downing street} . [He]_425-endymion had been unable to resist the temptation of connecting [his]_425-endymion life with that of [an individual of birth and rank]_{820-an individual of birth and rank} ; and in a weak moment , perhaps [[his]_425-endymion only one]_{821-his only one} , [he]_425-endymion had given [[[his]_425-endymion son]_{783-his son} a stepmother in [a still good - looking and very expensive [Viscountess - Dowager]_{343-viscountess - dowager}]_{824-a still good - looking and very expensive viscountess - dowager}]_{823-his son a stepmother in a still good - looking and very expensive viscountess - dowager} . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was anxious that [[his]_425-endymion son]_{783-his son} should make a great alliance , but [he]_425-endymion was so distracted between prudential considerations and [his]_425-endymion desire that in the veins of [[his]_425-endymion grand - children]_{826-his grand - children} there should flow blood of [undoubted nobility]_{827-undoubted nobility} , that [he]_425-endymion could never bring to [his]_425-endymion purpose that clear and concentrated will which was one of the causes of [his]_425-endymion success in life ; and , in the midst of [his]_425-endymion perplexities , [[his]_425-endymion son]_{783-his son} unexpectedly settled the question [himself]_{783-his son} . Though naturally cold and calculating , [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley , like [most of [us]_830-us]_{829-most of us} , had a vein of romance in [his]_340-hurstley being , and it asserted itself . There was [a Miss Carey]_{344-a miss carey} , who suddenly became [the beauty of the season]_{831-the beauty of the season} . [She]_{344-a miss carey} was [an orphan]_{832-an orphan} , and reputed to be [no inconsiderable heiress]_{833-no inconsiderable heiress} , and was introduced to [the world]_{6658-the world} by [an aunt who was [a duchess]_{836-a duchess} , and who meant that [[her]_{835-an aunt who was a duchess , and who meant that her niece should be the same} niece]_{837-her niece} should be the same]_{835-an aunt who was a duchess , and who meant that her niece should be the same} . [Everybody]_{6694-everybody} talked about [them]_839-them , and [they]_839-them went everywhere — among other places to [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} , where [Miss Carey]_{344-a miss carey} , spying [the senators]_{841-the senators} from the old ventilator in the ceiling of [St. Stephen ’s Chapel]_{18-st. stephen ’s chapel} , dropped in [her]_{344-a miss carey} excitement [her]_{344-a miss carey} opera - glass , which fell at the feet of [Mr. Under - Secretary Ferrars]_425-endymion . [He]_425-endymion hastened to restore [it]_842-it to [[its]_842-it beautiful owner , whom [he]_425-endymion found accompanied by several of [[his]_425-endymion friends]_{844-his friends}]_{843-its beautiful owner , whom he found accompanied by several of his friends} , and [he]_425-endymion was not only thanked , but invited to remain with [them]_839-them ; and the next day [he]_425-endymion called , and [he]_425-endymion called very often afterwards , and many other things happened , and at the end of July the beauty of the season was married not to [a Duke]_{845-a duke} , but to [a rising man]_{846-a rising man} , who [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , who at first disapproved of the match — for [Zenobia]_335-zenobia never liked [[her]_335-zenobia male friends]_{847-her male friends} to marry — was sure would one day be [Prime Minister of [England]_7-england]_{848-prime minister of england} . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was of the same opinion as [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , for [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was ambitious , and the dream was captivating . And [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} soon gained [Zenobia]_335-zenobia ’s good graces , for [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had many charms , and , though haughty to [the multitude]_{849-the multitude} , was [a first - rate flatterer]_{850-a first - rate flatterer} . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia liked flattery , and always said [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} did . [Mr. Under - Secretary Ferrars]_425-endymion took [a mansion in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street}]_{851-a mansion in hill street} , and furnished [it]_{851-a mansion in hill street} with befitting splendour . [His]_425-endymion dinners were celebrated , and [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} gave suppers after the opera . The equipages of [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} were distinguished , and [they]_852-they had [a large retinue of [servants]_737-servants]_{853-a large retinue of servants} . [They]_852-they had [only two children]_{855-only two children} , and [they]_{855-only two children} were [twins]_856-twins , [a brother]_{857-a brother} and [a sister]_{858-a sister} , who were brought up like [the children of [princes]_860-princes]_{859-the children of princes} . Partly for [them]_{855-only two children} , and partly because [a minister]_{861-a minister} should have a Tusculum , [the Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} soon engaged [a magnificent villa at [Wimbledon]_20-wimbledon]_{862-a magnificent villa at wimbledon} , which had the advantage of [admirable stables]_{863-admirable stables} , convenient , as [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was fond of horses , and liked [the children]_{864-the children} too , with [their]_{864-the children} fancy ponies , to be early accustomed to riding . All this occasioned expenditure , but [old Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion made [[his]_425-endymion son]_{783-his son} a liberal allowance , and [young Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was [an heiress]_{866-an heiress} , or [the world]_{6658-the world} thought so , which is nearly the same , and then , too , [young Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was [a rising man]_{846-a rising man} , in office , and who would always be in office for the rest of [his]_425-endymion life ; at least , [Zenobia]_335-zenobia said so , because [he]_425-endymion was on the right side and [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} were nowhere , and never would be anywhere , which was quite right , as [they]_{6646-the whigs} had wished to make [us]_870-us [the slaves of [Bonaparte]_11-bonaparte]_{6688-the slaves of bonaparte} . When [the King]_{6628-the king} , after much hesitation , sent for [Mr. Canning]_{327-mr. canning} , on the resignation of [Lord Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} , the Zenobian theory seemed a little at fault , and [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley absolutely out of office had more than one misgiving ; but after some months of doubt and anxiety , it seemed after all [the great lady]_{873-the great lady} was right . The unexpected disappearance of [Mr. Canning]_{327-mr. canning} from the scene , followed by the transient and embarrassed phantom of [Lord Goderich]_{345-lord goderich} , seemed to indicate an inexorable destiny that [England]_7-england should be ruled by [the most eminent men of the age]_{874-the most eminent men of the age} , and [the most illustrious of [[her]_7-england citizens]_{876-her citizens}]_{875-the most illustrious of her citizens} . [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley , under the inspiration of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , had thrown in [his]_340-hurstley fortunes with [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} , and after nine months of disquietude found [his]_340-hurstley due reward . In the January that succeeded the August conversation in [St. James ’ Street]_{21-st. james ’ street} with [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley was sworn of [the Privy Council]_{878-the privy council} , and held high office , on the verge of [the Cabinet]_{346-the cabinet} . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion had a dinner party in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} on the day [he]_425-endymion had returned from [Windsor]_22-windsor with the seals of [[his]_425-endymion new office]_{879-his new office} . The catastrophe of [the Goderich Cabinet]_{346-the cabinet} , almost on the eve of the meeting of Parliament , had been so sudden , that , not anticipating such a state of affairs , [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , among [[his]_425-endymion other guests]_{880-his other guests} , had invited [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . [He]_425-endymion was rather regretting this when , as [[his]_425-endymion carriage]_{881-his carriage} stopped at [his]_425-endymion own door , [he]_425-endymion observed [that very gentleman on [his]_425-endymion threshold]_{882-that very gentleman on his threshold} . [Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} greeted [him]_425-endymion warmly , and congratulated [him]_425-endymion on [his]_425-endymion promotion . “ [I]_425-endymion do so at once , ”_{[425-endymion]} [he]_425-endymion added , “ because [I]_425-endymion shall not have the opportunity this evening . [I]_425-endymion was calling here in the hope of seeing [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , and asking [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} to excuse [me]_425-endymion from being [[your]_{330-mrs. ferrars} guest]_{6711-your guest} to - day . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , it is rather awkward , ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} said [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , “ but [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} could have no idea of this when [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} were so kind as to say [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} would come . ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} “ Oh , nothing of that sort , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} . “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} am out and [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} are in , and [I]_{326-mr. wilton} hope [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} may be in for a long , long time . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} dare say it may be so , and [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} is [the man of the age]_{6632-the man of the age} , as [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} always said [he]_{6633-the duke} was . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} hope [your]_{330-mrs. ferrars} being in [office]_6714-office is not to deprive [me]_{326-mr. wilton} of [your]_{330-mrs. ferrars} pleasant dinners ; it would be too bad to lose [my]_{326-mr. wilton} place both at [Whitehall]_67-whitehall and in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} trust that will never happen , [[my]_{330-mrs. ferrars} dear fellow]_{6715-my dear fellow} ; but to - day [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} thought it might be embarrassing . ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} “ Not at all ; [I]_{326-mr. wilton} could endure without wincing even the triumphant glances of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia . The fact is , [I]_{326-mr. wilton} have some business of the most pressing nature which has suddenly arisen , and which demands [my]_{326-mr. wilton} immediate attention . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} expressed [his]_883-his regret , though in fact [he]_883-his was greatly relieved , and [they]_884-they parted . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia did dine with [the William Ferrars]_340-hurstley to - day , and [[her]_335-zenobia handsome husband]_{885-her handsome husband} came with [her]_335-zenobia , [a knight of the garter]_{886-a knight of the garter} , and just appointed to a high office in [the household]_{887-the household} by [the new government]_{888-the new government} . Even the excitement of the hour did not disturb [his]_340-hurstley indigenous repose . It was a dignified serenity , quite natural , and quite compatible with easy and even cordial manners , and an address always considerate even when not sympathetic . [He]_340-hurstley was not a loud or [a long talker]_{889-a long talker} , but [his]_340-hurstley terse remarks were full of taste and a just appreciation of things . If they were sometimes trenchant , the blade was of fine temper . [Old Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was [there]_890-there and [the Viscountess Edgware]_{347-the viscountess edgware} . [His]_340-hurstley hair had become quite silvered , and [his]_340-hurstley cheek rosy as a December apple . [His]_340-hurstley hazel eyes twinkled with satisfaction as [he]_340-hurstley remembered [the family]_{891-the family} had now produced [two privy councillors]_{892-two privy councillors} . [Lord Pomeroy]_{348-lord pomeroy} was [there]_890-there , [the great lord who had returned [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley to [Parliament]_{24-parliament}]_{894-the great lord who had returned william ferrars to parliament} , [a little man]_{895-a little man} , quite , shy , rather insignificant in appearance , but who observed [everybody and everything]_{896-everybody and everything} ; [a conscientious man , who was always doing good , in silence and secrecy , and denounced as a boroughmonger]_{897-a conscientious man , who was always doing good , in silence and secrecy , and denounced as a boroughmonger} , had never sold a seat in [his]_340-hurstley life , and was always looking out for [able men of character]_{898-able men of character} to introduce [them]_{898-able men of character} to public affairs . It was not a formal party , but had grown up in great degree out of the circumstances of the moment . There were [more men]_{899-more men} than [women]_900-women , and [all men in office]_{901-all men in office} or [devoted supporters of [the new ministry]_{903-the new ministry}]_{902-devoted supporters of the new ministry} . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , without being [a regular beauty]_{904-a regular beauty} , had a voluptuous face and form . [Her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} complexion was brilliant , with large and long - lashed eyes of blue . [Her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} mouth was certainly too large , but the pouting richness of [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} lips and the splendour of [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} teeth baffled criticism . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was [a woman who was always gorgeously or fantastically attired . “ [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} never can understand , ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} would sometimes observe [[Zenobia]_335-zenobia ’s husband]_{906-zenobia ’s husband} to [[his]_{906-zenobia ’s husband} brilliant spouse]_{907-his brilliant spouse}]_{905-a woman who was always gorgeously or fantastically attired . “ i never can understand , ” would sometimes observe zenobia ’s husband to his brilliant spouse} , “ how affairs are carried on in [this world]_{6716-this world} . Now [we]_6717-we have , [[my]_{330-mrs. ferrars} dear]_{6649-my dear} , fifty thousand per annum ; and [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} do not see how [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} can have much more than five ; and yet [he]_{906-zenobia ’s husband} lives much as [we]_6717-we do , perhaps better . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} know [Gibson]_349-gibson showed [me]_{330-mrs. ferrars} a horse last week that [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} very much wanted , but [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} would not give [him]_{906-zenobia ’s husband} two hundred guineas for it . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} called there to - day to look after [it]_6719-it again , for it would have suited [me]_{330-mrs. ferrars} exactly , but [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was told [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was too late , and it was sold to [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} “ [[My]_335-zenobia dear]_{6649-my dear} , [you]_{6649-my dear} know [I]_335-zenobia do not understand money matters , ”_{[335-zenobia]} [Zenobia]_335-zenobia said in reply . “ [I]_335-zenobia never could ; but [you]_{6649-my dear} should remember that [old Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} must be very rich , and that [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley is [the most rising man of the day]_{6721-the most rising man of the day} , and is sure to be in [the Cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet} before [he]_340-hurstley is forty . ”_{[335-zenobia]} [Everybody]_{6694-everybody} had an appetite for dinner to - day , and the dinner was worthy of the appetites . [[Zenobia]_335-zenobia ’s husband]_{906-zenobia ’s husband} declared to [himself]_{906-zenobia ’s husband} that [he]_{906-zenobia ’s husband} never dined so well , though [he]_{906-zenobia ’s husband} gave [[his]_{906-zenobia ’s husband} chef]_{910-his chef} 500 pounds a year , and [old Lord Pomeroy]_{348-lord pomeroy} , who had not yet admitted French wines to [his]_{348-lord pomeroy} own table , seemed quite abashed with the number of [his]_{348-lord pomeroy} wine - glasses and their various colours , and , as [he]_{348-lord pomeroy} tasted one succulent dish after another , felt a proud satisfaction in having introduced to public life so distinguished [a man as [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley]_{911-a man as william ferrars} . With the dessert , not without some ceremony , were introduced [the two most remarkable guests of the entertainment]_{912-the two most remarkable guests of the entertainment} , and [these]_{912-the two most remarkable guests of the entertainment} were [the twins]_{913-the twins} ; [children of singular beauty]_{914-children of singular beauty} , and dressed , if possible , more fancifully and brilliantly than [[their]_{913-the twins} mamma]_{915-their mamma} . [They]_{913-the twins} resembled [each other]_{916-each other} , and had the same brilliant complexion , rich chestnut hair , delicately arched brows , and dark blue eyes . Though only eight years of age , a most unchildlike self - possession distinguished [them]_{913-the twins} . The expression of [their]_{913-the twins} countenances was haughty , disdainful , and supercilious . [Their]_{913-the twins} beautiful features seemed quite unimpassioned , and [they]_{913-the twins} moved as if [they]_{913-the twins} expected everything to yield to [them]_{913-the twins} . [The girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls]_{917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls} , was ushered to a seat next to [[her]_{917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls} father]_{918-her father} , and , like [[her]_{917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls} brother]_{919-her brother} , who was placed by [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , was soon engaged in negligently tasting delicacies , while [she]_{917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls} seemed apparently unconscious of [any one being present]_{920-any one being present} , except when [she]_{917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls} replied to those who addressed [her]_{917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls} with a stare and a haughty monosyllable . [The boy]_{921-the boy} , in a black velvet jacket with large Spanish buttons of silver filagree , a shirt of lace , and a waistcoat of white satin , replied with reserve , but some condescension , to the good - natured but half - humorous inquiries of [the husband of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia]_{922-the husband of zenobia} . “ And when do [you]_{921-the boy} go to [school]_6723-school ? ”_{[923-his lordship]} asked [[his]_{922-the husband of zenobia} lordship]_{923-his lordship} in a kind voice and with a laughing eye . “ [I]_{924-the child} shall go to [Eton]_25-eton in two years , ”_{[924-the child]} replied [the child]_{924-the child} without the slightest emotion , and not withdrawing [his]_{924-the child} attention from the grapes [he]_{924-the child} was tasting , or even looking at [his]_{924-the child} inquirer , “ and then [I]_{924-the child} shall go to [Christ Church]_{5-christ church} , and then [I]_{924-the child} shall go into [Parliament]_{24-parliament} . ”_{[924-the child]} “ [Myra]_466-myra , ”_{[925-an intimate of the family]} said [an intimate of [the family]_{891-the family}]_{925-an intimate of the family} , [a handsome private secretary of [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion]_{927-a handsome private secretary of mr. ferrars} , to [the daughter of [the house]_{929-the house}]_{928-the daughter of the house} , as [he]_{922-the husband of zenobia} supplied [her]_{928-the daughter of the house} plate with some choicest delicacies , “ [I]_{922-the husband of zenobia} hope [you]_{928-the daughter of the house} have not forgotten [your]_{928-the daughter of the house} engagement to [me]_{922-the husband of zenobia} which [you]_{928-the daughter of the house} made at [Wimbledon]_20-wimbledon two years ago ? ”_{[922-the husband of zenobia]} “ What engagement ? ”_{[928-the daughter of the house]} [she]_{928-the daughter of the house} haughtily inquired . “ To marry [me]_{928-the daughter of the house} . ”_{[928-the daughter of the house]} “ [I]_{928-the daughter of the house} should not think of marrying [any one who was not in the House of Lords]_{6724-any one who was not in the house of lords} , ”_{[928-the daughter of the house]} [she]_{928-the daughter of the house} replied , and [she]_{928-the daughter of the house} shot at [him]_{922-the husband of zenobia} a glance of contempt . [The ladies]_{930-the ladies} rose . As [they]_{930-the ladies} were ascending [the stairs]_{931-the stairs} , [one of [them]_{930-the ladies}]_{932-one of them} said to [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , “ [[Your]_{330-mrs. ferrars} son]_{6725-your son} ’s name is very pretty , but it is very uncommon , is it not ? ”_{[932-one of them]} “ ‘ Tis a family name . [The first Carey who bore it]_{6726-the first carey who bore it} was [a courtier of [Charles the First]_{351-charles the first}]_{6727-a courtier of charles the first} , and [we]_6728-we have never since been without it . [William]_340-hurstley wanted [[our]_6728-we boy]_{6729-our boy} to be christened [Pomeroy]_{348-lord pomeroy} but [I]_{932-one of them} was always resolved , if [I]_{932-one of them} ever had [a son]_{6730-a son} , that [he]_{6730-a son} should be named [ENDYMION]_425-endymion . ”_{[932-one of them]} About the time that [the ladies]_{930-the ladies} rose from the dinner - table in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} entered [the hall of [the Clarendon Hotel]_{935-the clarendon hotel}]_{934-the hall of the clarendon hotel} , and murmured an inquiry of [the porter]_{936-the porter} . Whereupon a bell was rung , and soon [a foreign servant]_{937-a foreign servant} appeared , and bowing , invited [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} to ascend the staircase and follow [him]_{937-a foreign servant} . [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was ushered through [an ante - chamber]_{938-an ante - chamber} into [a room of some importance]_{939-a room of some importance} , lofty and decorated , and obviously adapted for [distinguished guests]_{940-distinguished guests} . On a principal table a desk was open and many papers strewn about . Apparently [some person]_{941-some person} had only recently been writing [there]_890-there . There were in [the room]_{943-the room} several musical instruments ; the piano was open , there was a harp and a guitar . [The room]_{943-the room} was rather dimly lighted , but cheerful from the steady blaze of the fire , before which [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} stood , not long alone , for an opposite door opened , and [a lady]_{739-a lady} advanced leading with [her]_{739-a lady} left hand [a youth of interesting mien]_{946-a youth of interesting mien} , and about twelve years of age . [The lady]_{947-the lady} was fair and singularly thin . It seemed that [her]_{947-the lady} delicate hand must really be transparent . [Her]_{947-the lady} cheek was sunk , but the expression of [her]_{947-the lady} large brown eyes was inexpressibly pleasing . [She]_{947-the lady} wore [her]_{947-the lady} own hair , once the most celebrated in [Europe]_6-europe , and still uncovered . Though the prodigal richness of the tresses had disappeared , the arrangement was still striking from its grace . That rare quality pervaded the being of [this lady]_{948-this lady} , and it was impossible not to be struck with [her]_{947-the lady} carriage as [she]_{947-the lady} advanced to greet [[her]_{947-the lady} guest]_{949-her guest} ; free from all affectation and yet full of movement and gestures , which might have been the study of painters . “ Ah ! ”_{[947-the lady]} [she]_{947-the lady} exclaimed as [she]_{947-the lady} gave [him]_{326-mr. wilton} [her]_{947-the lady} hand , which [he]_{326-mr. wilton} pressed to [his]_{326-mr. wilton} lips , “ [you]_{326-mr. wilton} are ever faithful . ”_{[947-the lady]} Seating [themselves]_950-we , [she]_{947-the lady} continued , “ [You]_{326-mr. wilton} have not seen [[my]_{947-the lady} boy]_{6731-my boy} since [he]_{6731-my boy} sate upon [your]_{326-mr. wilton} knee . [Florestan]_{353-king florestan} , salute [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , [[your]_{326-mr. wilton} mother ’s most cherished friend]_{6732-your mother ’s most cherished friend} . ”_{[947-the lady]} “ This is a sudden arrival , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “ Well , [they]_950-we would not let [us]_950-we rest , ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} . “ [[Our]_950-we only refuge]_{6733-our only refuge} was [Switzerland]_{27-switzerland} , but [I]_{947-the lady} can not breathe among [the mountains]_{6734-the mountains} , and so , after a while , [we]_950-we stole to [an obscure corner of [the south]_{6736-the south}]_{6735-an obscure corner of the south} , and for a time [we]_950-we were tranquil . But soon the old story : representations , remonstrances , warnings , and threats , appeals to [Vienna]_28-vienna , and lectures from [Prince Metternich]_{354-metternich} , not the less impressive because [they]_950-we were courteous , and even gallant . ”_{[947-the lady]} “ And had nothing occurred to give a colour to such complaints ? Or was it sheer persecution ? ”_{[947-the lady]} “ Well , [you]_{326-mr. wilton} know , ”_{[947-the lady]} replied [the lady]_{947-the lady} , “ [we]_950-we wished to remain quiet and obscure ; but where [the lad]_{6737-the lad} is , [they]_950-we will find [him]_{6737-the lad} out . It often astonishes [me]_{947-the lady} . [I]_{947-the lady} believe if [we]_950-we were in the centre of [a forest]_{6738-a forest} in [some Indian isle]_{6739-some indian isle} , with [no companions]_{6740-no companions} but monkeys and elephants , [a secret agent]_{6741-a secret agent} would appear — [some devoted victim of [[our]_950-we family]_{6743-our family} , prepared to restore [our]_950-we fortunes and renovate [his]_{6741-a secret agent} own]_{6742-some devoted victim of our family , prepared to restore our fortunes and renovate his own} . [I]_{947-the lady} speak the truth to [you]_{326-mr. wilton} always . [I]_{947-the lady} have never countenanced [these people]_{6744-these people} ; [I]_{947-the lady} have never encouraged [them]_{6744-these people} ; but it is impossible rudely to reject the sympathy of [those who , after all , are [[your]_{326-mr. wilton} fellow - [sufferers]_{6747-sufferers}]_{6746-your fellow - sufferers} , and [some of who have given proof of even disinterested devotion]_{6748-some of who have given proof of even disinterested devotion}]_{6745-those who , after all , are your fellow - sufferers , and some of who have given proof of even disinterested devotion} . For [my]_{947-the lady} own part , [I]_{947-the lady} have never faltered in [my]_{947-the lady} faith , that [Florestan]_{353-king florestan} would some day sit on the throne of [[his]_{353-king florestan} father]_{788-his father} , dark as appears to be [our]_6750-our life ; but [I]_{947-the lady} have never much believed that the great result could be occasioned or precipitated by intrigues , but rather by events more powerful than [man]_6751-man , and led on by that fatality in which [[his]_{353-king florestan} father]_{788-his father} believed . ”_{[947-the lady]} “ And now [you]_{947-the lady} think of remaining here ? ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “ No , ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} , “ that [I]_{947-the lady} can not do . [I]_{947-the lady} love everything in [this country]_{6657-this country} except [its]_{6657-this country} climate and , perhaps , [its]_{6657-this country} hotels . [I]_{947-the lady} think of trying [the south of [Spain]_29-spain]_{6754-the south of spain} , and fancy , if quite alone , [I]_{947-the lady} might vegetate there unnoticed . [I]_{947-the lady} can not bring [myself]_{947-the lady} altogether to quit [Europe]_6-europe . [I]_{947-the lady} am , [[my]_{947-the lady} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} , intensely European . But [Spain]_29-spain is not exactly [the country [I]_{947-the lady} should fix upon to form [kings]_6757-kings and [statesmen]_{6758-statesmen}]_{6756-the country i should fix upon to form kings and statesmen} . And this is the point on which [I]_{947-the lady} wish to consult [you]_{326-mr. wilton} . [I]_{947-the lady} want [Florestan]_{353-king florestan} to receive an English education , and [I]_{947-the lady} want [you]_{326-mr. wilton} to put [me]_{947-the lady} in the way of accomplishing this . It might be convenient , under such circumstances , that [he]_{353-king florestan} should not obtrude [his]_{353-king florestan} birth — perhaps , that it should be concealed . [He]_{353-king florestan} has many honourable names besides the one which indicates the state to which [he]_{353-king florestan} was born . But , on all these points , [we]_6759-we want [your]_{326-mr. wilton} advice . ”_{[947-the lady]} And [she]_954-her seemed to appeal to [[her]_954-her son]_{955-her son} , who bowed [his]_{955-her son} head with a slight smile , but did not speak . [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} expressed [his]_{326-mr. wilton} deep interest in [her]_954-her wishes , and promised to consider how they might best be accomplished , and then the conversation took a more general tone . “ This change of government in [[your]_{326-mr. wilton} country]_{6760-your country} , ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} , “ so unexpected , so utterly unforeseen , disturbs [me]_{947-the lady} ; in fact , it decided [my]_{947-the lady} hesitating movements . [I]_{947-the lady} can not but believe that the accession of [the Duke of [Wellington]_{17-wellington}]_{815-the duke of wellington} to power must be bad , at least , for [us]_6759-we . It is essentially reactionary . [They]_6762-they are triumphing at [Vienna]_28-vienna . ”_{[947-the lady]} “ Have [they]_6762-they cause ? ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} am [an impartial witness]_{6763-an impartial witness} , for [I]_{326-mr. wilton} have no post in [the new administration]_{6764-the new administration} ; but [the leading colleagues of [Mr. Canning]_{327-mr. canning}]_{6765-the leading colleagues of mr. canning} form part of it , and the conduct of foreign affairs remains in the same hands . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ That is consoling , ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} . “ [I]_{947-the lady} wonder if [Lord Dudley]_{355-lord dudley} would see [me]_{947-the lady} . Perhaps not . [Ministers]_{6766-ministers} do not love [pretenders]_{6767-pretenders} . [I]_{947-the lady} knew [him]_{355-lord dudley} when [I]_{947-the lady} was not [a pretender]_{6768-a pretender} , ”_{[947-the lady]} added [the lady]_{947-the lady} , with the sweetest of smiles , “ and thought [him]_{355-lord dudley} agreeable . [He]_{355-lord dudley} was witty . Ah ! [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} , those were happy days . [I]_{947-the lady} look back to the past with regret , but without remorse . [One]_6769-one might have done more good , but [one]_6769-one did some ; ”_{[947-the lady]} and [she]_{947-the lady} sighed . “ [You]_{326-mr. wilton} seemed to [me]_{326-mr. wilton} , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} with emotion , “ to diffuse benefit and blessings among all around [you]_{326-mr. wilton} . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ And [I]_{947-the lady} read , ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} , a little indignant , “ in some memoirs the other day , that [[our]_6771-our court]_{6772-our court} was a corrupt and dissolute court . It was a court of pleasure , if [you]_{326-mr. wilton} like ; but of pleasure that animated and refined , and put [the world]_{6658-the world} in good humour , which , after all , is [good government]_{6774-good government} . [The most corrupt and dissolute courts on]_{6775-the most corrupt and dissolute courts on} [the continent of [Europe]_6-europe]_{6776-the continent of europe} that [I]_{947-the lady} have known , ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} , “ have been outwardly the dullest and most decorous . ”_{[947-the lady]} “ [My]_{326-mr. wilton} memory of those days , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , “ is of ceaseless grace and inexhaustible charm . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ Well , ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} , “ if [I]_{947-the lady} sinned [I]_{947-the lady} have at least suffered . And [I]_{947-the lady} hope they were only sins of omission . [I]_{947-the lady} wanted to see [everybody]_{6694-everybody} happy , and tried to make [them]_{6694-everybody} so . But let [us]_6771-our talk no more of [ourselves]_6771-our . [The unfortunate]_{6778-the unfortunate} are always egotistical . Tell [me]_{947-the lady} something of [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ; and , above all , tell [me]_{947-the lady} why [you]_{326-mr. wilton} are not in the new government . ”_{[947-the lady]} “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} have not been invited , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “ There are more [claimants]_{6779-claimants} than can be satisfied , and [my]_{326-mr. wilton} claims are not very strong . It is scarcely a disappointment to [me]_{326-mr. wilton} . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} shall continue in public life ; but , so far as political responsibility is concerned , [I]_{326-mr. wilton} would rather wait . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} have some fancies on that head , but [I]_{326-mr. wilton} will not trouble [you]_{326-mr. wilton} with them . [My]_{326-mr. wilton} time , therefore , is at [my]_{326-mr. wilton} command ; and so , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} [he]_{326-mr. wilton} added smilingly , “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} can attend to the education of [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ Do [you]_{326-mr. wilton} hear that , [Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} ? ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} to [[her]_{947-the lady} son]_{955-her son} ; “ [I]_{947-the lady} told [you]_{326-mr. wilton} [we]_6780-we had [a friend]_{706-a friend} . Thank [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . ”_{[947-the lady]} And [the young Prince]_{964-the young prince} bowed as before , but with a more serious expression . [He]_{964-the young prince} , however , said nothing . “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} see [you]_{947-the lady} have not forgotten [your]_{947-the lady} most delightful pursuit , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , and [he]_{326-mr. wilton} looked towards the musical instruments . “ No , ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} ; “ throned or discrowned , music has ever been the charm or consolation of [my]_{947-the lady} life . ”_{[947-the lady]} “ [Pleasure]_357-pleasure should follow business , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , “ and [we]_6780-we have transacted [ours]_6780-we . Would it be too bold if [I]_{326-mr. wilton} asked again to hear those tones which have so often enchanted [me]_{326-mr. wilton} ? ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ [My]_{947-the lady} voice has not fallen off , ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} , “ for [you]_{326-mr. wilton} know it was never first - rate . But [they]_6782-they were kind enough to say it had some expression , probably because [I]_{947-the lady} generally sang [my]_{947-the lady} own words to [my]_{947-the lady} own music . [I]_{947-the lady} will sing [you]_{326-mr. wilton} [my]_{947-the lady} farewell to [Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} , ”_{[947-the lady]} [she]_{947-the lady} added gaily , and took up [her]_{947-the lady} guitar , and then in tones of melancholy sweetness , breaking at last into a gushing burst of long - controlled affection , [she]_{947-the lady} expressed the agony and devotion of [a mother]_{967-a mother} ’s heart . [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was a little agitated ; [[her]_{947-the lady} son]_{955-her son} left [the room]_{943-the room} . [The mother]_{970-the mother} turned round with a smiling face , and said , “ [The darling]_{6783-the darling} can not bear to hear it , but [I]_{970-the mother} sing it on purpose , to prepare [him]_{6783-the darling} for the inevitable . ”_{[970-the mother]} “ [He]_{6783-the darling} is soft - hearted , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “ [He]_{6783-the darling} is the most affectionate of [beings]_6784-beings , ”_{[970-the mother]} replied [the mother]_{970-the mother} . “ Affectionate and mysterious . [I]_{970-the mother} can say no more . [I]_{970-the mother} ought to tell [you]_{6783-the darling} [his]_{6783-the darling} character . [I]_{970-the mother} can not . [You]_{6783-the darling} may say [he]_{6783-the darling} may have none . [I]_{970-the mother} do not know . [He]_{6783-the darling} has abilities , for [he]_{6783-the darling} acquires knowledge with facility , and knows a great deal for [a boy]_{789-a boy} . But [he]_{6783-the darling} never gives an opinion . [He]_{6783-the darling} is silent and solitary . [Poor darling]_{6786-poor darling} ! [he]_{6783-the darling} has rarely had [companions]_{6787-companions} , and that may be the cause . [He]_{6783-the darling} seems to [me]_{970-the mother} always to be thinking . ”_{[970-the mother]} “ Well , [a public school]_{6788-a public school} will rouse [him]_{6783-the darling} from [his]_{6783-the darling} reveries , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “ As [he]_{6783-the darling} is away at this moment , [I]_{947-the lady} will say that which [I]_{947-the lady} should not care to say before [his]_{6783-the darling} face , ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} . “ [You]_6789-you are about to do [me]_973-i a great service , not the first ; and before [I]_973-i leave this , [we]_6790-we may — [we]_6790-we must — meet again more than once , but there is no time like the present . The separation between [Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} and [myself]_973-i may be final . It is sad to think of such things , but they must be thought of , for they are probable . [I]_973-i still look in a mirror , [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} ; [I]_973-i am not so frightened by what has occurred since [we]_6790-we first met , to be afraid of that — but [I]_973-i never deceive [myself]_973-i . [I]_973-i do not know what may be the magical effect of the raisins of [Malaga]_358-malaga , but if it saves [my]_973-i life the grape cure will indeed achieve a miracle . Do not look gloomy . [Those who have known real grief]_{6791-those who have known real grief} seldom seem sad . [I]_973-i have been struggling with sorrow for ten years , but [I]_973-i have got through it with music and singing , and [[my]_973-i boy]_{6731-my boy} . See now — [he]_{6731-my boy} will be a source of expense , and it will not do for [you]_6793-you to be looking to [a woman]_{6794-a woman} for supplies . [Women]_900-women are generous , but not precise in money matters . [I]_973-i have some excuse , for [the world]_{6658-the world} has treated [me]_973-i not very well . [I]_973-i never got [my]_973-i pension regularly ; now [I]_973-i never get it at all . So much for [the treaties]_{6797-the treaties} , but [everybody]_{6694-everybody} laughs at [them]_{6797-the treaties} . Here is the fortune of [Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} , and [I]_973-i wish it all to be spent on [his]_{356-prince florestan} education , ”_[973-i] and [she]_973-i took a case from [her]_973-i bosom . “ [They]_{6797-the treaties} are not the crown jewels , though . The memoirs [I]_973-i was reading the other day say [I]_973-i ran away with [them]_{6797-the treaties} . That is false , like most things said of [me]_973-i . But these are gems of [Golconda]_30-golconda , which [I]_973-i wish [you]_6799-you to realise and expend for [his]_{356-prince florestan} service . They were the gift of love , and they were worn in love . ”_[973-i] “ It is unnecessary , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , deprecating the offer by [his]_{326-mr. wilton} attitude . “ Hush ! ”_{[947-the lady]} said [the lady]_{947-the lady} . “ [I]_{947-the lady} am still a sovereign to [you]_{326-mr. wilton} , and [I]_{947-the lady} must be obeyed . ”_{[947-the lady]} [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} took the case of jewels , pressed it to [his]_{326-mr. wilton} lips , and then placed it in the breast pocket of [his]_{326-mr. wilton} coat . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} was about to retire , when [the lady]_{947-the lady} added , “ [I]_{947-the lady} must give [you]_{326-mr. wilton} this copy of [my]_{947-the lady} song . ”_{[947-the lady]} “ And [you]_{326-mr. wilton} will write [my]_{947-the lady} name on it ? ”_{[947-the lady]} “ Certainly , ”_{[947-the lady]} replied [the lady]_{947-the lady} , as [she]_{947-the lady} went to the table and wrote , “ For [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , from [AGRIPPINA]_{359-queen agrippina} . ”_{[947-the lady]} In the meantime , power and prosperity clustered round the roof and [family of [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars}]_{977-family of ferrars} . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} [himself]_{326-mr. wilton} was in the prime of manhood , with an exalted position in the world of politics , and with a prospect of the highest . [The Government of which [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was [a member]_{979-a member}]_{978-the government of which he was a member} was not only deemed strong , but eternal . The favour of [the Court]_{980-the court} and the confidence of [the country]_{6643-the country} were alike lavished upon it . The government of [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} could only be measured by [his]_{326-mr. wilton} life , and [his]_{326-mr. wilton} influence was irresistible . It was a dictatorship of patriotism . [The country]_{6643-the country} , long accustomed to [a strong and undisturbed administration]_{984-a strong and undisturbed administration} , and frightened by the changes and catastrophes which had followed the retirement of [Lord Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} , took refuge in the powerful will and splendid reputation of [a real hero]_{985-a real hero} . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was as ambitious of social distinction as [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} husband]_{986-her husband} was of political power . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was [a woman of taste , but of luxurious taste]_{987-a woman of taste , but of luxurious taste} . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had a passion for splendour , which , though ever regulated by a fine perception of the fitness of things , was still costly . Though [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} mien]_{988-her mien} was in general haughty , [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} flattered [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , and consummately . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , who liked [handsome people]_{989-handsome people} , even [handsome women]_{990-handsome women} , and [persons who were dressed beautifully]_{991-persons who were dressed beautifully} , was quite won by [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , against whom at first [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was inclined to be a little prejudiced . There was an entire alliance between [them]_992-them , and though [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} greatly influenced and almost ruled [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , [the wife of [the minister]_{775-the minister}]_{993-the wife of the minister} was careful always to acknowledge [the Queen of Fashion]_{995-the queen of fashion} as [her]_{993-the wife of the minister} suzerain . [The great world]_{996-the great world} then , compared with [the huge society of the present period]_{997-the huge society of the present period} , was limited in its proportions , and composed of elements more refined though far less various . It consisted mainly of [the great landed aristocracy]_{998-the great landed aristocracy} , who had quite absorbed the nabobs of [India]_31-india , and had nearly appropriated the huge [West Indian]_{32-west indian} fortunes . Occasionally , [an eminent banker]_{999-an eminent banker} or [merchant]_{1000-merchant} invested a large portion of [his]_{999-an eminent banker} accumulations in land , and in the purchase of parliamentary influence , and was in time duly admitted into [the sanctuary]_{1001-the sanctuary} . But those vast and successful invasions of society by [new classes which have since occurred , though impending]_{1002-new classes which have since occurred , though impending} , had not yet commenced . [The manufacturers]_{1003-the manufacturers} , [the railway kings]_{1004-the railway kings} , [the colossal contractors]_{1005-the colossal contractors} , [the discoverers of nuggets]_{1006-the discoverers of nuggets} , had not yet found [their]_1007-their place in society and [the senate]_{1008-the senate} . There were then , perhaps , [more great houses]_{1009-more great houses} open than at the present day , but there were [very few little ones]_{1010-very few little ones} . The necessity of providing regular occasions for the assembling of the miscellaneous world of fashion led to the institution of [Almack]_360-almack ’s , which died out in the advent of [the new system of society]_{1011-the new system of society} , and in the fierce competition of its inexhaustible private entertainments . The season then was brilliant and sustained , but it was not flurried . [People]_6681-people did not go to various parties on the same night . [They]_6681-people remained where [they]_6681-people were assembled , and , not being in a hurry , were more agreeable than [they]_6681-people are at the present day . Conversation was more cultivated ; manners , though unconstrained , were more stately ; and [the world]_{6658-the world} , being limited , knew itself much better . On the other hand , the sympathies of society were more contracted than [they]_6681-people are at present . The pressure of population had not opened the heart of [man]_6751-man . [The world]_{6658-the world} attended to [[its]_{6658-the world} poor in [[its]_{6658-the world} country parishes]_{1017-its country parishes}]_{1016-its poor in its country parishes} , and subscribed and danced for [the Spitalfields weavers]_{1018-the spitalfields weavers} when [their]_{1018-the spitalfields weavers} normal distress had overflowed , but [their]_{1018-the spitalfields weavers} knowledge of [the people]_{1019-the people} did not exceed these bounds , and [the people]_{1019-the people} knew very little more about [themselves]_{1019-the people} . [They]_{1019-the people} were only half born . The darkest hour precedes the dawn , and a period of unusual stillness often , perhaps usually , heralds the social convulsion . At this moment the general tranquillity and even content were remarkable . In politics [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} were quite prepared to extend to [the Duke]_{361-the duke of st. angelo} the same provisional confidence that had been accepted by [Mr. Caning]_{362-mr. caning} , and conciliation began to be an accepted phrase , which meant in practice some share on [their]_6681-people part of the good things of [the State]_{1022-the state} . [The country itself]_{1023-the country itself} required nothing . There was a general impression , indeed , that [they]_{6646-the whigs} had been advancing at a rather rapid rate , and that it was as well that the reins should be entrusted to [a wary driver]_{1024-a wary driver} . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , who represented [society]_1025-society , was enraptured that the career of revolution had been stayed . [She]_335-zenobia still mourned over the concession of [the [Manchester]_{33-manchester} and [Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} Railway]_{1026-the manchester and liverpool railway} in a moment of Liberal infatuation , but flattered [herself]_335-zenobia that any extension of the railway system might certainly be arrested , and on this head [the majority of society , perhaps even of [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{1027-the majority of society , perhaps even of the country} , was certainly on [her]_335-zenobia side . “ [I]_{1029-one of her young favourites} have some good news for [you]_335-zenobia , ”_{[1029-one of her young favourites]} said [one of [[her]_335-zenobia young favourites]_{1030-her young favourites}]_{1029-one of her young favourites} as [he]_{1029-one of her young favourites} attended [her]_335-zenobia reception . “ [We]_6800-we have prevented this morning the lighting of [Grosvenor Square]_{35-grosvenor square} by gas by [a large majority]_{6801-a large majority} . ”_{[1029-one of her young favourites]} “ [I]_335-zenobia felt confident that disgrace would never occur , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , triumphant . “ And by [a large majority]_{6801-a large majority} ! [I]_335-zenobia wonder how [Lord Pomeroy]_{348-lord pomeroy} voted . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ Against [us]_6800-we . ”_{[1029-one of her young favourites]} “ How can one save [this country]_{6657-this country} ? ”_{[335-zenobia]} exclaimed [Zenobia]_335-zenobia . “ [I]_335-zenobia believe now the story that [he]_{348-lord pomeroy} has ordered [Lady Pomeroy]_{363-lady pomeroy} not to go to [the Drawing Room]_{6804-the drawing room} in a sedan chair . ”_{[335-zenobia]} One bright May morning in the spring that followed the formation of [the government that was to last for ever]_{1031-the government that was to last for ever} , [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} received [the world]_{6658-the world} at a fanciful entertainment in [the beautiful grounds of [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} Wimbledon villa]_{1034-her wimbledon villa}]_{1033-the beautiful grounds of her wimbledon villa} . The day was genial , the scene was flushed with roses and pink thorns , and [brilliant groups , amid bursts of music]_{1035-brilliant groups , amid bursts of music} , clustered and sauntered on the green turf of [bowery lawns]_{1036-bowery lawns} . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , on a rustic throne , with [the wondrous twins in still more wonderful attire]_{1037-the wondrous twins in still more wonderful attire} , distributed alternate observations of sympathetic gaiety to [a Russian Grand Duke]_{1038-a russian grand duke} and to [the serene heir of [a German principality]_{1040-a german principality}]_{1039-the serene heir of a german principality} . And yet there was really an expression on [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} countenance of restlessness , not to say anxiety , which ill accorded with the dulcet tones and the wreathed smiles which charmed [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} august companions]_{1041-her august companions} . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , [the great Zenobia]_335-zenobia , had not arrived , and the hours were advancing . [The Grand Duke]_{1042-the grand duke} played with [the beautiful and haughty infants]_{1043-the beautiful and haughty infants} , and [the German Prince]_{1044-the german prince} inquired of [Endymion]_425-endymion whether [he]_425-endymion were destined to be [one of [[His]_425-endymion Majesty ’s guards]_{1046-his majesty ’s guards}]_{1045-one of his majesty ’s guards} ; but still [Zenobia]_335-zenobia did not come , and [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} could scarcely conceal [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} vexation . But there was no real occasion for it . For even at this moment , with [avant - courier and outriders]_{1047-avant - courier and outriders} and badged postillions on [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} four horses of race , the lodge - gates were opening for [the great lady]_{873-the great lady} , who [herself]_{873-the great lady} appeared in the distance ; and [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , accompanied by [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} distinguished guests]_{1049-her distinguished guests} , immediately rose and advanced to receive [the Queen of Fashion]_{995-the queen of fashion} . [No one]_{6647-no one} appreciated a royal presence more highly than [Zenobia]_335-zenobia . It was [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} habit to impress upon [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} noble fellows of both sexes]_{1052-her noble fellows of both sexes} that there were relations of intimacy between [herself]_{330-mrs. ferrars} and [the royal houses of [Europe]_6-europe]_{1053-the royal houses of europe} , which were not shared by [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} class]_{1054-her class} . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} liked to play the part of [a social mediator between [the aristocracy]_{1056-the aristocracy} and [royal houses]_{1057-royal houses}]_{1055-a social mediator between the aristocracy and royal houses} . A German Serenity was [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} delight , but [a Russian Grand Duke]_{1038-a russian grand duke} was [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} embodiment of power and pomp , and sound principles in their most authentic and orthodox form . And yet though [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} addressed [[their]_1059-their highnesses]_{1060-their highnesses} with [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} usual courtly vivacity , and poured forth inquiries which seemed to indicate the most familiar acquaintance with the latest incidents from [Schonbrunn]_{36-schonbrunn} or [the Rhine]_{37-the rhine} , though [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} embraced [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} hostess]_{1061-her hostess} , and even kissed [the children]_{864-the children} , the practised eye of [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , whose life was a study of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , detected that [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} late appearance had been occasioned by an important cause , and , what was more , that [Zenobia]_335-zenobia was anxious to communicate it to [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . With feminine tact [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} moved on with [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} guests]_{1063-her guests} until the occasion offered when [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} could present [some great ladies]_{1064-some great ladies} to [the princes]_{1065-the princes} ; and then dismissing [the children]_{864-the children} on appropriate missions , [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was not surprised when [Zenobia]_335-zenobia immediately exclaimed : “ Thank heaven , [we]_6805-we are at last alone ! [You]_{330-mrs. ferrars} must have been surprised [I]_335-zenobia was so late . Well , guess what has happened ? ”_{[335-zenobia]} and then as [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} shook [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} head , [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} continued : “ [They]_{864-the children} are all four out ! ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} “ [All four]_{6806-all four} ! ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} “ Yes ; [Lord Dudley]_{355-lord dudley} , [Lord Palmerston]_{364-lord palmerston} , and [Charles Grant]_{365-charles grant} follow [Huskisson]_{333-huskisson} . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} do not believe [the first ever]_{6807-the first ever} meant to go , but [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} would not listen to [his]_{6633-the duke} hypocritical explanations , and [the rest]_{6809-the rest} have followed . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} am surprised about [Lord Dudley]_{355-lord dudley} , as [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} know [he]_{355-lord dudley} loved [[his]_{355-lord dudley} office]_{6810-his office} . ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} “ [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} am alarmed , ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} said [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . “ Not the slightest cause for fear , ”_{[335-zenobia]} exclaimed [the intrepid Zenobia]_335-zenobia . “ It must have happened sooner or later . [I]_335-zenobia am delighted at it . [We]_6811-we shall now have a cabinet of [our]_6811-we own . [They]_6812-they never would have rested till [they]_6812-they had brought in [some Whigs]_{6813-some whigs} , and [the country]_{6643-the country} hates [the Whigs]_{366-the whigs} . No wonder , when [we]_6811-we remember that if [they]_6812-they had had [their]_6812-they way [we]_6811-we should have been wearing sabots at this time , with [a French prefect probably in [Holland House]_{38-holland house}]_{6815-a french prefect probably in holland house} . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ And whom will [they]_6812-they put in the cabinet ? ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} inquired [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . “ [[Our]_6811-we good friends]_{6816-our good friends} , [I]_335-zenobia hope , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , with an inspiring smile ; “ but [I]_335-zenobia have heard nothing about that yet . [I]_335-zenobia am a little sorry about [Lord Dudley]_{355-lord dudley} , as [I]_335-zenobia think [they]_6812-they have drawn [him]_{355-lord dudley} into [[their]_6812-they mesh]_{6817-their mesh} ; but as for the other three , especially [Huskisson]_{333-huskisson} and [Lord Palmerston]_{364-lord palmerston} , [I]_335-zenobia can tell [you]_6818-you [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} has never had a quiet moment since [they]_6812-they joined [him]_{355-lord dudley} . [We]_6820-we shall now begin to reign . The only mistake was ever to have admitted [them]_6812-they . [I]_335-zenobia think now [we]_6820-we have got rid of [Liberalism]_{367-liberalism} for ever . ”_{[335-zenobia]} [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion did not become [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister} , but this was a vexation rather than a disappointment , and transient . The unexpected vacancies were filled by [unexpected personages]_{1068-unexpected personages} . So great a change in the frame of [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} , without any promotion for [himself]_425-endymion , was on the first impression not agreeable , but reflection and the sanguine wisdom of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia soon convinced [him]_425-endymion that all was for the best , that the thought of such rapid preferment was unreasonable , and that time and the due season must inevitably bring all that [he]_425-endymion could desire , especially as any term to the duration of the ministry was not now to be foreseen : scarcely indeed possible . In short , it was shown to [him]_425-endymion that [the Tory party , renovated and restored]_{1070-the tory party , renovated and restored} , had entered upon a new lease of authority , which would stamp its character on the remainder of the nineteenth century , as [Mr. Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} and [[his]_{336-mr. pitt} school]_{1071-his school} had marked [its]_{1071-his school} earlier and memorable years . And yet this very reconstruction of [the government]_{818-the government} necessarily led to an incident which , in its consequences , changed the whole character of English politics , and commenced a series of revolutions which has not yet closed . [One of the new ministers who had been preferred to a place which [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion might have filled was [an Irish gentleman]_{1074-an irish gentleman} , and a member for [one of the most considerable counties in [his]_425-endymion country]_{1075-one of the most considerable counties in his country}]_{1073-one of the new ministers who had been preferred to a place which mr. ferrars might have filled was an irish gentleman , and a member for one of the most considerable counties in his country} . [He]_425-endymion was [a good speaker]_{1076-a good speaker} , and [the government]_{818-the government} was deficient in debating power in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} ; [he]_425-endymion was popular and influential . The return of [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister} by [a large constituency]_{1080-a large constituency} was more appreciated in the days of close boroughs than at present . There was a rumour that [the new minister]_{1081-the new minister} was to be opposed , but [Zenobia]_335-zenobia laughed the rumour to scorn . As [she]_335-zenobia irresistibly remarked at one of [her]_335-zenobia evening gatherings , “ [Every landowner in [the county]_{6822-the county}]_{6821-every landowner in the county} is in [his]_{6821-every landowner in the county} favour ; therefore it is impossible . ”_{[335-zenobia]} The statistics of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia were quite correct , yet the result was different from what [she]_335-zenobia anticipated . [An Irish lawyer]_{1082-an irish lawyer} , [a professional agitator]_{1083-a professional agitator} , [himself]_{1082-an irish lawyer} [a Roman Catholic and therefore ineligible]_{1084-a roman catholic and therefore ineligible} , announced [himself]_{1082-an irish lawyer} as [a candidate in opposition to [the new minister]_{1081-the new minister}]_{1085-a candidate in opposition to the new minister} , and on the day of election , [thirty thousand peasants]_{1087-thirty thousand peasants} , setting at defiance [all the landowners of [the county]_{6822-the county}]_{1088-all the landowners of the county} , returned [O’Connell]_{368-o’connell} at the head of the poll , and placed among not the least memorable of historical events — the [Clare]_39-clare election . This event did not , however , occur until the end of the year 1828 , for the state of the law then prevented the writ from being moved until that time , and during the whole of that year [the Ferrars family]_{1090-the ferrars family} had pursued a course of unflagging display . Courage , expenditure , and tact combined , had realised almost the height of that social ambition to which [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} soared . Even in the limited and exclusive circle which then prevailed , [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} began to be counted among [the great dames]_{1091-the great dames} . As for [the twins]_{913-the twins} , [they]_{913-the twins} seemed quite worthy of [[their]_{913-the twins} beautiful and luxurious mother]_{1093-their beautiful and luxurious mother} . Proud , wilful , and selfish , [they]_{913-the twins} had one redeeming quality , an intense affection for [each other]_{916-each other} . [The sister]_{1095-the sister} seemed to have the commanding spirit , for [Endymion]_425-endymion was calm , but if [he]_425-endymion were ruled by [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} , [she]_{1096-his sister} was ever willing to be [[his]_425-endymion slave]_{1097-his slave} , and to sacrifice every consideration to [his]_425-endymion caprice and [his]_425-endymion convenience . The year 1829 was eventful , but to [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} more agitating than anxious . When it was first known that [the head of the cabinet]_{1098-the head of the cabinet} , whose colleague had been defeated at [Clare]_39-clare , was [himself]_{1098-the head of the cabinet} about to propose the emancipation of [the Roman Catholics]_{1099-the roman catholics} , there was a thrill throughout [the country]_{6643-the country} ; but after a time the success of the operation was not doubted , and was anticipated as a fresh proof of the irresistible fortunes of [the heroic statesman]_{1101-the heroic statesman} . There was some popular discontent in [the country]_{6643-the country} at the proposal , but it was mainly organised and stimulated by [the Dissenters]_{6699-the dissenters} , and [that section of Churchmen who most resembled [them]_{6699-the dissenters}]_{1104-that section of churchmen who most resembled them} . [The High Church party , [the descendants of the old connection which had rallied round [Sacheverell]_{40-sacheverell}]_{1106-the descendants of the old connection which had rallied round sacheverell} , had subsided into formalism , and shrank from any very active co - operation with [[their]_{1105-the high church party , the descendants of the old connection which had rallied round sacheverell , had subsided into formalism , and shrank from any very active co - operation with their evangelical brethren} evangelical brethren]_{1107-their evangelical brethren}]_{1105-the high church party , the descendants of the old connection which had rallied round sacheverell , had subsided into formalism , and shrank from any very active co - operation with their evangelical brethren} . [The English Church]_{41-the english church} had [no competent leaders among [the clergy]_{1109-the clergy}]_{1108-no competent leaders among the clergy} . The spirit that has animated and disturbed [our]_1110-our latter times seemed quite dead , and [no one]_{6647-no one} anticipated [its]_{41-the english church} resurrection . [The bishops]_{1112-the bishops} had been selected from [college dons]_{1113-college dons} , [[men]_1114-men profoundly ignorant of the condition and the wants of [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{1115-men profoundly ignorant of the condition and the wants of the country} . To have edited a Greek play with second - rate success , or to have been [the tutor of [some considerable patrician]_{1118-some considerable patrician}]_{1117-the tutor of some considerable patrician} , was the qualification then deemed desirable and sufficient for an office , which at this day is at least reserved for eloquence and energy . The social influence of the episcopal bench was nothing . [A prelate]_{1119-a prelate} was rarely seen in [the saloons of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia]_{1120-the saloons of zenobia} . It is since the depths of religious thought have been probed , and the influence of [woman]_1121-woman in the spread and sustenance of religious feeling has again been recognised , that [fascinating and fashionable prelates]_{1122-fascinating and fashionable prelates} have become [favoured guests in [the refined saloons of [the mighty]_{1125-the mighty}]_{1124-the refined saloons of the mighty}]_{1123-favoured guests in the refined saloons of the mighty} , and , while apparently indulging in the vanities of the hour , have re - established the influence which in old days guided [a Matilda]_{1126-a matilda} or [the mother of [Constantine]_{369-constantine}]_{1127-the mother of constantine} . The end of the year 1829 , however , brought a private event of moment to [the Ferrars family]_{1090-the ferrars family} . [The elder Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion died . [The world]_{6658-the world} observed at the time how deeply affected [[his]_425-endymion son]_{783-his son} was at this event . The relations between [father]_1131-father and [son]_1132-son had always been commendable , but [the world]_{6658-the world} was hardly prepared for [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , junior , being so entirely overwhelmed . It would seem that nothing but the duties of public life could have restored [him]_425-endymion to [[his]_425-endymion friends]_{844-his friends} , and even these duties [he]_425-endymion relinquished for an unusual time . [The world]_{6658-the world} was curious to know the amount of [his]_425-endymion inheritance , but the proof of the will was unusually delayed , and public events soon occurred which alike consigned the will and [the will - maker]_{1136-the will - maker} to oblivion . [The Duke of Wellington]_{370-the duke of wellington} applied [himself]_{370-the duke of wellington} to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which [he]_{370-the duke of wellington} owed the success of so many campaigns . Quite conscious of the difficulties [he]_{370-the duke of wellington} had to encounter , [he]_{370-the duke of wellington} was nevertheless full of confidence in [his]_{370-the duke of wellington} ability to control [them]_1137-them . It is probable that the paramount desire of [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} in [his]_{370-the duke of wellington} effort to confirm [his]_{370-the duke of wellington} power was to rally and restore the ranks of [the Tory party]_{725-the tory party} , disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill . During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that [the head of [the powerful family of Lowther]_{1141-the powerful family of lowther}]_{1140-the head of the powerful family of lowther} , in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} , was never asked to resign [his]_425-endymion office , although [he]_425-endymion [himself]_425-endymion and [[his]_425-endymion following]_{1143-his following} voted invariably against the Government measure . The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to [the rebels]_{1144-the rebels} , who were treated , as [some alleged , with more consideration than the compliant]_{1145-some alleged , with more consideration than the compliant} . At the same time the desire of [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} to connect , perhaps even to merge [themselves]_{6646-the whigs} with the ministerial ranks , was not neglected . [A Whig]_{371-a whig} had been appointed to succeed [the eccentric and too uncompromising [Wetherell]_{372-wetherell} in the office of [attorney - general]_{1148-attorney - general}]_{1147-the eccentric and too uncompromising wetherell in the office of attorney - general} , other posts had been placed at [their]_{6646-the whigs} disposal , and [one even]_{1149-one even} , [an old companion in arms of [the Duke]_{6633-the duke}]_{1150-an old companion in arms of the duke} , had entered the cabinet . The confidence in [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} ’s star was not diminished , and under ordinary circumstances this balanced strategy would probably have been successful . But it was destined to cope with great and unexpected events . The first was the unexpected demise of [the crown]_{1153-the crown} . The death of [King George the Fourth]_373-george at the end of the month of June , according to the then existing constitution , necessitated a dissolution of parliament , and so deprived [the minister]_{775-the minister} of that invaluable quality of time , necessary to soften and win back [[his]_{775-the minister} estranged friends]_{1155-his estranged friends} . Nevertheless , it is not improbable , that [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} might still have succeeded , had it not been for the occurrence of the French insurrection of 1830 , in the very heat of the preparations for the general election in [England]_7-england . [The Whigs who found [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} going to [the country]_{6643-the country} without that reconstruction of [[his]_{6633-the duke} ministry on which [they]_{1157-the whigs who found the duke going to the country without that reconstruction of his ministry on which they had counted} had counted]_{1160-his ministry on which they had counted}]_{1157-the whigs who found the duke going to the country without that reconstruction of his ministry on which they had counted} , saw [their]_{1157-the whigs who found the duke going to the country without that reconstruction of his ministry on which they had counted} opportunity and seized it . The triumphant riots of [Paris]_43-paris were dignified into “ the three glorious days , ”_{[374-polignac]} and the three glorious days were universally recognised as the triumph of civil and religious liberty . The names of [Polignac]_374-polignac and [Wellington]_{370-the duke of wellington} were adroitly connected together , and the phrase Parliamentary Reform began to circulate . It was [Zenobia]_335-zenobia ’s last reception for the season ; on the morrow [she]_335-zenobia was about to depart for [[her]_335-zenobia county]_{1161-her county} , and canvass for [[her]_335-zenobia candidates]_{1162-her candidates} . [She]_335-zenobia was still undaunted , and never more inspiring . The excitement of the times was reflected in [her]_335-zenobia manner . [She]_335-zenobia addressed [[her]_335-zenobia arriving guests]_{1163-her arriving guests} as [they]_{1163-her arriving guests} made [their]_{1163-her arriving guests} obeisance to [her]_335-zenobia , asked for news and imparted it before [she]_335-zenobia could be answered , declared that nothing had been more critical since ‘ 93 , that there was only [one man who was able to deal with the situation]_{1164-one man who was able to deal with the situation} , and thanked [Heaven]_375-heaven that [he]_{1164-one man who was able to deal with the situation} was not only in [England]_7-england , but in [[her]_335-zenobia drawing - room]_{1165-her drawing - room} . [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , who had been dining with [[his]_{1164-one man who was able to deal with the situation} patron]_{1166-his patron} , [Lord Pomeroy]_{348-lord pomeroy} , and had the satisfaction of feeling , that at any rate [his]_{1164-one man who was able to deal with the situation} return to [the new parliament]_{1167-the new parliament} was certain , while helping [himself]_{1164-one man who was able to deal with the situation} to coffee could not refrain from saying in a low tone to [a gentleman who was performing the same office]_{1168-a gentleman who was performing the same office} , “ [[Our]_6823-our [Whig friends]_{6825-whig friends}]_{6824-our whig friends} seem in high spirits , [baron]_6826-baron . ”_{[1169-the gentleman thus addressed]} [The gentleman thus addressed]_{1169-the gentleman thus addressed} was [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} , [a man of middle age]_{1170-a man of middle age} . [His]_{376-baron sergius} countenance was singularly intelligent , tempered with an expression mild and winning . [He]_{376-baron sergius} had attended the Congress of [Vienna]_28-vienna to represent [a fallen party]_{1171-a fallen party} , a difficult and ungracious task , but [he]_{376-baron sergius} had shown such high qualities in the fulfilment of [his]_{376-baron sergius} painful duties — so much knowledge , so much self - control , and so much wise and unaffected conciliation — that [he]_{376-baron sergius} had won universal respect , and especially with [the English plenipotentiaries]_{1172-the english plenipotentiaries} , so that when [he]_{376-baron sergius} visited [England]_7-england , which [he]_{376-baron sergius} did frequently , [the houses of both parties]_{1173-the houses of both parties} were open to [him]_{376-baron sergius} , and [he]_{376-baron sergius} was as intimate with [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} as [he]_{376-baron sergius} was with [the great Duke]_{1175-the great duke} , by whom [he]_{376-baron sergius} was highly esteemed . “ As [we]_1177-we have got [our]_1177-we coffee , let [us]_1177-we sit down , ”_{[1176-the baron]} said [the baron]_{1176-the baron} , and [they]_1177-we withdrew to a settee against the wall . “ [You]_6827-you know [I]_{1176-the baron} am [a Liberal]_{6828-a liberal} , and have always been [a Liberal]_{6828-a liberal} , ”_{[1176-the baron]} said [the baron]_{1176-the baron} ; “ [I]_{1176-the baron} know the value of civil and religious liberty , for [I]_{1176-the baron} was born in [a country where [we]_1177-we had neither , and where [we]_1177-we have since enjoyed either very fitfully]_{6830-a country where we had neither , and where we have since enjoyed either very fitfully} . Nothing can be much drearier than the present lot of [[my]_{1176-the baron} country]_{6831-my country} , and it is probable that these doings at [Paris]_43-paris may help [[my]_{1176-the baron} friends]_{6710-my friends} a little , and [they]_{6710-my friends} may again hold up [their]_{6710-my friends} heads for a time ; but [I]_{1176-the baron} have seen too much , and am too old , to indulge in dreams . [You]_6827-you are [a young man]_{6833-a young man} and will live to see what [I]_{1176-the baron} can only predict . [The world]_{6658-the world} is thinking of something else than civil and religious liberty . Those are phrases of the eighteenth century . [The men who have won these ‘ three glorious days ’ at [Paris]_43-paris]_{6835-the men who have won these ‘ three glorious days ’ at paris} , want neither civilisation nor religion . [They]_{6835-the men who have won these ‘ three glorious days ’ at paris} will not be content till [they]_{6835-the men who have won these ‘ three glorious days ’ at paris} have destroyed both . It is possible that [they]_{6835-the men who have won these ‘ three glorious days ’ at paris} may be parried for a time ; that the adroit wisdom of [the house of [Orleans]_44-orleans]_{6836-the house of orleans} , guided by [Talleyrand]_{377-talleyrand} , may give this movement the resemblance , and even the character , of a middle - class revolution . It is no such thing ; the barricades were not erected by [the middle class]_{6837-the middle class} . [I]_{1176-the baron} know [these people]_{6744-these people} ; it is a fraternity , not [a nation]_{6664-a nation} . [Europe]_6-europe is honeycombed with [[their]_6-europe secret societies]_{6840-their secret societies} . [They]_6-europe are spread all over [Spain]_29-spain . [Italy]_45-italy is entirely mined . [I]_{1176-the baron} know more of [the southern]_{6841-the southern} than [the northern nations]_{6842-the northern nations} ; but [I]_{1176-the baron} have been assured by [one who should know that [the brotherhood]_{6844-the brotherhood} are organised throughout [Germany]_46-germany and even in [Russia]_47-russia]_{6843-one who should know that the brotherhood are organised throughout germany and even in russia} . [I]_{1176-the baron} have spoken to [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} about these things . [He]_{6633-the duke} is not indifferent , or altogether incredulous , but [he]_{6633-the duke} is so essentially practical that [he]_{6633-the duke} can only deal with what [he]_{6633-the duke} sees . [I]_{1176-the baron} have spoken to [the Whig leaders]_{6846-the whig leaders} . [They]_{6846-the whig leaders} tell [me]_{1176-the baron} that there is only one specific , and that a complete one — constitutional government ; that with representative institutions , [secret societies]_{6847-secret societies} can not co - exist . [I]_{1176-the baron} may be wrong , but it seems to [me]_{1176-the baron} that with [these secret societies]_{6848-these secret societies} [representative institutions]_{6849-representative institutions} rather will disappear . ”_{[1176-the baron]} What unexpectedly took place in [the southern part of [England]_7-england]_{1179-the southern part of england} , and especially in [the maritime counties]_{1180-the maritime counties} , during the autumn of 1830 , seemed rather to confirm the intimations of [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} . [The people in [the rural districts]_{1182-the rural districts}]_{1181-the people in the rural districts} had become disaffected . [Their]_{1181-the people in the rural districts} discontent was generally attributed to the abuses of the Poor Law , and to the lowness of [their]_{1181-the people in the rural districts} wages . But the abuses of the Poor Law , though intolerable , were generally in favour of [the labourer]_{1183-the labourer} , and though wages in some parts were unquestionably low , it was observed that the tumultuous assemblies , ending frequently in riot , were held in [districts where this cause did not prevail]_{1184-districts where this cause did not prevail} . The most fearful feature of the approaching anarchy was the frequent acts of [incendiaries]_{1185-incendiaries} . [The blazing homesteads]_{1186-the blazing homesteads} baffled [the feeble police]_{1187-the feeble police} and [the helpless magistrates]_{1188-the helpless magistrates} ; and [the government]_{818-the government} had reason to believe that [foreign agents]_{1190-foreign agents} were actively promoting these mysterious crimes . Amid partial discontent and general dejection came the crash of [the Wellington ministry]_{1191-the wellington ministry} , and it required all the inspiration of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia to sustain [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley under the trial . But [she]_335-zenobia was undaunted and sanguine as a morning in spring . Nothing could persuade [her]_335-zenobia that [the Whigs]_{366-the whigs} could ever form a government , and [she]_335-zenobia was quite sure that [the clerks in [the public offices]_{1193-the public offices}]_{1192-the clerks in the public offices} alone could turn [them]_{1192-the clerks in the public offices} out . When [the Whig government]_{1194-the whig government} was formed , and its terrible programme announced , [she]_335-zenobia laughed it to scorn , and derided with inexhaustible merriment the idea of [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} passing a Reform Bill . [She]_335-zenobia held a great assembly the night that [General Gascoyne]_{378-general gascoyne} defeated the first measure , and passed an evening of ecstasy in giving and receiving congratulations . The morrow brought a graver brow , but still an indomitable spirit , and through all these tempestuous times [Zenobia]_335-zenobia never quailed , though [mobs]_1196-mobs burnt [the castles of [dukes]_1198-dukes and the palaces of [bishops]_1199-bishops]_{1197-the castles of dukes and the palaces of bishops} . Serious as was the state of affairs to [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley , [his]_340-hurstley condition was not so desperate as that of [some of [[his]_340-hurstley friends]_{844-his friends}]_{1200-some of his friends} . [His]_340-hurstley seat at least was safe in [the new parliament that was to pass a Reform Bill]_{1202-the new parliament that was to pass a reform bill} . As for [the Tories]_{328-the tories} generally , [they]_{328-the tories} were swept off the board . [Scarcely]_{1203-scarcely} [a constituency , in which was a popular element]_{1204-a constituency , in which was a popular element} , was faithful to [them]_{328-the tories} . [The counties]_{1205-the counties} in those days were the great expounders of popular principles , and whenever [England]_7-england was excited , which was rare , [she]_335-zenobia spoke through [[her]_335-zenobia freeholders]_{1206-her freeholders} . In this instance almost [every Tory knight of the shire]_{1207-every tory knight of the shire} lost [his]_{1207-every tory knight of the shire} seat except [Lord Chandos]_{379-lord chandos} , [the member for [Buckinghamshire]_{48-buckinghamshire}]_{1208-the member for buckinghamshire} , who owed [his]_{379-lord chandos} success entirely to [his]_{379-lord chandos} personal popularity . “ Never mind , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , “ what does it signify ? [The Lords]_{6850-the lords} will throw it out . ”_{[335-zenobia]} And bravely and unceasingly [she]_335-zenobia worked for this end . To assist this purpose it was necessary that a lengthened and powerful resistance to the measure should be made in [the Commons]_{1209-the commons} ; that [the public]_{1210-the public} mind should be impressed with its dangerous principles , and [[its]_1211-its promoters]_{1212-its promoters} cheapened by the exposure of [their]_{1212-its promoters} corrupt arrangements and [their]_{1212-its promoters} inaccurate details . It must be confessed that these objects were resolutely kept in view , and that [the Tory opposition]_{1213-the tory opposition} evinced energy and abilities not unworthy of a great parliamentary occasion . [Ferrars]_340-hurstley particularly distinguished [himself]_340-hurstley . [He]_340-hurstley rose immensely in the estimation of [the House]_{929-the house} , and soon [the public]_{1210-the public} began to talk of [him]_340-hurstley . [His]_340-hurstley statistics about [the condemned boroughs]_{1216-the condemned boroughs} were astounding and unanswerable : [he]_340-hurstley was [the only man who seemed to know anything of the elements of the new ones]_{1217-the only man who seemed to know anything of the elements of the new ones} . [He]_340-hurstley was as eloquent too as exact,—sometimes as fervent as [Burke]_380-burke , and always as accurate as [Cocker]_381-cocker . “ [I]_{979-a member} never thought it was in [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley , ”_{[979-a member]} said [a member]_{979-a member} , musingly , to [a companion]_{1219-a companion} as [they]_1220-they walked [home]_726-home one night ; “ [I]_{979-a member} always thought [him]_340-hurstley [a good man of business]_{6851-a good man of business} , and all that sort of thing — but , somehow or other , [I]_{979-a member} did not think this was in [him]_340-hurstley . ”_{[979-a member]} “ Well , [he]_340-hurstley has a good deal at stake , and that brings it out of [a fellow]_{6852-a fellow} , ”_{[719-his friend]} said [[his]_{979-a member} friend]_{719-his friend} . It was , however , pouring water upon sand . Any substantial resistance to the measure was from the first out of the question . [Lord Chandos]_{379-lord chandos} accomplished the only important feat , and that was the enfranchisement of [the farmers]_{1223-the farmers} . This perpetual struggle , however , occasioned a vast deal of excitement , and [the actors in it]_{1224-the actors in it} often indulged in the wild credulity of impossible expectations . [The saloon of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia]_{1225-the saloon of zenobia} was ever thronged , and [she]_1226-she was never more confident than when the bill passed [the Commons]_{1209-the commons} . [She]_1226-she knew that [the King]_{6628-the king} would never give [his]_{6628-the king} assent to the bill . [[His]_{6628-the king} Majesty]_{1229-his majesty} had had quite enough of going down in [hackney]_49-hackney coaches to carry revolutions . After all , [he]_{6628-the king} was [the son of [good King George]_{1231-good king george}]_{1230-the son of good king george} , and [the court]_{980-the court} would save [the country]_{6643-the country} , as it had often done before . “ But it will not come to that , ”_[1226-she] [she]_1226-she added . “ [The Lords]_{6850-the lords} will do [their]_{6850-the lords} duty . ”_[1226-she] “ But [Lord Waverley]_{382-lord waverley} tells [me]_340-hurstley , ”_{[340-hurstley]} said [Ferrars]_340-hurstley , “ that there are forty of [them]_{6850-the lords} [who were against the bill last year who will vote for the second reading]_{6854-who were against the bill last year who will vote for the second reading} . ”_{[340-hurstley]} “ Never mind [Lord Waverley]_{382-lord waverley} and such addlebrains , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , with a smile of triumphant mystery . “ So long as [we]_6855-we have [the court]_{980-the court} , [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} , and [Lord Lyndhurst]_{383-lord lyndhurst} on [our]_6855-we side , [we]_6855-we can afford to laugh at [such conceited poltroons]_{6858-such conceited poltroons} . [[His]_{382-lord waverley} mother]_{6859-his mother} was [[my]_335-zenobia dearest friend]_{6860-my dearest friend} , and [I]_335-zenobia know [he]_{382-lord waverley} used to have fits . Look bright , ”_{[335-zenobia]} [she]_335-zenobia continued ; “ things never were better . Before a week has passed [these people]_{6744-these people} will be nowhere . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ But how it is possible ? ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ Trust [me]_335-zenobia . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ [I]_335-zenobia always do — and yet ”_{[335-zenobia]} — — “ [You]_335-zenobia never were nearer being [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister} , ”_{[335-zenobia]} [she]_335-zenobia said , with a radiant glance . And [Zenobia]_335-zenobia was right . Though [the government]_{818-the government} , with the aid of [the waverers]_{1235-the waverers} , carried the second reading of the bill , a week afterwards , on May 7 , [Lord Lyndhurst]_{383-lord lyndhurst} rallied [the waverers]_{1235-the waverers} again to [his]_{383-lord lyndhurst} standard and carried [his]_{383-lord lyndhurst} famous resolution , that the enfranchising clauses should precede the disenfranchisement in the great measure . [Lord Grey]_{384-lord grey} and [[his]_{384-lord grey} colleagues]_{1237-his colleagues} resigned , and [the King]_{6628-the king} sent for [Lord Lyndhurst]_{383-lord lyndhurst} . [The bold chief baron]_{1239-the bold chief baron} advised [[His]_{1239-the bold chief baron} Majesty]_{1229-his majesty} to consult [the Duke of [Wellington]_{17-wellington}]_{815-the duke of wellington} , and was [himself]_{1239-the bold chief baron} [the bearer of the King]_{1242-the bearer of the king} ’s message to [Apsley House]_{50-apsley house} . [The Duke]_{6633-the duke} found [the King]_{6628-the king} “ in great distress , ”_{[6633-the duke]} and [he]_{6633-the duke} therefore did not hesitate in promising to endeavour to form a ministry . “ Who was right ? ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ [He]_425-endymion is so busy [he]_425-endymion could not write to [you]_425-endymion , but [he]_425-endymion told [me]_335-zenobia to tell [you]_425-endymion to call at [Apsley House]_{50-apsley house} at twelve to - morrow . [You]_425-endymion will be in the cabinet . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ [I]_425-endymion have got it at last ! ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Ferrars]_425-endymion to [himself]_425-endymion . “ It is worth living for and at any peril . All the cares of life sink into insignificance under such circumstances . The difficulties are great , but their very greatness will furnish the means of [their]_6863-their solution . The Crown can not be dragged in the mud , and [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} was born for conquest . ”_{[425-endymion]} A day passed , and another day , and [Ferrars]_425-endymion was not again summoned . The affair seemed to hang fire . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia was still brave , but [Ferrars]_425-endymion , who knew [her]_335-zenobia thoroughly , could detect [her]_335-zenobia lurking anxiety . Then [she]_335-zenobia told [him]_425-endymion in confidence that [Sir Robert]_332-peel made difficulties , “ but there is nothing in it , ”_{[335-zenobia]} [she]_335-zenobia added . “ [The Duke]_{6633-the duke} has provided for everything , and [he]_{6633-the duke} means [Sir Robert]_332-peel to be [Premier]_6866-premier . [He]_{6633-the duke} could not refuse that ; it would be almost an act of treason . ”_{[335-zenobia]} Two days after [she]_335-zenobia sent for [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , early in the morning , and received [him]_425-endymion in [[her]_335-zenobia boudoir]_{1245-her boudoir} . [Her]_335-zenobia countenance was excited , but serious . “ Do n’t be alarmed , ”_{[335-zenobia]} [she]_335-zenobia said ; “ nothing will prevent a government being formed , but [Sir Robert]_332-peel has thrown [us]_6867-us over ; [I]_335-zenobia never had confidence in [him]_332-peel . It is most provoking , as [Mr. Baring]_{385-mr. baring} had joined [us]_6867-us , and it was such a good name for [the City]_{6868-the city} . But the failure of [one man]_{6869-one man} is the opportunity of another . [We]_6867-us want [a leader in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons}]_{6870-a leader in the house of commons} . [He]_{6870-a leader in the house of commons} must be [a man who can speak ; of experience , who knows the House , its forms , and all that . There is only [one man]_{6869-one man} indicated . [You]_6874-you can not doubt about [him]_{6869-one man}]_{6872-a man who can speak ; of experience , who knows the house , its forms , and all that . there is only one man indicated . you can not doubt about him} . [I]_335-zenobia told [you]_6874-you honours would be tumbling on [your]_6874-you head . [You]_6874-you are [the man]_{6875-the man} ; [you]_6874-you are to have one of [the highest offices in [the cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet}]_{6876-the highest offices in the cabinet} , and lead [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ [Peel]_332-peel declines , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Ferrars]_425-endymion , speaking slowly and shaking [his]_425-endymion head . “ That is very serious . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ For [himself]_425-endymion , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , “ not for [you]_425-endymion . It makes [your]_425-endymion fortune . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ The difficulties seem too great to contend with . ”_{[335-zenobia]} “ What difficulties are there ? [You]_425-endymion have got [the court]_{980-the court} , and [you]_425-endymion have got [the House of Lords]_{6880-the house of lords} . [Mr. Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} was not nearly so well off , for [he]_{336-mr. pitt} had never been in office , and had at the same time to fight [Lord North]_{386-lord north} and [that wicked [Mr. Fox]_{387-mr. fox} , [the orator of the day]_{6881-the orator of the day} , while [you]_425-endymion have only got [Lord Althorp]_{387-mr. fox} , who ca n’t order [his]_{387-mr. fox} own dinner]_{387-mr. fox} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_425-endymion am in amazement , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Ferrars]_425-endymion , and [he]_425-endymion seemed plunged in thought . “ But [you]_425-endymion do not hesitate ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ No , ”_{[425-endymion]} [he]_425-endymion said , looking up dreamily , for [he]_425-endymion had been lost in abstraction ; and speaking in a measured and hollow voice , “ [I]_425-endymion do not hesitate . ”_{[425-endymion]} Then resuming a brisk tone [he]_425-endymion said , “ This is not an age for hesitation ; if asked , [I]_425-endymion will do the deed . ”_{[425-endymion]} At this moment there was a tap at the door , and [the groom of [the chambers]_{1247-the chambers}]_{1246-the groom of the chambers} brought in a note for [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , which had been forwarded from [[his]_425-endymion own residence]_{1248-his own residence} , and which requested [his]_425-endymion presence at [Apsley House]_{50-apsley house} . Having read it , [he]_425-endymion gave it to [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , who exclaimed with delight , “ Do not lose a moment . [I]_335-zenobia am so glad to have got rid of [Sir Robert]_332-peel with [his]_332-peel doubts and [his]_332-peel difficulties . [We]_6882-we want new blood . ”_{[335-zenobia]} That was a wonderful walk for [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley , from [St. James ’ Square]_{51-st. james ’ square} to [Apsley House]_{50-apsley house} . As [he]_340-hurstley moved along , [he]_340-hurstley was testing [his]_340-hurstley courage and capacity for the sharp trials that awaited [him]_340-hurstley . [He]_340-hurstley felt [himself]_340-hurstley not unequal to conjectures in which [he]_340-hurstley had never previously indulged even in imagination . [His]_340-hurstley had been an ambitious , rather than a soaring spirit . [He]_340-hurstley had never contemplated the possession of power except under the aegis of [some commanding chief]_{1249-some commanding chief} . Now it was for [him]_340-hurstley to control [senates and guide councils]_{1250-senates and guide councils} . [He]_340-hurstley screwed [himself]_340-hurstley up to the sticking - point . [Desperation]_{388-desperation} is sometimes as powerful [an inspirer]_{1251-an inspirer} as genius . [The great man]_{1252-the great man} was alone,—calm , easy , and courteous . [He]_1253-he had sent for [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , because having had one interview with [him]_425-endymion , in which [his]_425-endymion co - operation had been requested in the conduct of affairs , [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} thought it was due to [him]_425-endymion to give [him]_425-endymion the earliest intimation of the change of circumstances . The vote of [the house of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} on the motion of [Lord Ebrington]_{389-lord ebrington} had placed an insurmountable barrier to the formation of a government , and [[his]_340-hurstley Grace]_{1256-his grace} had accordingly relinquished the commission with which [he]_340-hurstley had been entrusted by [the King]_{6628-the king} . Availing [himself]_340-hurstley of [his]_340-hurstley latch - key , [Ferrars]_425-endymion re - entered [[his]_340-hurstley home]_{1258-his home} unnoticed . [He]_425-endymion went at once to [[his]_340-hurstley library]_{1259-his library} , and locked the door of [the apartment]_{1260-the apartment} . There sitting before [his]_340-hurstley desk , [he]_425-endymion buried [his]_425-endymion face in [his]_425-endymion hands and remained in that posture for a considerable time . They were tumultuous and awful thoughts that passed over [his]_425-endymion brain . The dreams of a life were dissipated , and [he]_425-endymion had to encounter the stern reality of [his]_425-endymion position — and that was Ruin . [He]_425-endymion was without hope and without resource . [His]_425-endymion debts were vast ; [his]_425-endymion patrimony was a fable ; and the mysterious inheritance of [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} had been tampered with . [The elder Ferrars]_425-endymion had left an insolvent estate ; [he]_425-endymion had supported [[his]_425-endymion son]_{783-his son} liberally , but latterly from [[his]_425-endymion son]_{783-his son} ’s own resources . [The father]_{1264-the father} had made [himself]_{1264-the father} [the principal trustee of [the son]_{1266-the son} ’s marriage settlement]_{1265-the principal trustee of the son ’s marriage settlement} . [[His]_425-endymion colleague]_{1267-his colleague} , [a relative of [the heiress]_{1269-the heiress}]_{1268-a relative of the heiress} , had died , and care was taken that [no one]_{6647-no one} should be substituted in [his]_425-endymion stead . All this had been discovered by [Ferrars]_425-endymion on [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} ’s death , but ambition , and the excitement of a life of blended elation and peril , had sustained [him]_425-endymion under the concussion . One by one every chance had vanished : first [his]_425-endymion private means and then [his]_425-endymion public prospects ; [he]_425-endymion had lost office , and now [he]_425-endymion was about to lose parliament . [His]_425-endymion whole position , so long , and carefully , and skilfully built up , seemed to dissolve and dissipate into insignificant fragments . And now [he]_425-endymion had to break the situation to [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} . [She]_{1261-his wife} was to become [the unprepared partner of the secret which had gnawed at [his]_425-endymion heart for years , during which to [her]_{1261-his wife} [[his]_425-endymion mien]_{1274-his mien}]_{1273-the unprepared partner of the secret which had gnawed at his heart for years , during which to her his mien} had often been smiling and always serene . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was at [home]_726-home , and alone , in [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} luxurious boudoir]_{1276-her luxurious boudoir} , and [he]_425-endymion went to [her]_{1261-his wife} at once . After years of dissimulation , now that all was over , [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} could not bear the suspense of four - and - twenty hours . It was difficult to bring [her]_{1261-his wife} into a mood of mind capable of comprehending a tithe of what [she]_{1261-his wife} had to learn ; and yet the darkest part of the tale [she]_{1261-his wife} was never to know . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , though singularly intuitive , shrank from controversy , and settled everything by contradiction and assertion . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} maintained for a long time that what [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} husband]_{986-her husband} communicated to [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} could not be ; that it was absurd and even impossible . After a while , [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} talked of selling [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} diamonds and reducing [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} equipage , sacrificing which [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} assumed would put everything right . And when [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} found [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} husband]_{986-her husband} still grave and still intimating that the sacrifices must be beyond all this , and that [they]_1279-they must prepare for the life and habits of another social sphere , [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} became violent , and wept and declared [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} wrongs ; that [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had been deceived and outraged and infamously treated . Remembering how long and with what apparent serenity in [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} presence [he]_{986-her husband} had endured [his]_{986-her husband} secret woes , and how one of the principal objects of [his]_{986-her husband} life had ever been to guard [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} even from a shade of solicitude , even the restrained [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was affected ; [his]_{986-her husband} countenance changed and [his]_{986-her husband} eyes became suffused . When [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} observed this , [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} suddenly threw [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} arms round [his]_{986-her husband} neck and with many embraces , amid sighs and tears , exclaimed , “ O [William]_340-hurstley ! if [we]_6883-we love [each other]_{916-each other} , what does anything signify ? ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} And what could anything signify under such circumstances and on such conditions ? As [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} pressed [[his]_{986-her husband} beautiful wife]_{1280-his beautiful wife} to [his]_{986-her husband} heart , [he]_{986-her husband} remembered only [his]_{986-her husband} early love , which seemed entirely to revive . Unconsciously to [himself]_{986-her husband} , too , [he]_{986-her husband} was greatly relieved by this burst of tenderness on [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} part , for the prospect of this interview had been most distressful to [him]_{986-her husband} . “ [[My]_{986-her husband} darling]_{6885-my darling} , ”_{[986-her husband]} [he]_{986-her husband} said , “ [ours]_6883-we is not a case of common imprudence or misfortune . [We]_6883-we are [the victims of a revolution]_{6886-the victims of a revolution} , and [we]_6883-we must bear [our]_6883-we lot as becomes [us]_6883-we under such circumstances . Individual misfortunes are merged in the greater catastrophe of [the country]_{6643-the country} . ”_{[986-her husband]} “ That is the true view , ”_{[1261-his wife]} said [[his]_{986-her husband} wife]_{1261-his wife} ; “ and , after all , [the poor King of [France]_12-france]_{6888-the poor king of france} is much worse off than [we]_6883-we are . However , [I]_{1261-his wife} can not now buy [the Duchesse of [[Sevres]_52-sevres ’ lace]_{6890-sevres ’ lace}]_{6889-the duchesse of sevres ’ lace} , which [I]_{1261-his wife} had promised [her]_{1261-his wife} to do . It is rather awkward . However , the best way always is to speak the truth . [I]_{1261-his wife} must tell [the duchess]_{6891-the duchess} [I]_{1261-his wife} am powerless , and that [we]_6883-we are [the victims of a revolution]_{6886-the victims of a revolution} , like [herself]_{1261-his wife} . ”_{[1261-his wife]} Then [they]_1282-they began to talk quite cosily together over [their]_1282-they prospects , [he]_{986-her husband} sitting on the sofa by [her]_{1261-his wife} side and holding [her]_{1261-his wife} hand . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} would not hear of retiring to [the continent]_{6678-the continent} . “ No , ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} said , with all [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} sanguine vein returning , “ [you]_{986-her husband} always used to say [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} brought [you]_{986-her husband} luck , and [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} will bring [you]_{986-her husband} luck yet . There must be a reaction . The wheel will turn and bring round [[our]_6883-we friends]_{6653-our friends} again . Do not let [us]_6883-we then be out of the way . [Your]_{986-her husband} claims are immense . [They]_6894-they must do something for [you]_{986-her husband} . [They]_6894-they ought to give [you]_{986-her husband} [India]_31-india , and if [we]_6883-we only set [our]_6883-we mind upon it , [we]_6883-we shall get it . Depend upon it , things are not so bad as they seem . What appear to be calamities are often the sources of fortune . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} would much sooner that [you]_{986-her husband} should be [Governor - General]_{6895-governor - general} than [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister} . [That odious House of Commons]_{6897-that odious house of commons} is very wearisome . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} am not sure any constitution can bear it very long . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} am not sure whether [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} would not prefer being [Governor - General of [India]_31-india]_{6898-governor - general of india} even to being [Prime - Minister]_{6899-prime - minister} . ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} In consequence of the registration under the Reform Act it was not possible for parliament to be dissolved , and an appeal made to [the new constituency]_{1284-the new constituency} , until the end of the year . This was advantageous to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , and afforded [him]_425-endymion six months of personal security to arrange [his]_425-endymion affairs . [Both husband]_{1285-both husband} and [wife]_1286-wife were proud , and were anxious to quit [the world]_{6658-the world} with dignity . [All]_1288-all were so busy about [themselves]_1288-all at that period , and the vicissitudes of life between continental revolutions and English reform so various and extensive , that it was not difficult to avoid the scrutiny of [society]_1025-society . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} broke to [Zenobia]_335-zenobia that , as [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} husband]_{986-her husband} was no longer to be in parliament , [they]_1288-all had resolved to retire for some time to a country life , though , as [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion had at length succeeded in impressing on [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} that [their]_1288-all future income was to be counted by hundreds , rather than thousands , it was difficult for [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} to realise [a rural establishment that should combine dignity and economy]_{1292-a rural establishment that should combine dignity and economy} . Without , however , absolutely alleging the cause , [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} contrived to baffle the various propositions of this kind which the energetic [Zenobia]_335-zenobia made to [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , and while [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} listened with apparent interest to accounts of [deer parks]_{1293-deer parks} , and extensive shooting , and delightful neighbourhoods , would just exclaim , “ Charming ! but rather more , [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} fancy , than [we]_1288-all require , for [we]_1288-all mean to be very quiet till [[my]_{330-mrs. ferrars} girl]_{6900-my girl} is presented . ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} [That young lady]_{1294-that young lady} was now thirteen , and though [[her]_{1294-that young lady} parents]_{1295-her parents} were careful to say nothing in [her]_{1294-that young lady} presence which would materially reveal [their]_1288-all real situation , for which [they]_{1295-her parents} intended very gradually to prepare [her]_{1294-that young lady} , the scrutinising powers with which nature had prodigally invested [[their]_{1295-her parents} daughter]_{1296-their daughter} were not easily baffled . [She]_{1294-that young lady} asked no questions , but nothing seemed to escape the penetrative glance of that large dark blue eye , calm amid all the mystery , and tolerating rather than sharing the frequent embrace of [[her]_{1294-that young lady} parents]_{1295-her parents} . After a while [[her]_{1294-that young lady} brother]_{919-her brother} came [home]_726-home from [Eton]_25-eton , to which [he]_{919-her brother} was never to return . A few days before this event [she]_{1294-that young lady} became unusually restless , and even agitated . When [he]_{919-her brother} arrived , neither [Mr.]_1300-mr. nor [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was at [home]_726-home . [He]_{919-her brother} knocked gaily at the door , [a schoolboy]_{1302-a schoolboy} ’s knock , and was hardly in [the hall]_{1303-the hall} when [his]_{919-her brother} name was called , and [he]_{919-her brother} caught the face of [[his]_{919-her brother} sister]_{1096-his sister} , leaning over the balustrade of [the landing - place]_{1305-the landing - place} . [He]_{919-her brother} ran [upstairs]_{1306-upstairs} with wondrous speed , and was in an instant locked in [her]_{1294-that young lady} arms . [She]_{1294-that young lady} kissed [him]_{919-her brother} and kissed [him]_{919-her brother} again , and when [he]_{919-her brother} tried to speak , [she]_{1294-that young lady} stopped [his]_{919-her brother} mouth with kisses . And then [she]_{1294-that young lady} said , “ Something has happened . What it is [I]_{1294-that young lady} can not make out , but [we]_6901-we are to have [no more ponies]_{6902-no more ponies} . ”_{[1294-that young lady]} At [the foot of [the Berkshire downs]_{1308-the berkshire downs}]_{1307-the foot of the berkshire downs} , and [itself]_1309-itself on a gentle elevation , there is [an old hall]_{1310-an old hall} with gable ends and lattice windows , standing in grounds which once were stately , and [where there are yet glade - like terraces of yew trees]_{1311-where there are yet glade - like terraces of yew trees} , which give an air of dignity to a neglected scene . In the front of [the hall]_{1303-the hall} huge gates of iron , highly wrought , and bearing an ancient date as well as the shield of [a noble house]_{1313-a noble house} , opened on [a village green]_{1314-a village green} , round which were clustered [the cottages of [the parish]_{1316-the parish}]_{1315-the cottages of the parish} with only one exception , and that was [the vicarage house]_{1317-the vicarage house} , [a modern building , not without taste]_{1318-a modern building , not without taste} , and surrounded by [a small but brilliant garden]_{1319-a small but brilliant garden} . [The church]_{6648-the church} was contiguous to [the hall]_{1303-the hall} , and had been raised by [the lord]_{1322-the lord} on a portion of [[his]_{1322-the lord} domain]_{1323-his domain} . Behind [the hall]_{1303-the hall} and [its]_{1303-the hall} enclosure , [the country]_{6643-the country} was [common land]_{1326-common land} but picturesque . [It]_{6643-the country} had once been [a beech forest]_{1327-a beech forest} , and though the timber had been greatly cleared , [the green land]_{1328-the green land} was still occasionally dotted , sometimes with groups and sometimes with single trees , while the juniper which here abounded , and rose to a great height , gave a rich wildness to the scene , and sustained [its]_{6643-the country} forest character . [Hurstley]_340-hurstley had for many years been deserted by [the family to which [it]_340-hurstley belonged]_{1329-the family to which it belonged} . Indeed , it was rather difficult to say to whom [it]_340-hurstley did belong . A dreary fate had awaited an ancient , and , in [its]_340-hurstley time , even not immemorable home . [It]_340-hurstley had fallen into chancery , and for the last half - century had either been uninhabited or let to [strangers]_{1330-strangers} . [[Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion ’ lawyer]_{1331-mr. ferrars ’ lawyer} was in the chancery suit , and knew all about [it]_340-hurstley . The difficulty of finding [a tenant]_{1332-a tenant} for such a place , never easy , was increased by [its]_340-hurstley remoteness from any railway communication , which was now beginning to figure as an important element in such arrangements . [The Master]_{1333-the master} in [Chancery]_54-chancery would be satisfied with a nominal rent , provided only [he]_{1333-the master} could obtain [a family of consideration]_{1334-a family of consideration} to hold under [him]_{1333-the master} . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was persuaded to go down alone to reconnoitre [the place]_{1335-the place} . It pleased [him]_425-endymion . [It]_{1335-the place} was aristocratic , yet singularly inexpensive . [The house]_{929-the house} contained [an immense hall]_{1337-an immense hall} , which reached the roof , and which would have become [a baronial mansion]_{1338-a baronial mansion} , and a vast staircase in keeping ; but [the living rooms]_{1339-the living rooms} were moderate , even small , in dimensions , and not numerous . [The land]_{6683-the land} [he]_425-endymion was expected to take consisted only of a few meadows , which [he]_425-endymion could let if necessary , and [a single labourer]_{1341-a single labourer} could manage [the garden]_{1342-the garden} . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was so delighted with the description of [the galleried hall]_{1343-the galleried hall} , that [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} resolved on [their]_1344-their taking [Hurstley]_340-hurstley without even [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} previously visiting [it]_340-hurstley . The only things [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} cared for in [the country]_{6643-the country} were [a hall]_{1346-a hall} and a pony - chair . [All the carriages]_{1347-all the carriages} were sold , and [all the servants]_{1348-all the servants} discharged . [Two or three maid - servants]_{1349-two or three maid - servants} and [a man who must be found in [the country]_{6643-the country} , who could attend [them]_{1349-two or three maid - servants} at table , and valet alike [[his]_425-endymion master]_{1352-his master} and [the pony]_{1353-the pony}]_{1350-a man who must be found in the country , who could attend them at table , and valet alike his master and the pony} , was the establishment which was to succeed [the crowd of retainers who had so long lounged away [their]_{1354-the crowd of retainers who had so long lounged away their lives in the saloons of hill street , and the groves and gardens of wimbledon} lives in [the saloons of [Hill Street]_{19-hill street}]_{1355-the saloons of hill street} , and [the groves and gardens of [Wimbledon]_20-wimbledon]_{1356-the groves and gardens of wimbledon}]_{1354-the crowd of retainers who had so long lounged away their lives in the saloons of hill street , and the groves and gardens of wimbledon} . [Mr.]_1357-mr. and [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} and [[their]_1357-mr. daughter]_{1296-their daughter} travelled down to [Hurstley]_340-hurstley in a post - chaise ; [Endymion]_425-endymion , with [the servants]_{1359-the servants} , was sent by [the stage - coach]_{1360-the stage - coach} , which accomplished the journey of sixty miles in ten hours . [Myra]_466-myra said little during the journey , but an expression of ineffable contempt and disgust seemed permanent on [her]_466-myra countenance . Sometimes [she]_466-myra shrugged [her]_466-myra shoulders , sometimes [she]_466-myra raised [her]_466-myra eyebrows , and sometimes [she]_466-myra turned up [her]_466-myra nose . And then [she]_466-myra gave a sigh ; but it was a sigh not of sorrow , but of impatience . [[Her]_466-myra parents]_{1295-her parents} lavished attentions on [her]_466-myra which [she]_466-myra accepted without recognition , only occasionally observing that [she]_466-myra wished [she]_466-myra had gone with [Endymion]_425-endymion . It was dusk when [they]_{1295-her parents} arrived at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , and the melancholy hour did not tend to raise [their]_{1295-her parents} spirits . However , [[the gardener]_{1362-the gardener} ’s wife]_{1363-the gardener ’s wife} had lit a good fire of beechwood in [the drawing - room]_{1364-the drawing - room} , and threw as [they]_{1295-her parents} entered a pannier of cones upon the logs , which crackled and cheerfully blazed away . Even [Myra]_466-myra seemed interested by the novelty of the wood fire and the iron dogs . [She]_466-myra remained by [their]_{1295-her parents} side , looking abstractedly on the expiring logs , while [[her]_466-myra parents]_{1295-her parents} wandered about [the house]_{929-the house} and examined or prepared the requisite arrangements . While [they]_{1295-her parents} were yet absent , there was some noise and a considerable bustle in [the hall]_{1303-the hall} . [Endymion]_425-endymion and [[his]_425-endymion retinue]_{1368-his retinue} had arrived . Then [Myra]_466-myra immediately roused [herself]_466-myra , and listened like a startled deer . But the moment [she]_466-myra caught [his]_425-endymion voice , an expression of rapture suffused [her]_466-myra countenance . It beamed with vivacity and delight . [She]_466-myra rushed away , pushed through [the servants]_{1359-the servants} and the luggage , embraced [him]_425-endymion and said , “ [We]_{1295-her parents} will go over [the house]_{929-the house} and see [[our]_{1295-her parents} rooms]_{6904-our rooms} together . ”_[466-myra] Wandering without [a guide]_{1370-a guide} and making many mistakes , fortunately [they]_{1295-her parents} soon met [[their]_{1295-her parents} parents]_{1371-their parents} . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} good - naturedly recommenced [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} labours of inspection , and explained all [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} plans . There was [a very pretty room]_{1372-a very pretty room} for [Endymion]_425-endymion , and to - morrow it was to be very comfortable . [He]_425-endymion was quite pleased . Then [they]_{1295-her parents} were shown [[Myra]_466-myra ’s room]_{1373-myra ’s room} , but [she]_466-myra said nothing , standing by with a sweet scoff , as it were , lingering on [her]_466-myra lips , while [[her]_466-myra mother]_{1374-her mother} disserted on all the excellences of [the chamber]_{1375-the chamber} . Then [they]_{1295-her parents} were summoned to tea . [[The gardener]_{1362-the gardener} ’s wife]_{1363-the gardener ’s wife} was quite a leading spirit , and had prepared everything ; the curtains were drawn , and [the room]_{943-the room} lighted ; an urn hissed ; there were piles of bread and butter and a pyramid of buttered toast . It was wonderful what an air of comfort had been conjured up in [this dreary mansion]_{1379-this dreary mansion} , and it was impossible for [the travellers]_{1380-the travellers} , however wearied or chagrined , to be insensible to the convenience and cheerfulness of all around [them]_{1380-the travellers} . When the meal was over , [the children]_{864-the children} sate together in whispering tattle . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had left [the room]_{943-the room} to see if all was ready for [their]_{1295-her parents} hour of retirement , and [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was walking up and down [the room]_{943-the room} , absorbed in thought . “ What do [you]_425-endymion think of it all , [Endymion]_425-endymion ? ”_[466-myra] whispered [Myra]_466-myra to [[her]_466-myra twin]_{1384-her twin} . “ [I]_425-endymion rather like it , ”_{[425-endymion]} [he]_425-endymion said . [She]_466-myra looked at [him]_425-endymion with a glance of blended love and mockery , and then [she]_466-myra said in [his]_425-endymion ear , “ [I]_466-myra feel as if [we]_6905-we had fallen from some star . ”_[466-myra] The morrow brought a bright autumnal morn , and [every one]_{1385-every one} woke , if not happy , interested . There was much to see and much to do . The dew was so heavy that [the children]_{864-the children} were not allowed to quit the broad gravel walk that bounded [one side of [the old house]_{1388-the old house}]_{1387-one side of the old house} , but [they]_{864-the children} caught enticing vistas of [the gleamy glades]_{1389-the gleamy glades} , and the abounding light and shade softened and adorned everything . Every sight and sound too was novel , and from the rabbit that started out of [the grove]_{1390-the grove} , stared at [them]_{864-the children} and then disappeared , to the jays chattering in [the more distant woods]_{1391-the more distant woods} , all was wonderment at least for a week . [They]_{864-the children} saw squirrels for the first time , and for the first time beheld a hedgehog . [[Their]_{864-the children} parents]_{1371-their parents} were busy in [the house]_{929-the house} ; [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion unpacking and settling [his]_425-endymion books , and [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} arranging some few articles of ornamental furniture that had been saved from the [London]_10-london wreck , and rendering [[their]_{864-the children} usual room]_{1395-their usual room} of residence as refined as was in [her]_{1261-his wife} power . It is astonishing how much effect [a woman of taste]_{1396-a woman of taste} can produce with a pretty chair or two full of fancy and colour , a table clothed with a few books , some family miniatures , a workbag of rich material , and some toys that [we]_1397-we never desert . “ [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} have not much to work with , ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} said [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , with a sigh , “ but [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} think the colouring is pretty . ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} On the second day after [their]_{864-the children} arrival , [the rector]_{1398-the rector} and [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} made [them]_{864-the children} a visit . [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} was [a naturalist]_{1400-a naturalist} , and had written the history of [[his]_{390-mr. penruddock} parish]_{1401-his parish} . [He]_{390-mr. penruddock} had escaped being [an Oxford don]_{1402-an oxford don} by being preferred early to this college living , but [he]_{390-mr. penruddock} had married [the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of [[their]_{864-the children} new acquaintances]_{1404-their new acquaintances} , and who , when [she]_{1403-the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of their new acquaintances , and who , when she had overcome their first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused them much with her details respecting the little world in which they were now to live} had overcome [their]_{864-the children} first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused [them]_{864-the children} much with [her]_{1403-the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of their new acquaintances , and who , when she had overcome their first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused them much with her details respecting the little world in which they were now to live} details respecting [the little world in which [they]_{864-the children} were now to live]_{1405-the little world in which they were now to live}]_{1403-the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of their new acquaintances , and who , when she had overcome their first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused them much with her details respecting the little world in which they were now to live} . [She]_{1403-the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of their new acquaintances , and who , when she had overcome their first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused them much with her details respecting the little world in which they were now to live} could not conceal [her]_{1403-the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of their new acquaintances , and who , when she had overcome their first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused them much with her details respecting the little world in which they were now to live} wonderment at the beauty of [the twins]_{913-the twins} , though [they]_{913-the twins} were no longer habited in those dresses which had once astonished even [Mayfair]_96-mayfair . Part of the scheme of the new life was the education of [the children]_{864-the children} by [[their]_{864-the children} parents]_{1371-their parents} . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion had been [a distinguished scholar]_{1409-a distinguished scholar} , and was still [a good one]_{1410-a good one} . [He]_425-endymion was patient and methodical , and deeply interested in [his]_425-endymion contemplated task . So far as disposition was concerned [the pupil]_{1411-the pupil} was not disappointing . [Endymion]_425-endymion was of an affectionate disposition and inclined to treat [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} with deference . [He]_425-endymion was gentle and docile ; but [he]_425-endymion did not acquire knowledge with facility , and was remarkably deficient in that previous information on which [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} counted . [The other pupil]_{1414-the other pupil} was of a different temperament . [She]_{1414-the other pupil} learned with a glance , and remembered with extraordinary tenacity everything [she]_{1414-the other pupil} had acquired . But [she]_{1414-the other pupil} was neither tender nor deferential , and to induce [her]_{1414-the other pupil} to study [you]_1415-you could not depend on the affections , but only on [her]_{1414-the other pupil} intelligence . So [she]_{1414-the other pupil} was often fitful , capricious , or provoking , and [[her]_{1414-the other pupil} mother]_{1374-her mother} , who , though accomplished and eager , had neither the method nor the self - restraint of [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , was often annoyed and irritable . Then there were scenes , or rather ebullitions on one side , for [Myra]_466-myra was always unmoved and enraging from [her]_466-myra total want of sensibility . Sometimes it became necessary to appeal to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , and [her]_{1414-the other pupil} manner to [[her]_{1414-the other pupil} father]_{918-her father} , though devoid of feeling , was at least not contemptuous . Nevertheless , on the whole the scheme , as time went on , promised to be not unsuccessful . [Endymion]_425-endymion , though not rapidly , advanced surely , and made some amends for the years that had been wasted in [fashionable private schools]_{1418-fashionable private schools} and the then frivolity of [Eton]_25-eton . [Myra]_466-myra , who , notwithstanding [her]_466-myra early days of indulgence , had enjoyed the advantage of [admirable governesses]_{1419-admirable governesses} , was well grounded in more than one modern language , and [she]_466-myra soon mastered [them]_1420-them . And in due time , though much after the period on which [we]_1421-we are now touching , [she]_466-myra announced [her]_466-myra desire to become acquainted with [German]_392-german , in those days a much rarer acquirement than at present . [[Her]_466-myra mother]_{1374-her mother} could not help [her]_466-myra in this respect , and that was perhaps an additional reason for the study of this tongue , for [Myra]_466-myra was impatient of tuition , and not unjustly full of self - confidence . [She]_466-myra took also the keenest interest in the progress of [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} , made [herself]_466-myra acquainted with all [his]_{919-her brother} lessons , and sometimes helped [him]_{919-her brother} in [their]_1424-their achievement . Though [they]_1424-their had absolutely no acquaintance of any kind except [the rector]_{1398-the rector} and [[his]_{1398-the rector} family]_{1426-his family} , life was not dull . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was always employed , for besides the education of [[his]_425-endymion children]_{1427-his children} , [he]_425-endymion had systematically resumed a habit in which [he]_425-endymion had before occasionally indulged , and that was political composition . [He]_425-endymion had in [his]_425-endymion lofty days been the author of more than one essay , in the most celebrated political publication of [the Tories]_{1428-the tories} , which had commanded attention and obtained celebrity . [Many a public man of high rank and reputation]_{1429-many a public man of high rank and reputation} , and [even more than one Prime Minister]_{1430-even more than one prime minister} , had contributed in [their]_{1429-many a public man of high rank and reputation} time to its famous pages , but never without being paid . It was the organic law of this publication , that gratuitous contributions should never be admitted . And in this principle there was as much wisdom as pride . [Celebrated statesmen]_{1431-celebrated statesmen} would point with complacency to the snuff - box or the picture which had been purchased by [their]_{1431-celebrated statesmen} literary labour , and there was more than one bracelet on the arm of [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , and more than one genet in [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} stable , which had been the reward of a profound or a slashing article by [William]_340-hurstley . What had been the occasional diversion of political life was now to be the source of regular income . Though living in profound solitude , [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had a vast sum of political experience to draw upon , and though [his]_425-endymion training and general intelligence were in reality too exclusive and academical for the stirring age which had now opened , and on which [he]_425-endymion had unhappily fallen , [they]_1432-they nevertheless suited the audience to which [they]_1432-they were particularly addressed . [His]_425-endymion Corinthian style , in which the Maenad of [Mr. Burke]_380-burke was habited in the last mode of [Almack]_360-almack ’s , [his]_425-endymion sarcasms against the illiterate and [his]_425-endymion invectives against the low , [his]_425-endymion descriptions of the country life of [the aristocracy]_{1056-the aristocracy} contrasted with the horrors of the guillotine , [his]_425-endymion Horatian allusions and [his]_425-endymion Virgilian passages , combined to produce a whole which equally fascinated and alarmed [[his]_425-endymion readers]_{1434-his readers} . These contributions occasioned some communications with the editor or [publisher of the Review , which were not without interest]_{1435-publisher of the review , which were not without interest} . Parcels came down by the coach , enclosing not merely proof sheets , but frequently new books — the pamphlet of the hour before it was published , or a volume of discoveries in [unknown lands]_{1436-unknown lands} . It was a link to [the world]_{6658-the world} [they]_1432-they had quitted without any painful associations . Otherwise [their]_1432-they communications with [the outside world]_{1438-the outside world} were slight and rare . It is difficult for [us]_1439-us , who live in an age of railroads , telegraphs , penny posts and penny newspapers , to realise how uneventful , how limited in thought and feeling , as well as in incident , was the life of [an English family of retired habits and limited means]_{1440-an english family of retired habits and limited means} , only forty years ago . [The whole world]_{1441-the whole world} seemed to be morally , as well as materially , “ adscripti glebae . ”_[1442-mr.] [Mr.]_1442-mr. and [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} did not wish to move , but had [they]_1432-they so wished , it would have been under any circumstances for [them]_1432-they a laborious and costly affair . The only newspaper [they]_1432-they saw was the “ Evening Mail , ”_[1442-mr.] which arrived three times a week , and was the “ Times ”_[1442-mr.] newspaper with all its contents except its advertisements . As [the “ Times ”_[1442-mr.] newspaper]_{1443-the “ times ” newspaper} had the credit of mainly contributing to the passing of [Lord Grey]_{384-lord grey} ’s Reform Bill , and was then whispered to enjoy the incredible sale of twelve thousand copies daily , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion assumed that in [its]_{1443-the “ times ” newspaper} columns [he]_425-endymion would trace the most authentic intimations of coming events . The cost of postage was then so heavy , that domestic correspondence was necessarily very restricted . But this vexatious limitation hardly applied to [the Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . [They]_1432-they had never paid postage . [They]_1432-they were born and had always lived in [the franking world]_{1444-the franking world} , and although [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion had now [himself]_425-endymion lost the privilege , both official and parliamentary , still all [[their]_1432-they correspondents]_{1445-their correspondents} were [frankers]_{1446-frankers} , and [they]_1432-they addressed [their]_1432-they replies without compunction to [those who were free]_{1447-those who were free} . Nevertheless , it was astonishing how little in [their]_1432-they new life [they]_1432-they cared to avail [themselves]_1432-they of this correspondence . At first [Zenobia]_335-zenobia wrote every week , almost every day , to [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , but after a time [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , though at first pleased by the attention , felt its recognition a burthen . Then [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , who at length , for the first time in [her]_335-zenobia life , had taken a gloomy view of affairs , relapsed into a long silence , and in fact had nearly forgotten [the Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , for as [she]_335-zenobia [herself]_335-zenobia used to say , “ How can one recollect [people whom [one]_6769-one never meets]_{6906-people whom one never meets} ? ”_{[335-zenobia]} In the meantime , for [we]_1448-we have been a little anticipating in [our]_1448-we last remarks , [[the family]_{891-the family} at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley]_{1450-the family at hurstley} were much pleased with [the country [they]_{1450-the family at hurstley} now inhabited]_{1451-the country they now inhabited} . [They]_{1450-the family at hurstley} made excursions of discovery into the interior of [[their]_{1450-the family at hurstley} world]_{1452-their world} , [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} and [Myra]_466-myra in the pony - chair , [[her]_335-zenobia husband]_{986-her husband} and [Endymion]_425-endymion walking by [their]_{1450-the family at hurstley} side , and [Endymion]_425-endymion sometimes taking [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} ’s seat against [his]_425-endymion wish , but in deference to [her]_335-zenobia irresistible will . Even [Myra]_466-myra could hardly be insensible to the sylvan wildness of [the old chase]_{1455-the old chase} , and [the romantic villages in [the wooded clefts of the downs]_{1457-the wooded clefts of the downs}]_{1456-the romantic villages in the wooded clefts of the downs} . As for [Endymion]_425-endymion [he]_425-endymion was delighted , and it seemed to [him]_425-endymion , perhaps [he]_425-endymion unconsciously felt it , that this larger and more frequent experience of nature was a compensation for much which [they]_{1450-the family at hurstley} had lost . After a time , when [they]_{1450-the family at hurstley} had become a little acquainted with [simple neighbourhood]_{1458-simple neighbourhood} , and the first impression of wildness and novelty had worn out , [the twins]_{913-the twins} were permitted to walk together alone , though within certain limits . [The village]_{1460-the village} and [[its]_{1460-the village} vicinity]_{1461-its vicinity} was quite free , but [they]_{1450-the family at hurstley} were not permitted to enter [the woods]_{1462-the woods} , and not to wander on the chase out of sight of [the mansion]_{1463-the mansion} . These walks alone with [Endymion]_425-endymion were the greatest pleasure of [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} . [She]_{1096-his sister} delighted to make [him]_425-endymion tell [her]_{1096-his sister} of [his]_425-endymion life at [Eton]_25-eton , and if [she]_{1096-his sister} ever sighed it was when [she]_{1096-his sister} lamented that [[his]_425-endymion residence]_{1465-his residence} there had been so short . Then [they]_{1450-the family at hurstley} found an inexhaustible fund of interest and sympathy in the past . [They]_{1450-the family at hurstley} wondered if [they]_{1450-the family at hurstley} ever should have ponies again . “ [I]_466-myra think not , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra , “ and yet how merry to scamper together over this chase ! ”_[466-myra] “ But [they]_{1450-the family at hurstley} would not let [us]_{1450-the family at hurstley} go , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ without [a groom]_{6908-a groom} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [A groom]_{6908-a groom} ! ”_[466-myra] exclaimed [Myra]_466-myra , with an elfish laugh ; “ [I]_466-myra believe , if the truth were really known , [we]_{1450-the family at hurstley} ought to be making [our]_{1450-the family at hurstley} own beds and washing [our]_{1450-the family at hurstley} own dinner plates . ”_[466-myra] “ And are [you]_466-myra sorry , [Myra]_466-myra , for all that has happened ? ”_{[425-endymion]} asked [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [I]_425-endymion hardly know what has happened . [They]_{1450-the family at hurstley} keep it very close . But [I]_425-endymion am too astonished to be sorry . Besides , what is the use of whimpering ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_425-endymion cried very much one day , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ Ah , [you]_466-myra are soft , [dear darling]_{6910-dear darling} . [I]_425-endymion never cried in [my]_425-endymion life , except once with rage . ”_{[425-endymion]} At Christmas [a new character]_{1466-a new character} appeared on the stage , [[the rector]_{1398-the rector} ’s son]_{1468-the rector ’s son} , [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} had completed a year with [a private tutor]_{1469-a private tutor} , and was on the eve of commencing [his]_{548-lord montfort} first term at [Oxford]_16-oxford , being eighteen , nearly five years older than [the twins]_{913-the twins} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} was tall , with a countenance of remarkable intelligence and power , though still softened by the innocence and bloom of boyhood . [He]_{548-lord montfort} was destined to be [a clergyman]_{1471-a clergyman} . [The twins]_{913-the twins} were often thrown into [his]_{548-lord montfort} society , for though too old to be [[their]_{913-the twins} mere companion]_{1473-their mere companion} , [his]_{548-lord montfort} presence was an excuse for [Mrs. Penruddock]_{394-mrs. penruddock} more frequently joining [them]_{913-the twins} in [their]_{913-the twins} strolls , and under [her]_{394-mrs. penruddock} auspices [their]_{913-the twins} wanderings had no limit , except the shortness of the days ; but [they]_{913-the twins} found some compensation for this in [their]_{913-the twins} frequent visits to [the rectory]_{1474-the rectory} , which was [a cheerful and agreeable home]_{1475-a cheerful and agreeable home} , full of stuffed birds , and dried plants , and marvellous fishes , and other innocent trophies and triumphs over nature . [The tenant of [the Manor Farm]_{1477-the manor farm}]_{1476-the tenant of the manor farm} was a good specimen of [[his]_{548-lord montfort} class]_{1478-his class} ; [a thorough Saxon , ruddy and bright visaged , with an athletic though rather bulky frame , hardened by exposure to the seasons and constant exercise]_{1479-a thorough saxon , ruddy and bright visaged , with an athletic though rather bulky frame , hardened by exposure to the seasons and constant exercise} . Although [he]_{548-lord montfort} was [the tenant of [several hundred acres]_{1481-several hundred acres}]_{1480-the tenant of several hundred acres} , [he]_{548-lord montfort} had an eye to the main chance in little things , which is a characteristic of [farmers]_1482-farmers , but [he]_{548-lord montfort} was good - natured and obliging , and while [he]_{548-lord montfort} foraged [their]_{913-the twins} pony , furnished [their]_{913-the twins} woodyard with logs and faggots , and supplied [them]_{913-the twins} from [his]_{548-lord montfort} dairy , [he]_{548-lord montfort} gratuitously performed for [the family]_{891-the family} at [the hall]_{1303-the hall} many other offices which tended to [their]_{891-the family} comfort and convenience , but which cost [him]_{548-lord montfort} nothing . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion liked to have a chat every now and then with [Farmer Thornberry]_{395-farmer thornberry} , who had a shrewd and idiomatic style of expressing [his]_{395-farmer thornberry} limited , but in its way complete , experience of [men]_1114-men and things , which was amusing and interesting to [a man of [the world]_{6658-the world} whose knowledge of rural life was mainly derived from grand shooting parties at [great houses]_{1488-great houses}]_{1486-a man of the world whose knowledge of rural life was mainly derived from grand shooting parties at great houses} . The pride and torment of [Farmer Thornberry]_{395-farmer thornberry} ’s life was [[his]_{395-farmer thornberry} only child]_{1489-his only child} , [Job]_396-job . “ [I]_{1490-the farmer} gave [him]_{548-lord montfort} the best of educations , ”_{[1490-the farmer]} said [the farmer]_{1490-the farmer} ; “ [he]_{548-lord montfort} had a much better chance than [I]_{1490-the farmer} had [myself]_{1490-the farmer} , for [I]_{1490-the farmer} do not pretend to be [a scholar]_{6911-a scholar} , and never was ; and yet [I]_{1490-the farmer} can not make head or tail of [him]_{548-lord montfort} . [I]_{1490-the farmer} wish [you]_{1490-the farmer} would speak to [him]_{548-lord montfort} some day , [sir]_6912-sir . [He]_{548-lord montfort} goes against [the land]_{6683-the land} , and yet [we]_6914-we have been on it for three generations , and have nothing to complain of ; and [he]_{548-lord montfort} is [a good farmer]_{6915-a good farmer} , too , is Job , none better ; a little too fond of experimenting , but then [he]_{548-lord montfort} is young . But [I]_{1490-the farmer} am very much afraid [he]_{548-lord montfort} will leave [me]_{1490-the farmer} . [I]_{1490-the farmer} think it is this new thing [the big - wigs]_{6916-the big - wigs} have set up in [London]_10-london that has put [him]_{548-lord montfort} wrong , for [he]_{548-lord montfort} is always reading [their]_{6916-the big - wigs} papers . ”_{[1490-the farmer]} “ And what is that ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ Well , [they]_{6916-the big - wigs} call [themselves]_{6916-the big - wigs} [the Society for the Diffusion of Knowledge]_{6917-the society for the diffusion of knowledge} , and [Lord Brougham]_{397-lord brougham} is at the head of it . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Ah ! [he]_{397-lord brougham} is [a dangerous man]_{6918-a dangerous man} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ Do [you]_425-endymion know , [I]_425-endymion think [he]_{397-lord brougham} is , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Farmer Thornberry]_{395-farmer thornberry} , very seriously , “ and by this token , [he]_{397-lord brougham} says a knowledge of chemistry is necessary for the cultivation of the soil . ”_{[395-farmer thornberry]} “ [Brougham]_{397-lord brougham} is [a man who would say anything]_{6919-a man who would say anything} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , “ and of one thing [you]_425-endymion may be quite certain , that there is no subject which [Lord Brougham]_{397-lord brougham} knows thoroughly . [I]_425-endymion have proved that , and if [you]_425-endymion ever have time some winter evening to read something on the matter , [I]_425-endymion will lend [you]_425-endymion a number of the ‘ Quarterly Review , ’ which might interest [you]_425-endymion . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_{1490-the farmer} wish [you]_425-endymion would lend it to [Job]_396-job , ”_{[1490-the farmer]} said [the farmer]_{1490-the farmer} . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion found [Job]_396-job not quite so manageable in controversy as [[his]_396-job father]_{788-his father} . [His]_396-job views were peculiar , and [his]_396-job conclusions certain . [He]_396-job had more than a smattering too of political economy , a kind of knowledge which [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion viewed with suspicion ; for though [he]_396-job had [himself]_396-job been looked upon as enlightened in this respect in the last years of [Lord Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} , when [Lord Wallace]_{398-lord wallace} and [Mr. Huskisson]_{333-huskisson} were astonishing [the world]_{6658-the world} , [he]_396-job had relapsed , after the schism of [the Tory party]_{725-the tory party} , into orthodoxy , and was satisfied that the tenets of [the economists]_{1495-the economists} were mere theories , or could only be reduced into practice by revolution . “ But it is a pleasant life , that of [a farmer]_{6920-a farmer} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion to [Job]_396-job . “ Yes , but life should be something more than pleasant , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job , who always looked discontented ; “ an ox in [a pasture]_{6921-a pasture} has a pleasant life . ”_[396-job] “ Well , and why should it not be a profitable one , too ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ [I]_396-job do not see [my]_396-job way to that , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job moodily ; “ there is not much to be got out of [the land]_{6683-the land} at any time , and still less on the terms [we]_6923-we hold it . ”_[396-job] “ But [you]_396-job are not high - rented ! ”_[396-job] “ Oh , rent is nothing , if everything else were right , but nothing is right , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job . “ In the first place , [a farmer]_{6920-a farmer} is [the only trader who has no security for [his]_{6920-a farmer} capital]_{6925-the only trader who has no security for his capital} . ”_[396-job] “ Ah ! [you]_396-job want a lease ? ”_[396-job] “ [I]_396-job should be very sorry to have a lease like any that [I]_396-job have seen , ”_[396-job] replied [Job]_396-job . “ [We]_6923-we had one once in [[our]_6923-we family]_{6743-our family} , and [we]_6923-we keep it as a curiosity . It is ten skins long , and more tyrannical nonsense was never engrossed by [man]_6751-man . ”_[396-job] “ But [[your]_396-job family]_{6928-your family} , [I]_425-endymion believe , has been on [this estate]_{6929-this estate} for generations now , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Ferrars]_425-endymion , “ and [they]_{6928-your family} have done well . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [They]_{6928-your family} have done about as well as [their]_{6928-your family} stock . [They]_{6928-your family} have existed , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job ; “ nothing more . ”_[396-job] “ [[Your]_396-job father]_{6930-your father} always gives [me]_425-endymion quite the idea of [a prosperous man]_{6931-a prosperous man} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ Whether [he]_{6930-your father} be or not [I]_396-job am sure [I]_396-job can not say , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job ; “ for as neither [he]_{6930-your father} nor [any of [[his]_{6930-your father} predecessors]_{6933-his predecessors}]_{6932-any of his predecessors} ever kept any accounts , it is rather difficult to ascertain [their]_{6928-your family} exact condition . So long as [he]_{6930-your father} has money enough in [his]_{6930-your father} pocket to pay [[his]_{6930-your father} labourers]_{6934-his labourers} and buy a little stock , [[my]_396-job father]_{6935-my father} , like [every British farmer]_{6936-every british farmer} , is content . The fact is , [he]_{6930-your father} is [a serf]_{6937-a serf} as much as [[his]_{6930-your father} men]_{6938-his men} , and until [we]_6939-we get rid of feudalism [he]_{6930-your father} will remain so . ”_[396-job] “ These are strong opinions , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , drawing [himself]_425-endymion up and looking a little cold . “ Yes , but [they]_{6928-your family} will make [their]_{6928-your family} way , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job . “ So far as [I]_396-job [myself]_396-job am concerned , [I]_396-job do not much care what happens to [the land]_{6683-the land} , for [I]_396-job do not mean to remain on [it]_{6683-the land} ; but [I]_396-job care for [the country]_{6643-the country} . For the sake of [the country]_{6643-the country} [I]_396-job should like to see the whole thing upset . ”_[396-job] “ What thing ? ”_{[425-endymion]} asked [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ Feudalism , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job . “ [I]_396-job should like to see [this estate]_{6929-this estate} managed on the same principles as [they]_{6928-your family} do [[their]_{6928-your family} great establishments in [the north of [England]_7-england]_{6945-the north of england}]_{6944-their great establishments in the north of england} . Instead of feudalism , [I]_396-job would substitute the commercial principle . [I]_396-job would have long leases without covenants ; no useless timber , and no game . ”_[396-job] “ Why , [you]_425-endymion would destroy [the country]_{6643-the country} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ [We]_6947-we owe everything to [the large towns]_{6948-the large towns} , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job . “ [The people in [the large towns]_{6948-the large towns}]_{6949-the people in the large towns} are miserable , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ [They]_{6949-the people in the large towns} can not be more miserable than [the people in [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{6951-the people in the country} , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job . “ [Their]_{6949-the people in the large towns} wretchedness is notorious , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ Look at [their]_{6949-the people in the large towns} riots . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , [we]_6947-we had Swing in [the country]_{6643-the country} only two or three years ago . ”_{[425-endymion]} [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion looked sad . The reminiscence was too near and too fatal . After a pause [he]_425-endymion said with an air of decision , and as if imparting a state secret , “ If it were not for [the agricultural districts]_{6954-the agricultural districts} , [[the King]_{6628-the king} ’s army]_{6956-the king ’s army} could not be recruited . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , that would not break [my]_396-job heart , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job . “ Why , [[my]_396-job good fellow]_{6957-my good fellow} , [you]_{6957-my good fellow} are [a Radical]_{6958-a radical} ! ”_[396-job] “ [They]_{6949-the people in the large towns} may call [me]_396-job what [they]_{6949-the people in the large towns} like , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job ; “ but it will not alter matters . However , [I]_396-job am going among [the Radicals]_{6959-the radicals} soon , and then [I]_396-job shall know what [they]_{6959-the radicals} are . ”_[396-job] “ And can [you]_425-endymion leave [[your]_425-endymion truly respectable parent]_{6960-your truly respectable parent} ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion rather solemnly , for [he]_425-endymion remembered [his]_425-endymion promise to [Farmer Thornberry]_{395-farmer thornberry} to speak seriously to [[his]_425-endymion son]_{783-his son} . “ Oh ! [[my]_425-endymion respectable parent]_{6961-my respectable parent} will do very well without [me]_425-endymion , [sir]_6912-sir . Only let [him]_{6961-my respectable parent} be able to drive into [Bamford]_55-bamford on market day , and get [two or three linendrapers]_{6963-two or three linendrapers} to take [their]_{6963-two or three linendrapers} hats off to [him]_{6961-my respectable parent} , and [he]_{6961-my respectable parent} will be happy enough , and always ready to die for [our]_6964-our glorious Constitution . ”_{[425-endymion]} Eighteen hundred and thirty - two , the darkest and most distressing year in the life of [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , closed in comparative calm and apparent content . [He]_425-endymion was [himself]_425-endymion greatly altered , both in manner and appearance . [He]_425-endymion was kind and gentle , but [he]_425-endymion was silent and rarely smiled . [His]_425-endymion hair was grizzled , and [he]_425-endymion began to stoop . But [he]_425-endymion was always employed , and was interested in [his]_425-endymion labours . [[His]_425-endymion sanguine wife]_{1497-his sanguine wife} bore up against [their]_1498-their misfortunes with far more animation . [She]_{1497-his sanguine wife} was at first amused with [her]_{1497-his sanguine wife} new life , and when [she]_{1497-his sanguine wife} was accustomed to it , [she]_{1497-his sanguine wife} found a never - failing resource in [her]_{1497-his sanguine wife} conviction of a coming reaction . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} possessed most feminine qualities , and many of them in excess . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} could not reason , but [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} intuition was remarkable . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was of opinion that “ [these people]_{6744-these people} never could go on , ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} and that [they]_1499-they must necessarily be succeeded by [William]_340-hurstley and [[his]_340-hurstley friends]_{844-his friends} . In vain [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} husband]_{986-her husband} , when [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} pressed [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} views and convictions on [him]_{986-her husband} , would shake [his]_{986-her husband} head over [the unprecedented majority of [the government]_{818-the government}]_{1502-the unprecedented majority of the government} , and sigh while [he]_{986-her husband} acknowledged that [the Tories]_{328-the tories} absolutely did not now command one fifth of [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} ; [his]_{986-her husband} shakes and sighs were equally disregarded by [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , and [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} persisted in [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} dreams of riding upon elephants . After all [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was right . There is nothing more remarkable in political history than the sudden break - up of [the Whig party]_{1505-the whig party} after [their]_{1505-the whig party} successful revolution of 1832 . It is one of the most striking instances on record of all the elements of political power being useless without [a commanding individual]_{1506-a commanding individual} will . During the second year of [their]_{1505-the whig party} exile in [the Berkshire hills]_{1507-the berkshire hills} , affairs looked so black that it seemed no change could occur except further and more calamitous revolution . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia went to [Vienna]_28-vienna that [she]_335-zenobia might breathe the atmosphere of law and order , and hinted to [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} that probably [she]_335-zenobia should never return — at least not until [Parliament]_{24-parliament} met , when [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} trusted [the House of Lords]_{6880-the house of lords} , if [they]_{6880-the house of lords} were not abolished in the interval , would save [the country]_{6643-the country} . And yet at the commencement of the following year [an old colleague of [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion]_{1510-an old colleague of mr. ferrars} apprised [him]_425-endymion , in the darkest and deepest confidence , that “ there was a screw loose , ”_{[425-endymion]} and [he]_425-endymion must “ look out for squalls . ”_{[425-endymion]} In the meantime [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion increased and established [his]_425-endymion claims on [[his]_425-endymion party]_{1511-his party} , if [they]_{1511-his party} ever did rally , by [his]_425-endymion masterly articles in [their]_{1511-his party} great Review , which circumstances favoured and which kept up that increasing feeling of terror and despair which then was deemed necessary for the advancement of Conservative opinions . At [home]_726-home a year or more had elapsed without change . The occasional appearance of [Nigel Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} was the only event . It was to all a pleasing , and to [some of [the family]_{891-the family}]_{1513-some of the family} a deeply interesting one . [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , though [a student]_{1515-a student} and devoted to the holy profession for which [he]_{548-lord montfort} was destined , was also [a sportsman]_{1516-a sportsman} . [His]_{548-lord montfort} Christianity was muscular , and [Endymion]_425-endymion , to whom [he]_{548-lord montfort} had taken a fancy , became the companion of [his]_{548-lord montfort} pastimes . All the shooting of [the estate]_{1517-the estate} was at [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} ’s command , but as there were [no keepers]_{1518-no keepers} , it was of course very rough work . Still it was a novel and animating life for [Endymion]_425-endymion ; and though the sport was slight , the pursuit was keen . Then [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} was [a great fisherman]_{1519-a great fisherman} , and [here]_1520-here [their]_1521-their efforts had a surer return , for [they]_1521-their dwelt in [a land of trout streams]_{1522-a land of trout streams} , and in [[their]_1521-their vicinity]_{1523-their vicinity} was [a not inconsiderable river]_{1524-a not inconsiderable river} . It was an adventure of delight to pursue [some of [these streams]_{1526-these streams}]_{1525-some of these streams} to [[their]_1521-their source]_{1527-their source} , throwing , as [they]_1521-their rambled on , the fly in [the rippling waters]_{1528-the rippling waters} . [Myra]_466-myra , too , took some pleasure in these fishing expeditions , carrying [their]_1521-their luncheon and a German book in [her]_466-myra wallet , and sitting quietly on the bank for hours , when [they]_1521-their had fixed upon [some favoured pool]_{1529-some favoured pool} for a prolonged campaign . Every time that [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} returned [home]_726-home , a difference , and a striking difference , was observed in [him]_{548-lord montfort} . [His]_{548-lord montfort} person , of course , became more manly , [his]_{548-lord montfort} manner more assured , [his]_{548-lord montfort} dress more modish . It was impossible to deny that [he]_{548-lord montfort} was extremely good - looking , interesting in [his]_{548-lord montfort} discourse , and distinguished in [his]_{548-lord montfort} appearance . [Endymion]_425-endymion idolised [him]_{548-lord montfort} . [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} was [[his]_425-endymion model]_{1531-his model} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} imitated [his]_{548-lord montfort} manner , caught the tone of [his]_{548-lord montfort} voice , and began to give opinions on subjects , sacred and profane . After a hard morning ’s march , one day , as [they]_1521-their were lolling on the turf amid the old beeches and the juniper , [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} said — “ What does [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion mean [you]_425-endymion to be , [Endymion]_425-endymion ? ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [I]_425-endymion do not know , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , looking perplexed . “ But [I]_425-endymion suppose [you]_{548-lord montfort} are to be something ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Yes ; [I]_{548-lord montfort} suppose [I]_{548-lord montfort} must be something ; because [papa]_6966-papa has lost [his]_6966-papa fortune . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ And what would [you]_425-endymion like to be ? ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [I]_425-endymion never thought about it , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ In [my]_{548-lord montfort} opinion there is only one thing for [a man]_{807-a man} to be in this age , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} peremptorily ; “ [he]_{807-a man} should go into [the Church]_{13-the church} . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [The Church]_{13-the church} ! ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ There will soon be nothing else left , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} . “ [The Church]_{6648-the church} must last for ever . [It]_{6648-the church} is built upon a rock . [It]_{6648-the church} was founded by [God]_401-god ; all other governments have been founded by [men]_1114-men . When [they]_1114-men are destroyed , and the process of destruction seems rapid , there will be nothing left to govern [mankind]_786-mankind except the Church . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ Indeed ! ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “ [papa]_6966-papa is very much in favour of [the Church]_{13-the church} , and , [I]_425-endymion know , is writing something about it . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Yes , but [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion is [an Erastian]_{6972-an erastian} , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} ; “ [you]_6973-you need not tell [him]_425-endymion [I]_{548-lord montfort} said so , but [he]_425-endymion is [one]_6769-one . [He]_425-endymion wants [the Church]_{6648-the church} to be [the servant of [the State]_{1022-the state}]_{6976-the servant of the state} , and all that sort of thing , but that will not do any longer . This destruction of [the Irish bishoprics]_{6978-the irish bishoprics} has brought affairs to a crisis . [No human power]_{6979-no human power} has the right to destroy a bishopric . It is a divinely - ordained office , and when [a diocese]_{6980-a diocese} is once established , it is eternal . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [I]_425-endymion see , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , much interested . “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} wish , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} continued [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , “ [you]_6973-you were two or three years older , and [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion could send [you]_6973-you to [Oxford]_16-oxford . That is the place to understand these things , and they will soon be the only things to understand . [The rector]_{1398-the rector} knows nothing about them . [[My]_{548-lord montfort} father]_{6935-my father} is thoroughly high and dry , and has not the slightest idea of Church principles . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ Indeed ! ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ It is quite a new set even at [Oxford]_16-oxford , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} continued [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} ; “ but [their]_6983-their principles are as old as [the Apostles]_{6984-the apostles} , and come down from them , straight . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ That is a long time ago , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} have a great fancy , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} continued [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , without apparently attending to [him]_425-endymion , “ to give [you]_6973-you a thorough Church education . It would be the making of [you]_6973-you . [You]_6973-you would then have a purpose in life , and never be in doubt or perplexity on any subject . [We]_6985-we ought to move heaven and [earth]_6986-earth to induce [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion to send [you]_6973-you to [Oxford]_16-oxford . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [I]_425-endymion will speak to [Myra]_466-myra about it , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} said something of this to [[your]_6973-you sister]_{6987-your sister} the other day , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , “ but [I]_{548-lord montfort} fear [she]_{6987-your sister} is terribly [Erastian]_402-erastian . However , [I]_{548-lord montfort} will give [you]_6973-you something to read . It is not very long , but [you]_6973-you can read it at [your]_6973-you leisure , and then [we]_6988-we will talk over it afterwards , and perhaps [I]_{548-lord montfort} may give [you]_6973-you something else . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [Endymion]_425-endymion did not fail to give a report of this conversation and similar ones to [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} , for [he]_425-endymion was in the habit of telling [her]_{1096-his sister} everything . [She]_{1096-his sister} listened with attention , but not with interest , to [his]_425-endymion story . [Her]_{1096-his sister} expression was kind , but hardly serious . [Her]_{1096-his sister} wondrous eyes gave [him]_425-endymion a glance of blended mockery and affection . “ [Dear darling]_{6910-dear darling} , ”_{[1096-his sister]} [she]_{1096-his sister} said , “ if [you]_{6910-dear darling} are to be [a clergyman]_{1471-a clergyman} , [I]_{1096-his sister} should like [you]_{6910-dear darling} to be [a cardinal]_{6991-a cardinal} . ”_{[1096-his sister]} The dark deep hints that had reached [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion at the beginning of 1834 were the harbingers of startling events . In the spring it began to be rumoured among [the initiated]_{755-the initiated} , that the mighty Reform Cabinet with [its]_1534-its colossal majority , and its testimonial goblets of gold , raised by the penny subscriptions of [the grateful people]_{1535-the grateful people} , was in convulsions , and before the month of July had elapsed [Lord Grey]_{384-lord grey} had resigned , under circumstances which exhibited the entire demoralisation of [[his]_{384-lord grey} party]_{1511-his party} . Except [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , [every one]_{1385-every one} was of the opinion that [the King]_{6628-the king} acted wisely in entrusting the reconstruction of [the Whig ministry]_{1539-the whig ministry} to [[his]_{6628-the king} late Secretary of State]_{1540-his late secretary of state} , [Lord Melbourne]_{403-lord melbourne} . Nevertheless , it could no longer be concealed , nay , it was invariably admitted , that the political situation had been largely and most unexpectedly changed , and that there was a prospect , dim , perhaps , yet not undefinable , of the conduct of public affairs again falling to the alternate management of [two rival constitutional parties]_{1541-two rival constitutional parties} . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia was so full of hope , and almost of triumph , that [she]_335-zenobia induced [[her]_335-zenobia lord]_{1542-her lord} in the autumn to assemble [[their]_1543-their political friends]_{1544-their political friends} at [one of [his]_{1542-her lord} great seats]_{1545-one of his great seats} , and [Mr.]_1546-mr. and [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} were urgently invited to join [the party]_{1547-the party} . But , after some hesitation , [they]_1543-their declined this proposal . Had [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion been as sanguine as [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} , [he]_425-endymion would perhaps have overcome [his]_425-endymion strong disinclination to re - enter [the world]_{6658-the world} , but though no longer despairing of a Tory revival , [he]_425-endymion was of opinion that a considerable period , even several years , must elapse before its occurrence . Strange to say , [he]_425-endymion found no difficulty in following [his]_425-endymion own humour through any contrary disposition on the part of [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . With all [her]_335-zenobia ambition and passionate love of society , [she]_335-zenobia was unwilling to return to that stage , where [she]_335-zenobia once had blazed , in a subdued and almost subordinate position . In fact , it was an affair of the wardrobe . [The queen of costumes , whose fanciful and gorgeous attire even [Zenobia]_335-zenobia was wo nt to praise]_{1550-the queen of costumes , whose fanciful and gorgeous attire even zenobia was wo nt to praise} , could not endure a reappearance in old dresses . “ [I]_335-zenobia do not so much care about [my]_335-zenobia jewels , [William]_340-hurstley , ”_{[335-zenobia]} [she]_335-zenobia said to [[her]_335-zenobia husband]_{986-her husband} , “ but [one]_6769-one must have new dresses . ”_{[335-zenobia]} It was a still mild day in November , a month which in [the country]_{6643-the country} , and especially on [the light soils]_{1553-the light soils} , has many charms , and [the whole Ferrars family]_{1554-the whole ferrars family} were returning [home]_726-home after an afternoon ramble on the chase . The leaf had changed but had not fallen , and the vast spiral masses of the dark green juniper effectively contrasted with the rich brown foliage of the beech , varied occasionally by the scarlet leaves of the wild cherry tree , that always mingles with [these woods]_{1556-these woods} . Around [the house]_{929-the house} were some lime trees of large size , and at this period of the year their foliage , still perfect , was literally quite golden . They seemed like trees in some fairy tale of [imprisoned princesses]_{1558-imprisoned princesses} or [wandering cavaliers]_{1559-wandering cavaliers} , and such they would remain , until the fatal night that brings the first frost . “ There is a parcel from [London]_10-london , ”_{[1560-the servant]} said [the servant]_{1560-the servant} to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , as [they]_1561-they entered [the house]_{929-the house} . “ It is on [your]_425-endymion desk . ”_{[1560-the servant]} A parcel from [London]_10-london was one of the great events of [their]_1561-they life . What could it be ? Perhaps some proofs , probably some books . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion entered [[his]_425-endymion room]_{1563-his room} alone . It was a very small brown paper parcel , evidently not books . [He]_425-endymion opened it hastily , and disencumbered its contents of several coverings . The contents took the form of a letter — a single letter . The handwriting was recognised , and [he]_425-endymion read the letter with an agitated countenance , and then [he]_425-endymion opened the door of [[his]_425-endymion room]_{1563-his room} , and called loudly for [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} , who was by [his]_425-endymion side in a few moments . “ A letter , [[my]_425-endymion love]_{6993-my love} , from [Barron]_404-barron , ”_{[425-endymion]} [he]_425-endymion cried . “ [The King]_{6628-the king} has dismissed [Lord Melbourne]_{403-lord melbourne} and sent for [the Duke of [Wellington]_{17-wellington}]_{370-the duke of wellington} , who has accepted the conduct of affairs . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [You]_425-endymion must go to [town]_6995-town directly , ”_{[1261-his wife]} said [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} . “ [He]_425-endymion offered [you]_425-endymion the Cabinet in 1832 . [No person]_{6996-no person} has such a strong claim on [him]_425-endymion as [you]_425-endymion have . ”_{[1261-his wife]} “ It does not appear that [he]_425-endymion is exactly [prime minister]_{6997-prime minister} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , looking again at the letter . “ [They]_6998-they have sent for [Peel]_332-peel , who is at [Rome]_57-rome , but [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} is to conduct [the government]_{818-the government} till [he]_{6633-the duke} arrives . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [You]_425-endymion must go to [town]_6995-town immediately , ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} repeated [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . “ There is not a moment to be lost . Send down to [the Horse Shoe]_{7002-the horse shoe} and secure [an inside place in [the Salisbury coach]_{7004-the salisbury coach}]_{7003-an inside place in the salisbury coach} . It reaches [this place]_{7005-this place} at nine to - morrow morning . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} will have everything ready . [You]_425-endymion must take a portmanteau and a carpet - bag . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} wonder if [you]_425-endymion could get [a bedroom at [the Rodneys ’]_{7007-the rodneys ’}]_{7006-a bedroom at the rodneys ’} . It would be so nice to be among [old friends]_{7008-old friends} ; [they]_{7008-old friends} must feel for [you]_425-endymion . And then it will be near [the Carlton]_{58-the carlton} , which is a great thing . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} wonder how [he]_{6633-the duke} will form [[his]_{6633-the duke} cabinet]_{7009-his cabinet} . What a pity [he]_{6633-the duke} is not [here]_1520-here ! ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} “ It is a wonderful event , but the difficulties must be immense , ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} observed [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . “ Oh ! [you]_425-endymion always see difficulties . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} see none . [The King]_{6628-the king} is with [us]_7012-we , [the country]_{6643-the country} is disgusted . It is what [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} always said would be ; the reaction is complete . ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} “ Well , [we]_7012-we had better now go and tell [the children]_{864-the children} , ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} said [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . “ [I]_1567-i leave [you]_{864-the children} all here for the first time , ”_[1567-i] and [he]_1567-i seemed to sigh . “ Well , [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} hope [we]_7012-we shall soon join [you]_1567-i , ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} said [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . “ It is the very best time for hiring [a house]_{7015-a house} . What [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} have set [my]_{330-mrs. ferrars} heart upon is [the Green Park]_{7016-the green park} . [It]_{7016-the green park} will be near [[your]_{864-the children} office]_{7017-your office} and not too near . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} am sure [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} could not live again in [a street]_{7018-a street} . ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} [The children]_{864-the children} were informed that public events of importance had occurred , that [the King]_{6628-the king} had changed [his]_{6628-the king} ministry , and that [papa]_6966-papa must go up to [town]_6995-town immediately and see [the Duke of [Wellington]_{17-wellington}]_{815-the duke of wellington} . The eyes of [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} danced with excitement as [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} communicated to [them]_{864-the children} all this intelligence , and much more , with a volubility in which of late years [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had rarely indulged . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion looked grave and said little . Then [he]_425-endymion patted [Endymion]_425-endymion on the head , and kissed [Myra]_466-myra , who returned [his]_425-endymion embrace with a warmth unusual with [her]_466-myra . [The whole household]_{1573-the whole household} soon became in a state of bustle with the preparations for the early departure of [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . It seemed difficult to comprehend how filling a portmanteau and a carpet - bag could induce such excited and continuous exertions . But then there was so much to remember , and then there was always something forgotten . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was in [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} bedroom]_{1574-her bedroom} surrounded by all [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} maids]_{1575-her maids} ; [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was in [[his]_425-endymion study]_{1576-his study} looking out some papers which it was necessary to take with [him]_425-endymion . [The children]_{864-the children} were alone . “ [I]_466-myra wonder if [we]_{864-the children} shall be restored to [our]_{864-the children} greatness , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra to [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ Well , [I]_466-myra shall be sorry to leave [the old place]_{7019-the old place} ; [I]_466-myra have been happy [here]_1520-here . ”_[466-myra] “ [I]_466-myra have not , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra ; “ and [I]_466-myra do not think [I]_466-myra could have borne this life had it not been for [you]_425-endymion . ”_[466-myra] “ It will be a wonderful change , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ If it comes ; [I]_425-endymion fear [papa]_6966-papa is not daring enough . However , if [we]_1578-we get out of this hole , it will be something . ”_{[425-endymion]} Tea - time brought [them]_1578-we all together again , but when the meal was over , none of the usual occupations of the evening were pursued ; no work , no books , no reading aloud . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was to get up very early , and that was a reason for all retiring soon . And yet neither [the husband]_{1579-the husband} nor [the wife]_{1580-the wife} really cared to sleep . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} sate by the fire in [[his]_425-endymion dressing - room]_{1581-his dressing - room} , speculating on all possible combinations , and infusing into [him]_425-endymion all [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} suggestions and all [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} schemes . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was still prudent , and still would have preferred a great government — [India]_31-india if possible ; but had made up [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} mind that [he]_425-endymion must accept the cabinet . Considering what had occurred in 1832 , [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} thought [he]_425-endymion was bound in honour to do so . [[Her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} husband]_{986-her husband} listened rather than conversed , and seemed lost in thought . At last [he]_425-endymion rose , and , embracing [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} with much affection , said , “ [You]_{330-mrs. ferrars} forget [I]_425-endymion am to rise with the lark . [I]_425-endymion shall write to [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} every day . [Best and dearest of women]_{7022-best and dearest of women} , [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} have always been right , and all [my]_425-endymion good fortune has come from [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . ”_{[425-endymion]} It was a very tedious journey , and it took the whole day to accomplish a distance which [a rapid express train]_{1583-a rapid express train} now can achieve in an hour . [The coach]_{1584-the coach} carried [six inside passengers]_{1585-six inside passengers} , and [they]_{1585-six inside passengers} had to dine on [the road]_{1586-the road} . [All the passengers]_{1587-all the passengers} were [strangers]_{1330-strangers} to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , and [he]_425-endymion was by [them]_{1587-all the passengers} unknown ; one of [them]_{1587-all the passengers} purchased , though with difficulty , a second edition of the “ Times ”_{[1590-the purchaser of the paper]} as [they]_{1587-all the passengers} approached [London]_10-london , and favoured [[his]_425-endymion fellow - travellers]_{1589-his fellow - travellers} with the news of the change of ministry . There was much excitement , and [the purchaser of the paper]_{1590-the purchaser of the paper} gave it as [his]_{1590-the purchaser of the paper} opinion , “ that it was an intrigue of [the Court]_{980-the court} and [the Tories]_{1428-the tories} , and would never do . ”_{[1591-another]} [Another]_1591-another modestly intimated that [he]_425-endymion thought there was a decided reaction . A third announced that [England]_7-england would never submit to be governed by [O’Connell]_{368-o’connell} . As the gloom of evening descended , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion felt depressed . Though [his]_425-endymion life at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley had been pensive and melancholy , [he]_425-endymion felt now the charm and the want of that sweet domestic distraction which had often prevented [his]_425-endymion mind from over - brooding , and had softened life by sympathy in little things . Nor was it without emotion that [he]_425-endymion found [himself]_425-endymion again in [London]_10-london , [[that proud city]_{1592-that proud city} where once [he]_425-endymion had [himself]_425-endymion been so proud]_{1593-that proud city where once he had himself been so proud} . [The streets]_{1594-the streets} were lighted , and seemed swarming with an infinite population , and [the coach]_{1584-the coach} finally stopped at [a great inn in [the Strand]_{59-the strand}]_{1596-a great inn in the strand} , where [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion thought it prudent to secure accommodation for the night . It was too late to look after [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} , but in deference to the strict injunction of [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , [he]_425-endymion paid [them]_{405-the rodneys} a visit next morning on [his]_425-endymion way to [[his]_425-endymion political chief]_{1597-his political chief} . In the days of [the great modistes]_{1598-the great modistes} , when [an English lady]_{1599-an english lady} might absolutely be dressed in [London]_10-london , [the most celebrated mantua - maker in [that city]_{1601-that city}]_{1600-the most celebrated mantua - maker in that city} was [Madame Euphrosyne]_{406-madame euphrosyne} . [She]_{406-madame euphrosyne} was as fascinating as [she]_{406-madame euphrosyne} was fashionable . [She]_{406-madame euphrosyne} was so graceful , [her]_{406-madame euphrosyne} manners were so pretty , so natural , and so insinuating ! [She]_{406-madame euphrosyne} took so lively an interest in [[her]_{406-madame euphrosyne} clients]_{1602-her clients} — [her]_{406-madame euphrosyne} very heart was in [their]_{1602-her clients} good looks . [She]_{406-madame euphrosyne} was a great favourite of [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , and [that lady of [Madame Euphrosyne]_{406-madame euphrosyne}]_{1603-that lady of madame euphrosyne} . [She]_{406-madame euphrosyne} assured [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} that [she]_{406-madame euphrosyne} was prouder of dressing [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} than all [the other fine ladies in [London]_10-london together]_{1604-the other fine ladies in london together} , and [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} believed [her]_{406-madame euphrosyne} . Unfortunately , while in the way of making a large fortune , [Madame Euphrosyne]_{406-madame euphrosyne} , who was romantic , fell in love with , and married , [a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for [him]_{1605-a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for him a position in the company of drury lane theatre , then a place of refined resort , which his abilities did not justify . after pillaging and plundering his wife for many years} a position in the company of [Drury Lane Theatre]_{1606-drury lane theatre} , then a place of refined resort , which [his]_{1605-a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for him a position in the company of drury lane theatre , then a place of refined resort , which his abilities did not justify . after pillaging and plundering his wife for many years} abilities did not justify . After pillaging and plundering [[his]_{1605-a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for him a position in the company of drury lane theatre , then a place of refined resort , which his abilities did not justify . after pillaging and plundering his wife for many years} wife]_{1261-his wife} for many years]_{1605-a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for him a position in the company of drury lane theatre , then a place of refined resort , which his abilities did not justify . after pillaging and plundering his wife for many years} , [he]_{1605-a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for him a position in the company of drury lane theatre , then a place of refined resort , which his abilities did not justify . after pillaging and plundering his wife for many years} finally involved [her]_{1261-his wife} in such engagements , that [she]_{1261-his wife} had to take refuge in [the Bankruptcy Court]_{1608-the bankruptcy court} . [Her]_{1261-his wife} business was ruined , and [her]_{1261-his wife} spirit was broken , and [she]_{1261-his wife} died shortly after of adversity and chagrin . [[Her]_{1261-his wife} daughter]_{1609-her daughter} [Sylvia]_407-sylvia was then eighteen , and had inherited with the grace of [[her]_407-sylvia mother]_{1374-her mother} the beauty of [[her]_407-sylvia less reputable parent]_{1611-her less reputable parent} . [Her]_407-sylvia figure was slight and undulating , and [she]_407-sylvia was always exquisitely dressed . A brilliant complexion set off to advantage [her]_407-sylvia delicate features , which , though serene , were not devoid of a certain expression of archness . [Her]_407-sylvia white hands were delicate , [her]_407-sylvia light eyes inclined to merriment , and [her]_407-sylvia nose quite a gem , though a little turned up . After [their]_1612-their ruin , [[her]_407-sylvia profligate father]_{1613-her profligate father} told [her]_407-sylvia that [her]_407-sylvia face was [her]_407-sylvia fortune , and that [she]_407-sylvia must provide for [herself]_407-sylvia , in which [she]_407-sylvia would find no difficulty . But [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , though [she]_407-sylvia had never enjoyed the advantage of any training , moral or religious , had no bad impulses even if [she]_407-sylvia had no good ones , was of a rather cold character , and extremely prudent . [She]_407-sylvia recoiled from the life of riot , and disorder , and irregularity , in which [she]_407-sylvia had unwittingly passed [her]_407-sylvia days , and which had terminated so tragically , and [she]_407-sylvia resolved to make an effort to secure for [herself]_407-sylvia a different career . [She]_407-sylvia had heard that [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was in want of [an attendant]_{1614-an attendant} , and [she]_407-sylvia determined to apply for the post . As [one of the chief customers of [[her]_407-sylvia mother]_{1374-her mother}]_{1615-one of the chief customers of her mother} , [Sylvia]_407-sylvia had been in the frequent habit of waiting on [that lady]_{1617-that lady} , with whom [she]_407-sylvia had become a favourite . [She]_407-sylvia was so pretty , and [the only person who could fit [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars}]_{1618-the only person who could fit mrs. ferrars} . [Her]_407-sylvia appeal , therefore , was not in vain ; it was more than successful . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was attracted by [Sylvia]_407-sylvia . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was magnificent , generous , and [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} liked to be [a patroness]_{1619-a patroness} and surrounded by [favourites]_{1620-favourites} . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} determined that [Sylvia]_407-sylvia should not sink into a menial position ; [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} adopted [her]_407-sylvia as [a humble friend]_{1621-a humble friend} , and one who every day became more regarded by [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . [Sylvia]_407-sylvia arranged [her]_407-sylvia invitations to [her]_407-sylvia receptions , a task which required finish and precision ; sometimes wrote [her]_407-sylvia notes . [She]_407-sylvia spoke and wrote French too , and that was useful , was [a musician]_{1622-a musician} , and had a pretty voice . Above all , [she]_407-sylvia was [a first - rate counsellor in costume]_{1623-a first - rate counsellor in costume} ; and so , looking also after [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} ’ dogs and birds , [she]_407-sylvia became almost [one of [the family]_{891-the family}]_{1624-one of the family} ; dined with [them]_{891-the family} often when [they]_{891-the family} were alone , and was frequently [[Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} ’ companion]_{1626-mrs. ferrars ’ companion} in [[her]_407-sylvia carriage]_{1627-her carriage} . [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , though not by nature impulsive , really adored [[her]_407-sylvia patroness]_{1628-her patroness} . [She]_407-sylvia governed [her]_407-sylvia manners and [she]_407-sylvia modelled [her]_407-sylvia dress on that great original , and , next to [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , [Sylvia]_407-sylvia in time became nearly [the finest lady in [London]_10-london]_{1629-the finest lady in london} . There was , indeed , much in [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} to captivate [a person like [Sylvia]_407-sylvia]_{1630-a person like sylvia} . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was beautiful , fashionable , gorgeous , wonderfully expensive , and , where [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} taste was pleased , profusely generous . [Her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} winning manner was not less irresistible because it was sometimes uncertain , and [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had the art of being intimate without being familiar . When the crash came , [Sylvia]_407-sylvia was really broken - hearted , or believed [she]_407-sylvia was , and implored that [she]_407-sylvia might attend [the deposed sovereigns]_{1631-the deposed sovereigns} into exile ; but that was impossible , however anxious [they]_1632-they might be as to the future of [[their]_1632-they favourite]_{1633-their favourite} . [Her]_407-sylvia destiny was sooner decided than [they]_1632-they could have anticipated . There was [a member of the household]_{1634-a member of the household} , or rather family , in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} , who bore almost the same relation to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion as [Sylvia]_407-sylvia to [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} . This was [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , [a remarkably good - looking person , by nature really a little resembling [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} principal]_{1637-his principal} , and completing the resemblance by consummate art]_{1636-a remarkably good - looking person , by nature really a little resembling his principal , and completing the resemblance by consummate art} . [The courtiers of [Alexander of Macedonia]_{409-alexander of macedonia}]_{1638-the courtiers of alexander of macedonia} could not study [[their]_{1638-the courtiers of alexander of macedonia} chief]_{1639-their chief} with more devotion , or more sedulously imitate [his]_{408-mr. rodney} mien and carriage , than did [[Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} that distinguished individual of whom [he]_{408-mr. rodney} was [the humble friend]_{1641-the humble friend} , and who [he]_{408-mr. rodney} was convinced was destined to be [Prime Minister of [England]_7-england]_{848-prime minister of england}]_{1640-mr. rodney that distinguished individual of whom he was the humble friend , and who he was convinced was destined to be prime minister of england} . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} was [the son of [the office - keeper of [old Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion]_{1644-the office - keeper of old mr. ferrars}]_{1643-the son of the office - keeper of old mr. ferrars} , and it was the ambition of [the father]_{1264-the father} that [[his]_{1264-the father} son]_{783-his son} , for whom [he]_{1264-the father} had secured a sound education , should become [a member of the civil service]_{1647-a member of the civil service} . It had become an apothegm in [the Ferrars family]_{1090-the ferrars family} that something must be done for [Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , and whenever the apparent occasion failed , which was not unfrequent , [old Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion used always to add , “ Never mind ; so long as [I]_425-endymion live , [Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} shall never want [a home]_{7025-a home} . ”_{[425-endymion]} [The object of all this kindness]_{1649-the object of all this kindness} , however , was little distressed by [their]_1650-their failures in [his]_425-endymion preferment . [He]_425-endymion had implicit faith in the career of [[his]_425-endymion friend]_{719-his friend} and [master]_1652-master , and looked forward to the time when it might not be impossible that [he]_425-endymion [himself]_425-endymion might find a haven in a commissionership . [Recently Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion had been able to confer on [him]_{408-mr. rodney} a small post with duties not too engrossing , and which did not prevent [his]_{408-mr. rodney} regular presence in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} , where [he]_{408-mr. rodney} made [himself]_{408-mr. rodney} generally useful . If there were anything confidential to be accomplished in [their]_1650-their domestic life , everything might be trusted to [his]_{408-mr. rodney} discretion and entire devotion . [He]_{408-mr. rodney} supervised the establishment without injudiciously interfering with [the house - steward]_{1653-the house - steward} , copied secret papers for [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , and when [that gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} was out of office acted as [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} private secretary]_{769-his private secretary} . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} was [the most official person in the ministerial circle]_{1656-the most official person in the ministerial circle} . [He]_{408-mr. rodney} considered human nature only with reference to office . [No one]_{6647-no one} was so intimately acquainted with all the details of the lesser patronage as [himself]_{408-mr. rodney} , and [his]_{408-mr. rodney} hours of study were passed in the pages of the “ Peerage ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} and in penetrating the mysteries of the “ Royal Calendar . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} The events of 1832 , therefore , to [this gentleman]_{1658-this gentleman} were scarcely a less severe blow than to [[the Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} family]_{1090-the ferrars family} itself . Indeed , like [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} chief]_{1660-his chief} , [he]_{408-mr. rodney} looked upon [himself]_{408-mr. rodney} as [the victim of a revolution]_{1661-the victim of a revolution} . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} had always been an admirer of [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , but no more . [He]_{408-mr. rodney} had accompanied [her]_407-sylvia to [the theatre]_{1662-the theatre} , and had attended [her]_407-sylvia to [the park]_{1663-the park} , but this was quite understood on both sides only to be gallantry ; [both]_1664-both , perhaps , in [their]_1664-both prosperity , with respect to the serious step of life , had indulged in higher dreams . But the sympathy of sorrow is stronger than the sympathy of prosperity . In the darkness of [their]_1664-both lives , each required comfort : [he]_{408-mr. rodney} murmured some accents of tender solace , and [Sylvia]_407-sylvia agreed to become [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} . When [they]_1664-both considered [their]_1664-both position , the prospect was not free from anxiety . To marry and then separate is , where there is affection , trying . [His]_{408-mr. rodney} income would secure [them]_1664-both little more than a roof , but how to live under that roof was a mystery . For [her]_407-sylvia to become [a governess]_{1665-a governess} , and for [him]_{408-mr. rodney} to become [a secretary , and to meet only on an occasional Sunday]_{1666-a secretary , and to meet only on an occasional sunday} , was a sorry lot . And yet both possessed accomplishments or acquirements which ought in some degree to be productive . [Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} had [a friend]_{706-a friend} , and [he]_{408-mr. rodney} determined to consult [him]_{706-a friend} . [That friend]_{1668-that friend} was [no common person]_{1669-no common person} ; [he]_{1668-that friend} was [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} , by birth [a Yorkshireman , and gifted with all the attributes , physical and intellectual , of that celebrated race]_{1670-a yorkshireman , and gifted with all the attributes , physical and intellectual , of that celebrated race} . At present [he]_{1668-that friend} was [the most fashionable tailor in [London]_10-london]_{1671-the most fashionable tailor in london} , and one whom [many persons]_{1672-many persons} consulted . Besides being consummate in [his]_{1668-that friend} art , [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} had the reputation of being [a man of singularly good judgment]_{1673-a man of singularly good judgment} . [He]_{1668-that friend} was one who obtained influence over all with whom [he]_{1668-that friend} came in contact , and as [his]_{1668-that friend} business placed [him]_{1668-that friend} in contact with various classes , but especially with [the class socially most distinguished]_{1674-the class socially most distinguished} , [his]_{1668-that friend} influence was great . [The golden youth who repaired to [his]_{1668-that friend} counters]_{1675-the golden youth who repaired to his counters} came [there]_890-there not merely to obtain raiment of the best material and the most perfect cut , but to see and talk with [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} , and to ask [his]_{1668-that friend} opinion on various points . There was [a spacious room]_{1677-a spacious room} where , if [they]_1678-they liked , [they]_1678-they might smoke a cigar , and “ [Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} ’s cigars ”_{[411-mr. vigo]} were something which [no one]_{6647-no one} could rival . If [they]_1678-they liked to take a glass of hock with [their]_1678-they tobacco , there was a bottle ready from [the cellars of [Johannisberg]_{60-johannisberg}]_{1680-the cellars of johannisberg} . [[Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} ’s stable]_{1681-mr. vigo ’s stable} was almost as famous as [its master]_{1682-its master} ; [he]_{411-mr. vigo} drove the finest horses in [London]_10-london , and rode the best hunters in [the Vale of Aylesbury]_{1683-the vale of aylesbury} . With all this , [his]_{411-mr. vigo} manners were exactly what they should be . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} was neither pretentious nor servile , but simple , and with becoming respect for [others]_728-others and for [himself]_{411-mr. vigo} . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} never took a liberty with [any one]_{1685-any one} , and such treatment , as is generally the case , was reciprocal . [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} was much attached to [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , and was proud of [his]_{411-mr. vigo} intimate acquaintance with [him]_{408-mr. rodney} . [He]_{408-mr. rodney} wanted [a friend]_{706-a friend} not of [his]_{408-mr. rodney} own order , for that would not increase or improve [his]_{408-mr. rodney} ideas , but one conversant with the habits and feelings of [a superior class]_{1687-a superior class} , and yet [he]_{408-mr. rodney} did not want [a fine gentleman]_{1688-a fine gentleman} for [an intimate]_{1689-an intimate} , who would have been either [an insolent patron]_{1690-an insolent patron} or [a designing parasite]_{1691-a designing parasite} . [Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} had relations with [the aristocracy]_{1056-the aristocracy} , with the political world , and could feel the pulse of public life . [His]_{408-mr. rodney} appearance was engaging , [his]_{408-mr. rodney} manners gentle if not gentlemanlike , and [he]_{408-mr. rodney} had a temper never disturbed . This is a quality highly appreciated by [men of energy and fire , who may happen not to have a complete self - control]_{1693-men of energy and fire , who may happen not to have a complete self - control} . When [Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} detailed to [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} friend]_{719-his friend} the catastrophe that had occurred and all its sad consequences , [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} heard [him]_{408-mr. rodney} in silence , occasionally nodding [his]_{411-mr. vigo} head in sympathy or approbation , or scrutinising a statement with [his]_{411-mr. vigo} keen hazel eye . When [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} visitor]_{1695-his visitor} had finished , [he]_{408-mr. rodney} said — “ When there has been a crash , there is nothing like a change of scene . [I]_{408-mr. rodney} propose that [you]_7026-you and [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} should come and stay with [me]_{408-mr. rodney} a week at [[my]_{408-mr. rodney} house at [Barnes]_61-barnes]_{7027-my house at barnes} , and there a good many things may occur to [us]_{405-the rodneys} . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} And so , towards the end of the week , when [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} had exhausted [their]_{405-the rodneys} whole programme of projects , against every one of which there seemed some invincible objection , [[their]_{405-the rodneys} host]_{1696-their host} said , “ [You]_7026-you know [I]_{1696-their host} rather speculate in [houses]_7028-houses . [I]_{1696-their host} bought one last year in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} . [It]_7028-houses is [a large roomy house in a quiet situation , though in a bustling quarter , just where [members of parliament]_{7030-members of parliament} would like to lodge]_{7029-a large roomy house in a quiet situation , though in a bustling quarter , just where members of parliament would like to lodge} . [I]_{1696-their host} have put [it]_7028-houses in thorough repair . What [I]_{1696-their host} propose is that [you]_7026-you should live [there]_890-there , let [the first and second floors]_{7032-the first and second floors} — [they]_{7032-the first and second floors} are equally good — and live on [the ground floor]_{7033-the ground floor} [yourselves]_7026-you , which is amply convenient . [We]_{405-the rodneys} will not talk about rent till the year is over and [we]_{405-the rodneys} see how it answers . [The house]_{929-the house} is unfurnished , but that is nothing . [I]_{1696-their host} will introduce [you]_7026-you to [a friend of [mine]_{1696-their host} who will furnish it for [you]_7026-you solidly and handsomely , [you]_7026-you paying a percentage on the amount expended]_{7035-a friend of mine who will furnish it for you solidly and handsomely , you paying a percentage on the amount expended} . [He]_{7035-a friend of mine who will furnish it for you solidly and handsomely , you paying a percentage on the amount expended} will want a guarantee , but of course [I]_{1696-their host} will be that . It is an experiment , but try it . Try it for a year ; at any rate [you]_7026-you will be [a householder]_{7036-a householder} , and [you]_7026-you will have the opportunity of thinking of something else . ”_{[1696-their host]} Hitherto [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} had been successful in [their]_{405-the rodneys} enterprise , and the soundness of [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} ’s advice had been proved . [[Their]_{405-the rodneys} house]_{1697-their house} was full , and of [the best tenants]_{1698-the best tenants} . [[Their]_{405-the rodneys} first floor]_{1699-their first floor} was taken by [a distinguished M.P.]_{1700-a distinguished m.p.} , [a county member of repute whom [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} had known before the “ revolution]_{7037-a county member of repute whom mr. rodney had known before the “ revolution} , ”_{[1700-a distinguished m.p.]} and who was so pleased with [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} quarters]_{1701-his quarters} , and the comfort and refinement of all about [him]_{408-mr. rodney} , that to ensure [their]_{405-the rodneys} constant enjoyment [he]_{408-mr. rodney} became [a yearly tenant]_{1702-a yearly tenant} . [[Their]_{405-the rodneys} second floor , which was nearly as good as [their]_{405-the rodneys} first]_{1703-their second floor , which was nearly as good as their first} , was inhabited by [a young gentleman of fashion]_{1704-a young gentleman of fashion} , who took [them]_{405-the rodneys} originally only by the week , and who was always going to give [them]_{405-the rodneys} up , but never did . [The weekly lodger]_{1705-the weekly lodger} went to [Paris]_43-paris , and [he]_{408-mr. rodney} went to [German baths]_{1706-german baths} , and [he]_{408-mr. rodney} went to [country houses]_{1707-country houses} , and [he]_{408-mr. rodney} was frequently a long time away , but [he]_{408-mr. rodney} never gave up [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} lodgings]_{1708-his lodgings} . When therefore [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion called in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} , the truth is [the house]_{929-the house} was full and there was [no vacant room for [him]_425-endymion]_{1710-no vacant room for him} . But this [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} would not admit . Though [they]_{405-the rodneys} were [worldly people]_{1711-worldly people} , and it seemed impossible that anything more could be gained from [the ruined house of [Hurstley]_340-hurstley]_{1712-the ruined house of hurstley} , [they]_{405-the rodneys} had , like [many other people]_{1713-many other people} , a superstition , and [their]_{405-the rodneys} superstition was an adoration of [the family of Ferrars]_{1714-the family of ferrars} . The sight of [[their]_{405-the rodneys} former master]_{1715-their former master} , who , had it not been for the revolution , might have been [Prime Minister of [England]_7-england]_{848-prime minister of england} , and the recollection of [[their]_{405-the rodneys} former mistress]_{1717-their former mistress} and all [her]_{1717-their former mistress} splendour , and all the rich dresses which [she]_{1717-their former mistress} used to give so profusely to [[her]_{1717-their former mistress} dependent]_{1718-her dependent} , quite overwhelmed [them]_{405-the rodneys} . Without consultation [this sympathising couple]_{1719-this sympathising couple} leapt to the same conclusion . [They]_{1719-this sympathising couple} assured [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion [they]_{1719-this sympathising couple} could accommodate [him]_425-endymion , and that [he]_425-endymion should find everything prepared for [him]_425-endymion when [he]_425-endymion called again , and [they]_{1719-this sympathising couple} resigned to [him]_425-endymion , without acknowledging it , [[their]_{1719-this sympathising couple} own commodious and well - furnished chamber]_{1720-their own commodious and well - furnished chamber} , which [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} prepared for [him]_425-endymion with the utmost solicitude , arranging [his]_425-endymion writing - table and materials as [he]_425-endymion used to have them in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} , and showing by a variety of modes [she]_{410-mrs. rodney} remembered all [his]_425-endymion ways . After securing [[his]_425-endymion room in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street}]_{1721-his room in warwick street} , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion called on [[his]_425-endymion political chiefs]_{1722-his political chiefs} . Though engrossed with affairs , the moment [his]_425-endymion card was exhibited [he]_425-endymion was seen , cordially welcomed , and addressed in confidence . Not only were [his]_425-endymion claims acknowledged without being preferred , but an evidently earnest hope was expressed that [they]_{1719-this sympathising couple} might be fully satisfied . [No one]_{6647-no one} had suffered more for [the party]_{1547-the party} and [no one]_{6647-no one} had worked harder or more effectively for it . But at present nothing could be done and nothing more could be said . All depended on [Peel]_332-peel . Until [he]_332-peel arrived nothing could be arranged . [Their]_{1719-this sympathising couple} duties were limited to provisionally administering the affairs of [the country]_{6643-the country} until [his]_332-peel appearance . It was many days , even weeks , before that event could happen . [The messenger]_{1727-the messenger} would travel to [Rome]_57-rome night and day , but it was calculated that nearly three weeks must elapse before [his]_425-endymion return . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion then went to [the Carlton Club]_{1728-the carlton club} , which [he]_425-endymion had assisted in forming three or four years before , and had established in [a house of modern dimensions in [Charles Street]_{63-charles street} , [St. James]_{64-st. james}]_{1729-a house of modern dimensions in charles street , st. james} . [It]_1730-it was called then [the Charles Street gang]_{1731-the charles street gang} , and [none but the thoroughgoing]_{1732-none but the thoroughgoing} cared to belong to [it]_1730-it . Now [he]_425-endymion found [it]_1730-it flourishing in [a magnificent mansion on [Carlton Terrace]_{65-carlton terrace}]_{1733-a magnificent mansion on carlton terrace} , while in very sight of [its]_1730-it windows , on [a plot of ground in [Pall Mall]_{66-pall mall}]_{1734-a plot of ground in pall mall} , [a palace]_{1735-a palace} was rising to receive [it]_1730-it . [It]_{1735-a palace} counted already [fifteen hundred members , who had been selected by [an omniscient and scrutinising committee , solely with reference to [their]_{1736-fifteen hundred members , who had been selected by an omniscient and scrutinising committee , solely with reference to their local influence throughout the country} local influence throughout [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{1737-an omniscient and scrutinising committee , solely with reference to their local influence throughout the country}]_{1736-fifteen hundred members , who had been selected by an omniscient and scrutinising committee , solely with reference to their local influence throughout the country} , and the books were overflowing with [impatient candidates of rank , and wealth , and power]_{1739-impatient candidates of rank , and wealth , and power} . Three years ago [Ferrars]_425-endymion had been one of [the leading spirits of [this great confederacy]_{1741-this great confederacy}]_{1740-the leading spirits of this great confederacy} , and now [he]_425-endymion entered [the superb chamber]_{1742-the superb chamber} , and it seemed to [him]_425-endymion that [he]_425-endymion did not recognise [a human being]_{1743-a human being} . Yet it was full to overflowing , and excitement and anxiety and bustle were impressed on every countenance . If [he]_425-endymion had heard some of the whispers and remarks , as [he]_425-endymion entered and moved about , [his]_425-endymion self - complacency would scarcely have been gratified . “ Who is that ? ”_{[1744-a young m.p.]} inquired [a young M.P.]_{1744-a young m.p.} of [a brother senator not much more experienced]_{1745-a brother senator not much more experienced} . “ Have not the remotest idea ; never saw [him]_425-endymion before . [Barron]_404-barron is speaking to [him]_425-endymion ; [he]_425-endymion will tell [us]_7038-our . [I]_{1744-a young m.p.} say , [Barron]_404-barron , who is [[your]_{1744-a young m.p.} friend]_{7039-your friend} ? ”_{[1744-a young m.p.]} “ That is [Ferrars]_425-endymion ! ”_{[1744-a young m.p.]} “ [Ferrars]_425-endymion ! who is [he]_425-endymion ? ”_{[1744-a young m.p.]} “ [One of [[our]_7038-our best men]_{7041-our best men}]_{7040-one of our best men} . If all [[our]_7038-our fellows]_{7042-our fellows} had fought like [him]_425-endymion against the Reform Bill , that infernal measure would never have been carried . ”_{[1744-a young m.p.]} “ Oh ! ah ! [I]_{1746-the young m.p.} remember something now , ”_{[1746-the young m.p.]} said [the young M.P.]_{1746-the young m.p.} , “ but anything that happened before the election of ‘ 32 [I]_{1746-the young m.p.} look upon as an old almanack . ”_{[1746-the young m.p.]} However , notwithstanding the first and painful impression of [strangers]_{1330-strangers} and strangeness , when a little time had elapsed [Ferrars]_425-endymion found [many friends]_{1748-many friends} , and among [the most distinguished present]_{1749-the most distinguished present} . Nothing could be more hearty than [their]_{1748-many friends} greeting , and [he]_425-endymion had not been in [the room]_{943-the room} half an hour before [he]_425-endymion had accepted an invitation to dine that very day with [Lord Pomeroy]_{348-lord pomeroy} . It was [a large and rather miscellaneous party]_{1751-a large and rather miscellaneous party} , but [all of the right kidney]_{1752-all of the right kidney} . [Some men who had been [cabinet ministers]_{1754-cabinet ministers}]_{1753-some men who had been cabinet ministers} , and [some who expected to be]_{1755-some who expected to be} ; [several occupiers in old days of the secondary offices]_{1756-several occupiers in old days of the secondary offices} ; both [the whips]_{1757-the whips} , [one noisy and the other mysterious]_{1758-one noisy and the other mysterious} ; [several lawyers of repute who must be brought into parliament]_{1759-several lawyers of repute who must be brought into parliament} , and [some young men who had distinguished [themselves]_{1760-some young men who had distinguished themselves in the reformed house and whom ferrars had never seen before} in [the reformed house]_{1761-the reformed house} and whom [Ferrars]_425-endymion had never seen before]_{1760-some young men who had distinguished themselves in the reformed house and whom ferrars had never seen before} . “ It is like old days , ”_{[922-the husband of zenobia]} said [the husband of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia]_{922-the husband of zenobia} to [Ferrars]_425-endymion , who sate next to [him]_425-endymion ; “ [I]_{922-the husband of zenobia} hope it will float , but [we]_7043-we shall know nothing till [Peel]_332-peel comes . ”_{[922-the husband of zenobia]} “ [He]_332-peel will have difficulty with [his]_332-peel cabinet so far as [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} is concerned , ”_{[1763-an old privy councillor]} said [an old privy councillor]_{1763-an old privy councillor} “ [They]_{793-the house of commons} must have seats , and [his]_332-peel choice is very limited . ”_{[922-the husband of zenobia]} “ [He]_332-peel will dissolve , ”_{[922-the husband of zenobia]} said [the husband of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia]_{922-the husband of zenobia} . “ [He]_332-peel must . ”_{[922-the husband of zenobia]} “ Wheugh ! ”_{[1765-the privy councillor]} said [the privy councillor]_{1765-the privy councillor} , and [he]_{1765-the privy councillor} shrugged [his]_{1765-the privy councillor} shoulders . “ The old story will not do , ”_{[922-the husband of zenobia]} said [the husband of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia]_{922-the husband of zenobia} . “ [We]_7045-we must have new blood . [Peel]_332-peel must reconstruct on a broad basis . ”_{[922-the husband of zenobia]} “ Well , [they]_7046-they say there is no lack of [converts]_{7047-converts} , ”_{[1767-the old privy councillor]} said [the old privy councillor]_{1767-the old privy councillor} . All this , and much more that [he]_{1767-the old privy councillor} heard , made [Ferrars]_425-endymion ponder , and anxiously . No cabinet without parliament . It was but reasonable . A dissolution was therefore in [his]_425-endymion interest . And yet , what a prospect ! A considerable expenditure , and yet with a considerable expenditure a doubtful result . Then reconstruction on a broad basis — what did that mean ? Neither more nor less than [rival candidates for office]_{1768-rival candidates for office} . There was no lack of [converts]_{7047-converts} . [He]_425-endymion dare say not . A great deal had developed since [his]_425-endymion exile at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley — things which are not learned by newspapers , or even private correspondence . [He]_425-endymion spoke to [Barron]_404-barron after dinner . [He]_425-endymion had reason to believe [Barron]_404-barron was [[his]_425-endymion friend]_{719-his friend} . [Barron]_404-barron could give no opinion about dissolution ; all depended on [Peel]_332-peel . But [they]_1771-they were acting , and had been acting for some time , as if dissolution were on the cards . [Ferrars]_425-endymion had better call upon [him]_404-barron to - morrow , and go over the list , and see what would be done for [him]_404-barron . [He]_425-endymion had every claim . [The man with every claim]_{1772-the man with every claim} called on [Barron]_404-barron on the morrow , and saw [his]_404-barron secret list , and listened to all [his]_404-barron secret prospects and secret plans . There was more than [one manufacturing town where there]_{1773-one manufacturing town where there} was an opening ; decided reaction , and a genuine Conservative feeling . [Barron]_404-barron had no doubt that , although [a man]_{807-a man} might not get in the first time [he]_{807-a man} stood , [he]_{807-a man} would ultimately . Ultimately was not a word which suited [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . There were [several old boroughs where [the freemen]_{1776-the freemen} still outnumbered the ten - pounders , and where the prospects were more encouraging]_{1775-several old boroughs where the freemen still outnumbered the ten - pounders , and where the prospects were more encouraging} ; but the expense was equal to the goodness of the chance , and although [Ferrars]_425-endymion had every claim , and would no doubt be assisted , still one could not shut [one]_6769-one ’s eyes to the fact that the personal expenditure must be considerable . [The agricultural boroughs]_{1778-the agricultural boroughs} must be fought , at least this time , by [local men]_{1779-local men} . Something might be done with [an Irish borough]_{1780-an irish borough} ; expense , comparatively speaking inconsiderable , but the politics deeply [Orange]_412-orange . [Gloom]_413-gloom settled on the countenance of [this spoiled child of politics]_{1781-this spoiled child of politics} , who had always sate for [a close borough]_{1782-a close borough} , and who recoiled from a contest like [a woman]_{6794-a woman} , when [he]_{1781-this spoiled child of politics} pictured to [himself]_{1781-this spoiled child of politics} the struggle and exertion and personal suffering [he]_{1781-this spoiled child of politics} would have to encounter and endure , and then with no certainty of success . [The trained statesman]_{1784-the trained statesman} , who had anticipated the mass of [his]_{1784-the trained statesman} party on Catholic emancipation , to become [an Orange candidate]_{1785-an orange candidate} ! It was worse than making speeches to ten - pounders and canvassing [freemen]_1786-freemen ! “ [I]_425-endymion knew things were difficult , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Ferrars]_425-endymion ; “ but [I]_425-endymion was in hopes that there were yet some seats that [we]_7048-we might command . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ No doubt there are , ”_[404-barron] said [Mr. Barron]_404-barron ; “ but they are few , and [they]_1786-freemen are occupied — at least at present . But , after all , a thousand things may turn up , and [you]_7049-you may consider nothing definitely arranged until [Sir Robert]_332-peel arrives . The great thing is to be on the spot . ”_[404-barron] [Ferrars]_425-endymion wrote to [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} daily , and kept [her]_{1261-his wife} minutely acquainted with the course of affairs . [She]_{1261-his wife} agreed with [Barron]_404-barron that the great thing was to be on the spot . [She]_{1261-his wife} felt sure that something would turn up . [She]_{1261-his wife} was convinced that [Sir Robert]_332-peel would send for [him]_425-endymion , offer [him]_425-endymion the cabinet , and at the same time provide [him]_425-endymion with a seat . [Her]_{1261-his wife} own inclination was still in favour of a great colonial or foreign appointment . [She]_{1261-his wife} still hankered after [India]_31-india ; but if the cabinet were offered , as was certain , [she]_{1261-his wife} did not consider that [William]_340-hurstley , as [a man of honour]_{1788-a man of honour} , could refuse to accept the trust and share the peril . So [Ferrars]_340-hurstley remained in [London]_10-london under the roof of [the Rodneys]_{1789-the rodneys} . The feverish days passed in the excitement of political life in all its manifold forms , grave council and light gossip , dinners with only one subject of conversation , and that never palling , and at last , even evenings spent again under the roof of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , who , the instant [[her]_335-zenobia winter apartments]_{1790-her winter apartments} were ready to receive [the world]_{6658-the world} , had hurried up to [London]_10-london and raised [her]_335-zenobia standard in [St. James ’ Square]_{51-st. james ’ square} . “ It was like old days , ”_{[335-zenobia]} as [[her]_{1261-his wife} husband]_{986-her husband} had said to [Ferrars]_340-hurstley when [they]_1793-they met after a long separation . Was it like old days ? [he]_340-hurstley thought to [himself]_340-hurstley when [he]_340-hurstley was alone . Old days , when the present had no care , and the future was all hope ; when [he]_340-hurstley was proud , and justly proud , of the public position [he]_340-hurstley had achieved , and of all the splendid and felicitous circumstances of life that had clustered round [him]_340-hurstley . [He]_340-hurstley thought of those away , and with whom during the last three years [he]_340-hurstley had so continuously and intimately lived . And [[his]_340-hurstley hired home that once had been associated only in [his]_340-hurstley mind]_{1794-his hired home that once had been associated only in his mind} with exile , imprisonment , misfortune , almost disgrace , became hallowed by affection , and in the agony of the suspense which now involved [him]_340-hurstley , and to encounter which [he]_340-hurstley began to think [his]_340-hurstley diminished nerve unequal , [he]_340-hurstley would have bargained for the rest of [his]_340-hurstley life to pass undisturbed in that sweet solitude , in the delights of study and the tranquillity of domestic love . A little not unamiable weakness this , but it passed off in the morning like a dream , when [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion heard that [Sir Robert]_332-peel had arrived . It was a dark December night when [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion returned to [Hurstley]_340-hurstley . [[His]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} , accompanied by [the gardener with a lantern]_{1796-the gardener with a lantern} , met [him]_425-endymion on [the green]_{1797-the green} . [She]_{1261-his wife} embraced [him]_425-endymion , and whispered , “ Is it very bad , [love]_7050-love ? [I]_{1261-his wife} fear [you]_425-endymion have softened it to [me]_{1261-his wife} ? ”_{[1261-his wife]} “ By no means bad , and [I]_{1261-his wife} told [you]_425-endymion the truth : not all , for had [I]_{1261-his wife} , [my]_{1261-his wife} letter would have been too late . [He]_332-peel said nothing about the cabinet , but offered [me]_{1261-his wife} a high post in [[his]_332-peel government]_{7051-his government} , provided [I]_{1261-his wife} could secure [my]_{1261-his wife} seat . That was impossible . During the month [I]_{1261-his wife} was in [town]_6995-town [I]_{1261-his wife} had realised that . [I]_{1261-his wife} thought it best , therefore , at once to try the other tack , and nothing could be more satisfactory . ”_{[1261-his wife]} “ Did [you]_425-endymion say anything about [India]_31-india ? ”_[1798-my] [she]_1798-my said in a very low voice . “ [I]_1798-my did not . [He]_332-peel is [an honourable man]_{7053-an honourable man} , but [he]_332-peel is cold , and [my]_1798-my manner is not distinguished for abandon . [I]_1798-my thought it best to speak generally , and leave it to [him]_332-peel . [He]_332-peel acknowledged [my]_1798-my claim , and [my]_1798-my fitness for such posts , and said if [[his]_332-peel government]_{7051-his government} lasted it would gratify [him]_332-peel to meet [my]_1798-my wishes . [Barron]_404-barron says [the government]_{818-the government} will last . [They]_{818-the government} will have a majority , and if [Stanley]_415-stanley and [Graham]_416-graham had joined [them]_{818-the government} , [they]_{818-the government} would have had not an inconsiderable one . But in that case [I]_1798-my should probably not have had the cabinet , if indeed [he]_332-peel meant to offer it to [me]_1798-my now . ”_[1798-my] “ Of course [he]_332-peel did , ”_{[1261-his wife]} said [[his]_1799-i wife]_{1261-his wife} . “ Who has such claims as [you]_1799-i have ? Well , now [we]_7056-we must hope and watch . Look cheerful to [the children]_{864-the children} , for [they]_{864-the children} have been very anxious . ”_{[1261-his wife]} With this hint the meeting was not unhappy , and the evening passed with amusement and interest . [Endymion]_425-endymion embraced [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} with warmth , and [Myra]_466-myra kissed [him]_1799-i on both cheeks . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion had a great deal of gossip which interested [[his]_1799-i wife]_{1261-his wife} , and to a certain degree [[his]_1799-i children]_{1427-his children} . [The latter]_{1804-the latter} of course remembered [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , and [her]_335-zenobia sayings and doings were always amusing . There were anecdotes , too , of [illustrious persons which always interest , especially when]_{1805-illustrious persons which always interest , especially when} in the personal experience of those with whom [we]_1806-we are intimately connected . What [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} , or [Sir Robert]_332-peel , or [Lord Lyndhurst]_{383-lord lyndhurst} said to [papa]_417-papa seemed doubly wiser or brighter than if it had been said to [a third person]_{1808-a third person} . [Their]_{1427-his children} relations with the world of power , and fashion , and fame , seemed not to be extinct , at least reviving from [their]_{1427-his children} torpid condition . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion had also brought a German book for [Myra]_466-myra ; and “ as for [you]_7058-you , [Endymion]_425-endymion , ”_[1799-i] [he]_1799-i said , “ [I]_1799-i have been much more successful for [you]_7058-you than for [[your]_7058-you father]_{6930-your father} , though [I]_1799-i hope [I]_1799-i shall not have [myself]_1799-i in the long run to complain . [[Our]_1806-we friends]_{6653-our friends} are faithful to [us]_1806-we , and [I]_1799-i have got [you]_7058-you put down on the private list for a clerkship both in [the Foreign Office]_{7061-the foreign office} and the Treasury . They are the two best things , and [you]_7058-you will have one of the first vacancies that will occur in either department . [I]_1799-i know [[your]_7058-you mother]_{7062-your mother} wishes [you]_7058-you to be in [the Foreign Office]_{7061-the foreign office} . Let it be so if it come . [I]_1799-i confess , [myself]_1799-i , remembering [[your]_7058-you grandfather]_{7064-your grandfather} ’s career , [I]_1799-i have always a weakness for the Treasury , but so long as [I]_1799-i see [you]_7058-you well planted in [Whitehall]_67-whitehall , [I]_1799-i shall be content . Let [me]_1799-i see , [you]_7058-you will be sixteen in [March]_68-march . [I]_1799-i could have wished [you]_7058-you to wait another year , but [we]_7065-we must be ready when the opening occurs . ”_[1799-i] The general election in 1834 - 5 , though it restored the balance of parties , did not secure to [Sir Robert Peel]_332-peel a majority , and the anxiety of [the family]_{891-the family} at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley was proportionate to the occasion . [Barron]_404-barron was always sanguine , but the vote on the Speakership could not but alarm [them]_{891-the family} . [Barron]_404-barron said it did not signify , and that [Sir Robert]_332-peel had resolved to go on and had confidence in [his]_332-peel measures . [His]_332-peel measures were excellent , and [Sir Robert]_332-peel never displayed more resource , more energy , and more skill , than [he]_332-peel did in the spring of 1835 . But knowledge of human nature was not [Sir Robert Peel]_332-peel ’s strong point , and it argued some deficiency in that respect , to suppose that the fitness of [his]_332-peel measures could disarm a vindictive opposition . On the contrary , [they]_{891-the family} rather whetted [their]_{891-the family} desire of revenge , and [they]_{891-the family} were doubly loth that [he]_332-peel should increase [his]_332-peel reputation by availing [himself]_332-peel of an opportunity which [they]_{891-the family} deemed [the Tory party]_{725-the tory party} had unfairly acquired . After the vote on the Speakership , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was offered a second - class [West Indian government]_{1811-west indian government} . [[His]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} would not listen to it . If it were [Jamaica]_418-jamaica , the offer might be considered , though it could scarcely be accepted without great sacrifice . [The children]_{864-the children} , for instance , must be left at [home]_726-home . Strange to say , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was not disinclined to accept the inferior post . [Endymion]_425-endymion [he]_425-endymion looked upon as virtually provided for , and [Myra]_466-myra , [he]_425-endymion thought , might accompany [them]_1815-them ; if only for a year . But [he]_425-endymion ultimately yielded , though not without a struggle , to the strong feeling of [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} . “ [I]_466-myra do not see why [I]_466-myra also should not be left behind , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra to [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} in one of [their]_1815-them confidential walks . “ [I]_466-myra should like to live in [London]_10-london in lodgings with [you]_{919-her brother} . ”_[466-myra] The approaching appointment of [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} filled [her]_466-myra from the first with the greatest interest . [She]_466-myra was always talking of it when [they]_1815-them were alone — fancying [his]_{919-her brother} future life , and planning how it might be happier and more easy . “ [My]_466-myra only joy in life is seeing [you]_{919-her brother} , ”_[466-myra] [she]_466-myra sometimes said , “ and yet this separation does not make [me]_466-myra unhappy . It seems a chance from [heaven]_7066-heaven for [you]_{919-her brother} . [I]_466-myra pray every night it may be [the Foreign Office]_{7061-the foreign office} . ”_[466-myra] [The ministry]_{6702-the ministry} were still sanguine as to [their]_{6702-the ministry} prospects in the month of March , and [they]_{6702-the ministry} deemed that public opinion was rallying round [Sir Robert]_332-peel . Perhaps [Lord John Russell]_{419-lord john russell} , who was [the leader of the opposition]_{1820-the leader of the opposition} , felt this , in some degree , [himself]_{419-lord john russell} , and [he]_{419-lord john russell} determined to bring affairs to a crisis by notice of a motion respecting the appropriation of the revenues of [the Irish Church]_{1821-the irish church} . Then [Barron]_404-barron wrote to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion that affairs did not look so well , and advised [him]_425-endymion to come up to [town]_6995-town , and take anything that offered . “ It is something , ”_[404-barron] [he]_404-barron remarked , “ to have something to give up . [We]_{6702-the ministry} shall not , [I]_404-barron suppose , always be out of office , and [they]_{6702-the ministry} get preferred more easily whose promotion contributes to patronage , even while [they]_{6702-the ministry} claim its exercise . ”_[404-barron] [The ministry]_{6702-the ministry} were in a minority on [the Irish Church]_{1821-the irish church} on April 2 , the day on which [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion arrived in [town]_6995-town . [They]_{6702-the ministry} did not resign , but the attack was to be repeated in another form on the 6th . During the terrible interval [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion made distracted visits to [Downing Street]_{4-downing street} , saw [secretaries of state]_{1826-secretaries of state} , who sympathised with [him]_425-endymion not withstanding [their]_{1826-secretaries of state} own chagrin , and was closeted daily and hourly with [under - secretaries]_{1827-under - secretaries} , [parliamentary and permanent]_{1828-parliamentary and permanent} , who really alike wished to serve [him]_425-endymion . But there was nothing to be had . [He]_425-endymion was almost meditating taking [Sierra Leone]_{69-sierra leone} , or [the Gold Coast]_{1829-the gold coast} , when the resignation of [Sir Robert Peel]_332-peel was announced . At the last moment , there being , of course , no vacancy in [the Foreign Office]_{7061-the foreign office} , or [the Treasury]_{70-the treasury} , [he]_425-endymion obtained from [Barron]_404-barron an appointment for Endymion , and so , after having left [Hurstley]_340-hurstley five months before to become [Governor - General of [India]_31-india]_{6898-governor - general of india} , [this man , “ who had claims , ”]_{7068-this man , “ who had claims , ”[7068-this man , “ who had claims , ”]} returned to [[his]_425-endymion mortified home]_{1832-his mortified home} with a clerkship for [[his]_425-endymion son]_{783-his son} in [a second - rate government office]_{1834-a second - rate government office} . Disappointment and distress , it might be said despair , seemed fast settling again over the devoted roof of [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , after a three years ’ truce of tranquillity . Even the crushing termination of [her]_1835-her worldly hopes was forgotten for the moment by [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} in [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} anguish at the prospect of separation from [Endymion]_425-endymion . Such a catastrophe [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had never for a moment contemplated . True it was [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had been delighted with the scheme of [his]_425-endymion entering [the Foreign Office]_{7061-the foreign office} , but that was on the assumption that [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was to enter [office]_6714-office [herself]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , and that , whatever might be the scene of the daily labours of [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} darling child]_{1838-her darling child} , [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} roof should be [his]_425-endymion home , and [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} indulgent care always at [his]_425-endymion command . But that [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was absolutely to part with [Endymion]_425-endymion , and that , at [his]_425-endymion tender age , [he]_425-endymion was to be launched alone into [the wide world]_{1839-the wide world} , was an idea that [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} could not entertain , or even comprehend . Who was to clothe [him]_425-endymion , and feed [him]_425-endymion , and tend [him]_425-endymion , and save [him]_425-endymion from being run over , and guide and guard [him]_425-endymion in all the difficulties and dangers of this mundane existence ? It was madness , it was impossible . But [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , though gentle , was firm . No doubt it was to be wished that the event could have been postponed for a year ; but its occurrence , unless all prospect of establishment in life were surrendered , was inevitable , and a slight delay would hardly render the conditions under which it happened less trying . Though [Endymion]_425-endymion was only sixteen , [he]_425-endymion was tall and manly beyond [his]_425-endymion age , and during the latter years of [his]_425-endymion life , [his]_425-endymion naturally sweet temper and genial disposition had been schooled in self - discipline and self - sacrifice . [He]_425-endymion was not to be wholly left to [strangers]_{1330-strangers} ; [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion had spoken to [Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} about receiving [him]_425-endymion , at least for the present , and steps would be taken that [those who presided over [his]_425-endymion office]_{1841-those who presided over his office} would be influenced in [his]_425-endymion favour . The appointment was certainly not equal to what had been originally anticipated ; but still [the department]_{1842-the department} , though not distinguished , was highly respectable , and there was no reason on earth , if the opportunity offered , that [Endymion]_425-endymion should not be removed from [his]_425-endymion present post to one in [the higher departments of [the state]_{1022-the state}]_{1843-the higher departments of the state} . But if this opening were rejected , what was to be the future of [[their]_1845-they son]_{1846-their son} ? [They]_1845-they could not afford to send [him]_425-endymion to [the University]_{801-the university} , nor did [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion wish [him]_425-endymion to take refuge in [the bosom of [the Church]_{6648-the church}]_{1848-the bosom of the church} . As for [the army]_{1850-the army} , [they]_1845-they had now no interest to acquire commissions , and if [they]_1845-they could succeed so far , [they]_1845-they could not make [him]_425-endymion an allowance , which would permit [him]_425-endymion to maintain [himself]_425-endymion as became [his]_425-endymion rank . The civil service remained , in which [[his]_425-endymion grandfather]_{1851-his grandfather} had been eminent , and in which [[his]_425-endymion own parent]_{1852-his own parent} , at any rate , though [the victim of a revolution]_{1661-the victim of a revolution} , had not disgraced [himself]_{1852-his own parent} . It seemed , under the circumstances , the natural avenue for [[their]_1845-they child]_{1854-their child} . At least , [he]_425-endymion thought it ought to be tried . [He]_425-endymion wished nothing to be settled without the full concurrence of [Endymion]_425-endymion [himself]_425-endymion . The matter should be put fairly and clearly before [him]_425-endymion , “ and for this purpose , ”_{[425-endymion]} concluded [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , “ [I]_425-endymion have just sent for [him]_425-endymion to [[my]_425-endymion room]_{7069-my room} ; ”_{[425-endymion]} and [he]_425-endymion retired . The interview between [the father]_{1264-the father} and [the son]_{1266-the son} was long . When [Endymion]_425-endymion left [the room]_{943-the room} [his]_425-endymion countenance was pale , but its expression was firm and determined . [He]_425-endymion went forth into [the garden]_{1342-the garden} , and there [he]_425-endymion saw [Myra]_466-myra . “ How long [you]_425-endymion have been ! ”_[466-myra] [she]_466-myra said ; “ [I]_466-myra have been watching for [you]_425-endymion . What is settled ? ”_[466-myra] [He]_425-endymion took [her]_466-myra arm , and in silence led [her]_466-myra away into one of the glades Then [he]_425-endymion said : “ [I]_425-endymion have settled to go , and [I]_425-endymion am resolved , so long as [I]_425-endymion live , that [I]_425-endymion will never cost [dear papa]_{7070-dear papa} another shilling . Things here are very bad , quite as bad as [you]_466-myra have sometimes fancied . But do not say anything to [poor mamma]_{7071-poor mamma} about [them]_7072-them . ”_{[425-endymion]} [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion resolved that [Endymion]_425-endymion should go to [London]_10-london immediately , and the preparations for [his]_425-endymion departure were urgent . [Myra]_466-myra did everything . If [she]_466-myra had been [the head of [a family]_{1860-a family}]_{1859-the head of a family} [she]_466-myra could not have been more thoughtful or apparently more experienced . If [she]_466-myra had a doubt , [she]_466-myra stepped over to [Mrs. Penruddock]_{394-mrs. penruddock} and consulted [her]_{394-mrs. penruddock} . As for [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , [she]_{394-mrs. penruddock} had become very unwell , and unable to attend to anything . [Her]_466-myra occasional interference , fitful and feverish , and without adequate regard to circumstances , only embarrassed [them]_1861-them . But , generally speaking , [she]_466-myra kept to [[her]_466-myra own room]_{1862-her own room} , and was always weeping . The last day came . [No one]_{6647-no one} pretended not to be serious and grave . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} did not appear , but saw [Endymion]_425-endymion alone . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} did not speak , but locked [him]_425-endymion in [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} arms for many minutes , and then kissed [him]_425-endymion on the forehead , and , by a gentle motion , intimating that [he]_425-endymion should retire , [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} fell back on [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} sofa with closed eyes . [He]_425-endymion was alone for a short time with [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} after dinner . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion said to [him]_425-endymion : “ [I]_425-endymion have treated [you]_425-endymion in this matter as [a man]_{807-a man} , and [I]_425-endymion have entire confidence in [you]_425-endymion . [Your]_425-endymion business in life is to build up again a family which was once honoured . ”_{[425-endymion]} [Myra]_466-myra was still copying inventories when [he]_425-endymion returned to [the drawing - room]_{1364-the drawing - room} . “ These are for [myself]_466-myra , ”_[466-myra] [she]_466-myra said , “ so [I]_466-myra shall always know what [you]_425-endymion ought to have . Though [you]_425-endymion go so early , [I]_466-myra shall make [your]_425-endymion breakfast to - morrow , ”_[466-myra] and , leaning back on the sofa , [she]_466-myra took [his]_425-endymion hand . “ Things are dark , and [I]_466-myra fancy they will be darker ; but brightness will come , somehow or other , to [you]_425-endymion , [darling]_7074-darling , for [you]_425-endymion are born for brightness . [You]_425-endymion will find [friends]_7075-friends in life , and [they]_7075-friends will be [women]_900-women . ”_[466-myra] It was nearly three years since [Endymion]_425-endymion had travelled down to [Hurstley]_340-hurstley by [the same coach that was now carrying [him]_425-endymion to [London]_10-london]_{1866-the same coach that was now carrying him to london} . Though apparently so uneventful , the period had not been unimportant in the formation , doubtless yet partial , of [his]_425-endymion character . And all its influences had been beneficial to [him]_425-endymion . The crust of pride and selfishness with which large prosperity and illimitable indulgence had encased a kind , and far from presumptuous , disposition had been removed ; the domestic sentiments in their sweetness and purity had been developed ; [he]_425-endymion had acquired some skills in scholarship and no inconsiderable fund of sound information ; and the routine of religious thought had been superseded in [his]_425-endymion instance by an amount of knowledge and feeling on matters theological , unusual at [his]_425-endymion time of life . Though apparently not gifted with any dangerous vivacity , or fatal facility of acquisition , [his]_425-endymion mind seemed clear and painstaking , and distinguished by common sense . [He]_425-endymion was brave and accurate . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} was in waiting for [him]_425-endymion at [the inn]_{1867-the inn} . [He]_425-endymion seemed [a most distinguished gentleman]_{1868-a most distinguished gentleman} . [A hackney coach]_{1869-a hackney coach} carried [them]_1870-them to [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} , where [he]_425-endymion was welcomed by [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} , who was exquisitely dressed . There was also [[her]_{410-mrs. rodney} sister]_{1871-her sister} , [a girl not older than [Endymion]_425-endymion]_{1872-a girl not older than endymion} , the very image of [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} , except that [she]_{1871-her sister} was [a brunette]_{1873-a brunette} — [a brilliant brunette]_{1874-a brilliant brunette} . [This sister]_{1875-this sister} bore the romantic name of [Imogene]_420-imogene , for which [she]_{1875-this sister} was indebted to [[her]_{1875-this sister} father]_{918-her father} performing the part of [the husband of [the heroine]_{1878-the heroine}]_{1877-the husband of the heroine} in [Maturin]_421-maturin ’s tragedy of [the “ Castle of [St. Aldobrand]_{71-st. aldobrand}]_{7077-the “ castle of st. aldobrand} , ”_{[420-imogene]} and which , under the inspiration of [Kean]_422-kean , had set [the town]_{1879-the town} in a blaze about the time of [her]_{1875-this sister} birth . [Tea]_423-tea was awaiting [him]_{918-her father} , and there was a mixture in [their]_1880-their several manners of not ungraceful hospitality and the remembrance of past dependence , which was genuine and not uninteresting , though [Endymion]_425-endymion was yet too inexperienced to observe all this . [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} talked very much of [[Endymion]_425-endymion ’s mother]_{1881-endymion ’s mother} ; [her]_{1881-endymion ’s mother} wondrous beauty , [her]_{1881-endymion ’s mother} more wondrous dresses ; the splendour of [her]_{1881-endymion ’s mother} fetes and equipages . As [she]_{1881-endymion ’s mother} dilated on the past , [she]_{1881-endymion ’s mother} seemed to share its lustre and its triumphs . “ [The first of [the land]_{6683-the land}]_{7078-the first of the land} were always in attendance on [her]_{1881-endymion ’s mother} , ”_{[1881-endymion ’s mother]} and for [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} ’s part , [she]_{410-mrs. rodney} never saw a real horsewoman since [[her]_{410-mrs. rodney} dear lady]_{1882-her dear lady} . [[Her]_{410-mrs. rodney} sister]_{1871-her sister} did not speak , but listened with rapt attention to the gorgeous details , occasionally stealing a glance at [Endymion]_425-endymion — a glance of deep interest , of admiration mingled as it were both with reverence and pity . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} took up the conversation if [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} wife]_{1261-his wife} paused . [He]_{408-mr. rodney} spoke of [all the leading statesmen who had been [the habitual companions of [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion]_{1886-the habitual companions of mr. ferrars}]_{1885-all the leading statesmen who had been the habitual companions of mr. ferrars} , and threw out several anecdotes respecting [them]_{1885-all the leading statesmen who had been the habitual companions of mr. ferrars} from personal experience . “ [I]_{408-mr. rodney} knew [them]_{1885-all the leading statesmen who had been the habitual companions of mr. ferrars} all , ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} continued [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , “ [I]_{408-mr. rodney} might say intimately ; ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} and then [he]_{408-mr. rodney} told [his]_{408-mr. rodney} great anecdote , how [he]_{408-mr. rodney} had been so fortunate as perhaps even to save [the Duke]_{6633-the duke} ’s life during the Reform Bill riots . “ [His]_425-endymion Grace has never forgotten it , and only the day before yesterday [I]_{408-mr. rodney} met [him]_425-endymion in [St. James ’ Street]_{21-st. james ’ street} walking with [Mr. Arbuthnot]_{424-mr. arbuthnot} , and [he]_425-endymion touched [his]_425-endymion hat to [me]_{408-mr. rodney} . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} All this gossip and good nature , and the kind and lively scene , saved [Endymion]_425-endymion from the inevitable pang , or at least greatly softened it , which accompanies [our]_1888-our first separation from [home]_726-home . In due season , [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} observed that [she]_{410-mrs. rodney} doubted not [Mr. Endymion]_425-endymion , for so [they]_1890-we ever called [him]_425-endymion , must be wearied with [his]_425-endymion journey , and would like to retire to [[his]_425-endymion room]_{1563-his room} ; and [[her]_{410-mrs. rodney} husband]_{986-her husband} , immediately lighting a candle , prepared to introduce [[their]_1890-we new lodger]_{1893-their new lodger} to [[his]_425-endymion quarters]_{1701-his quarters} . [It]_1895-it was [a tall house]_{1896-a tall house} , which had recently been renovated , with a story added to [it]_1895-it , and on this story was [[Endymion]_425-endymion ’s chamber]_{1897-endymion ’s chamber} ; not absolutely a garret , but a modern substitute for that sort of apartment . “ [It]_1895-it is rather high , ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} said [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , half apologising for the ascent , “ but [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion [himself]_425-endymion chose [the room]_{943-the room} . [We]_1890-we took the liberty of lighting a fire to - night . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} And the cheerful blaze was welcome . It lit up [a room]_{1898-a room} clean and not uncomfortable . [Feminine]_426-feminine solicitude had fashioned a toilette - table for [him]_425-endymion , and there was a bunch of geraniums in a blue vase on its sparkling dimity garniture . “ [I]_{408-mr. rodney} suppose [you]_425-endymion have in [your]_425-endymion bag all that [you]_425-endymion want at present ? ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} said [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} . “ To - morrow [we]_1890-we will unpack [your]_425-endymion trunks and arrange [your]_425-endymion things in [their]_7081-their drawers ; and after breakfast , if [you]_425-endymion please , [I]_{408-mr. rodney} will show [you]_425-endymion [your]_425-endymion way to [Somerset House]_{72-somerset house} . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} [Somerset House]_{72-somerset house} ! thought [Endymion]_425-endymion , as [he]_425-endymion stood before the fire alone . Is it so near as that ? To - morrow , and [I]_0-i am to be at [Somerset House]_{72-somerset house} ! And then [he]_425-endymion thought of what [they]_1899-they were doing at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley — of that terrible parting with [[his]_425-endymion mother]_{6859-his mother} , which made [him]_425-endymion choke — and of [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} ’s last words . And then [he]_425-endymion thought of [Myra]_466-myra , and the tears stole down [his]_425-endymion cheek . And then [he]_425-endymion knelt down by [his]_425-endymion bedside and prayed . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} would have accompanied [Endymion]_425-endymion to [Somerset House]_{72-somerset house} under any circumstances , but it so happened that [he]_{408-mr. rodney} had reasons of [his]_{408-mr. rodney} own for a visit to [that celebrated building]_{1902-that celebrated building} . [He]_{408-mr. rodney} had occasion to see [a gentleman who was stationed [there]_890-there]_{1903-a gentleman who was stationed there} . “ Not , ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} as [he]_{408-mr. rodney} added to [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ that [I]_{408-mr. rodney} know many here , but at [the Treasury]_{766-the treasury} and in [Downing Street]_{7083-downing street} [I]_{408-mr. rodney} have [several acquaintances]_{7084-several acquaintances} . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} [They]_1905-they separated at the door in [the great quadrangle which led to [the department to which [Endymion]_425-endymion was attached]_{1907-the department to which endymion was attached}]_{1906-the great quadrangle which led to the department to which endymion was attached} , and [he]_{408-mr. rodney} contrived in due time to deliver to [a messenger]_{1908-a messenger} a letter addressed to [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} future chief]_{1909-his future chief} . [He]_{408-mr. rodney} was kept some time in [a gloomy and almost unfurnished waiting - room]_{1910-a gloomy and almost unfurnished waiting - room} , and [his]_{408-mr. rodney} thoughts in a desponding mood were gathering round [the dear ones who were distant , when [he]_{408-mr. rodney} was summoned , and , following [the messenger]_{1727-the messenger} down [a passage]_{1913-a passage} , was ushered into [a lively apartment on which the sun was shining , and which , with [its]_{1914-a lively apartment on which the sun was shining , and which , with its well - lined book - shelves , and tables covered with papers , and bright noisy clock , and general air of habitation and business} well - lined book - shelves , and tables covered with papers , and bright noisy clock , and general air of habitation and business]_{1914-a lively apartment on which the sun was shining , and which , with its well - lined book - shelves , and tables covered with papers , and bright noisy clock , and general air of habitation and business} , contrasted favourably with [the room [he]_{408-mr. rodney} had just quitted]_{1915-the room he had just quitted}]_{1911-the dear ones who were distant , when he was summoned , and , following the messenger down a passage , was ushered into a lively apartment on which the sun was shining , and which , with its well - lined book - shelves , and tables covered with papers , and bright noisy clock , and general air of habitation and business , contrasted favourably with the room he had just quitted} . [A good - natured - looking man]_{1916-a good - natured - looking man} held out [his]_{1916-a good - natured - looking man} hand and welcomed [him]_{408-mr. rodney} cordially , and said at once , “ [I]_{1916-a good - natured - looking man} served , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , under [[your]_{408-mr. rodney} grandfather]_{7064-your grandfather} at [the Treasury]_{766-the treasury} , and [I]_{1916-a good - natured - looking man} am glad to see [you]_{408-mr. rodney} [here]_1520-here . ”_{[1916-a good - natured - looking man]} Then [he]_{1916-a good - natured - looking man} spoke of the duties which [Endymion]_425-endymion would have at present to discharge . [His]_425-endymion labours at first would be somewhat mechanical ; they would require only correctness and diligence ; but [the office]_{1917-the office} was a large one , and promotion not only sure , but sometimes rapid , and as [he]_425-endymion was so young , [he]_425-endymion might with attention count on attaining , while yet in the prime of life , a future of very responsible duties and of no inconsiderable emolument . And while [he]_425-endymion was speaking [he]_425-endymion rang the bell and commanded the attendance of [a clerk]_{1918-a clerk} , under whose care [Endymion]_425-endymion was specially placed . This was [a young man of pleasant address]_{1919-a young man of pleasant address} , who invited [Endymion]_425-endymion with kindness to accompany [him]_{1916-a good - natured - looking man} , and leading [him]_425-endymion through [several chambers]_{1920-several chambers} , some capacious , and all full of [clerks seated on high stools and writing at desks]_{1921-clerks seated on high stools and writing at desks} , finally ushered [him]_425-endymion into [a smaller chamber where there were not above six or eight at work , and where there was a vacant seat]_{1922-a smaller chamber where there were not above six or eight at work , and where there was a vacant seat} . “ This is [[your]_425-endymion place]_{7088-your place} , ”_{[1916-a good - natured - looking man]} [he]_{1916-a good - natured - looking man} said , “ and now [I]_{1916-a good - natured - looking man} will introduce [you]_425-endymion to [[your]_425-endymion future comrades]_{7089-your future comrades} . This is [Mr. Jawett]_427-jawett , [the greatest Radical of the age]_{7090-the greatest radical of the age} , and who , when [he]_427-jawett is [President of [the Republic]_{7092-the republic}]_{7091-president of the republic} , will , [I]_{1916-a good - natured - looking man} hope , do a job for [[his]_427-jawett friends]_{844-his friends} here . This is [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , who , when the public taste has improved , will be [the most popular author of the day]_{7094-the most popular author of the day} . In the meantime [he]_{428-st. barbe} will give [you]_425-endymion a copy of [his]_{428-st. barbe} novel , which has not sold as it ought to have done , and in which [we]_7095-we say [he]_{428-st. barbe} has quizzed all [[his]_{428-st. barbe} friends]_{844-his friends} . This is [Mr. Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} , who , as [you]_425-endymion must perceive , is [a man of fashion]_{7097-a man of fashion} . ”_{[1916-a good - natured - looking man]} And so [he]_1923-he went on , with what was evidently accustomed raillery . [All]_1288-all laughed , and [all]_1288-all said something courteous to [Endymion]_425-endymion , and then after a few minutes [they]_1288-all resumed [their]_1288-all tasks , [Endymion]_425-endymion ’s work being to copy long lists of figures , and routine documents of public accounts . In the meantime , [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} was busy in drawing up a public document of a different but important character , and which was conceived something in this fashion : — “ [We]_7095-we , [the undersigned , highly approving of the personal appearance and manners of [[our]_7095-we new colleague]_{7099-our new colleague}]_{7098-the undersigned , highly approving of the personal appearance and manners of our new colleague} , are unanimously of opinion that [he]_{7099-our new colleague} should be invited to join [our]_7095-we symposium to - day at the immortal [Joe]_430-joe ’s . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} This was quietly passed round and signed by [all present]_{1926-all present} , and then given to [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , who , all unconsciously to [the copying Endymion]_425-endymion , wrote upon it , like [a minister of state]_{1927-a minister of state} , “ Approved , ”_{[431-trenchard]} with [his]_{431-trenchard} initial . [Joe]_430-joe ’s , more technically known as “ [The Blue Posts]_{7100-the blue posts} , ”_[430-joe] was [a celebrated chop - house in [Naseby Street]_{73-naseby street}]_{1928-a celebrated chop - house in naseby street} , [a large , low - ceilinged , wainscoted room]_{1929-a large , low - ceilinged , wainscoted room} , with the floor strewn with sawdust , and [a hissing kitchen in the centre]_{1930-a hissing kitchen in the centre} , and fitted up with what were called boxes , these being of various sizes , and suitable to the number of [the guests requiring [them]_1932-them]_{1931-the guests requiring them} . About this time [the fashionable coffee - houses]_{1933-the fashionable coffee - houses} , [George]_373-george ’s and [the Piazza]_{1934-the piazza} , and even [the coffee - rooms of Stevens ’ or Long ’s]_{1935-the coffee - rooms of stevens ’ or long ’s} , had begun to feel the injurious competition of the new clubs that of late years had been established ; but these , after all , were limited , and , comparatively speaking , exclusive societies . [Their]_1936-their influence had not touched [the chop - houses]_{1937-the chop - houses} , and it required another quarter of a century before [their]_{1937-the chop - houses} cheerful and hospitable roofs and [the old taverns of [London]_10-london]_{1938-the old taverns of london} , so full , it ever seemed , of merriment and wisdom , yielded to the gradually increasing but irresistible influence of [those innumerable associations , which , under classic names , or affecting to be the junior branches of celebrated confederacies]_{1939-those innumerable associations , which , under classic names , or affecting to be the junior branches of celebrated confederacies} , have since secured to the million , at cost price , all the delicacies of the season , and substituted for the zealous energy of [immortal JOES]_{432-immortal joes} the inexorable but frigid discipline of managing committees . “ [You]_425-endymion are [[our]_7101-our guest]_{7102-our guest} to - day , ”_{[431-trenchard]} said [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} to [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ Do not be embarrassed . It is a custom with [us]_7101-our , but not a ruinous one . [We]_7101-our dine off the joint , but the meat is first - rate , and [you]_425-endymion may have as much as [you]_425-endymion like , and [our]_7101-our tipple is half - and - half . Perhaps [you]_425-endymion do not know it . Let [me]_{431-trenchard} drink to [your]_425-endymion health . ”_{[431-trenchard]} [They]_1940-their ate most heartily ; but when [their]_1940-their well - earned meal was despatched , [their]_1940-their conversation , assisted by a moderate portion of [some celebrated toddy]_{1941-some celebrated toddy} , became animated , various , and interesting . [Endymion]_425-endymion was highly amused ; but being [a stranger]_{1942-a stranger} , and [the youngest present]_{1943-the youngest present} , [his]_425-endymion silence was not unbecoming , and [his]_425-endymion manner indicated that it was not occasioned by want of sympathy . The talk was very political . [They]_1940-their were all what are called Liberals , having all of [them]_1940-their received [their]_1940-their appointments since the catastrophe of 1830 ; but the shades in the colour of [their]_1940-their opinions were various and strong . [Jawett]_427-jawett was uncompromising ; ruthlessly logical , [his]_427-jawett principles being clear , [he]_427-jawett was for what [he]_427-jawett called “ carrying [them]_1940-their out ”_[427-jawett] to [their]_1940-their just conclusions . [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , on the contrary , thought everything ought to be a compromise , and that [a public man]_{1944-a public man} ceased to be practical the moment [he]_{1944-a public man} was logical . [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} believed that literature and the arts , and intellect generally , had as little to hope for from [one party]_{1945-one party} as from the other ; while [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} was of opinion that [the Tories]_{1428-the tories} never would rally , owing to [their]_{1428-the tories} deficiency in social influences . [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} sometimes got an invitation to a ministerial soiree . The vote of [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} in favour of an appropriation of the surplus revenues of [the Irish Church]_{1821-the irish church} to the purposes of secular education — a vote which had just changed [the government]_{818-the government} and expelled [the Tories]_{328-the tories} — was much discussed . [Jawett]_427-jawett denounced it as a miserable subterfuge , but with a mildness of manner and a mincing expression , which amusingly contrasted with the violence of [his]_427-jawett principles and the strength of [his]_427-jawett language . “ The whole of the revenues of [the Protestant Church]_{7103-the protestant church} should be at once appropriated to secular education , or to some other purpose of general utility , ”_[427-jawett] [he]_427-jawett said . “ And it must come to this . ”_[427-jawett] [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} thought [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} had gone as far in this matter as [they]_{6702-the ministry} well could , and [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} remarked that [any government which systematically attacked the Church]_{1951-any government which systematically attacked the church} would have “ society ”_[427-jawett] against [it]_{1951-any government which systematically attacked the church} . [Endymion]_425-endymion , who felt very nervous , but who on Church questions had strong convictions , ventured to ask why [the Church]_{13-the church} should be deprived of [its]_{13-the church} property . “ In the case of [Ireland]_74-ireland , ”_[427-jawett] replied [Jawett]_427-jawett , quite in a tone of conciliatory condescension , “ because it does not fulfil the purpose for which it was endowed . [It]_{13-the church} has got the property of [the nation]_{7104-the nation} , and it is not [the Church of [the people]_{1019-the people}]_{7105-the church of the people} . But [I]_427-jawett go further than that . [I]_427-jawett would disendow [every Church]_{7107-every church} . [They]_{7107-every church} are not productive institutions . There is no reason why they should exist . There is no use in them . ”_[427-jawett] “ No use in [the Church]_{6648-the church} ! ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , reddening ; but [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , who had tact , here interfered , and said , “ [I]_{431-trenchard} told [you]_7109-you [[our]_1952-they friend]_{7110-our friend} [Jawett]_427-jawett is [a great Radical]_{7111-a great radical} ; but [he]_427-jawett is in a minority among [us]_1952-they on these matters . [Everybody]_{6694-everybody} , however , says what [he]_427-jawett likes at [Joe]_430-joe ’s . ”_{[431-trenchard]} Then [they]_1952-they talked of theatres , and critically discussed the articles in the daily papers and the last new book , and there was much discussion respecting a contemplated subscription boat ; but still , in general , it was remarkable how [they]_1952-they relapsed into [their]_1952-they favourite subject — speculation upon [men in office , both permanent and parliamentary]_{1953-men in office , both permanent and parliamentary} , upon [their]_{1953-men in office , both permanent and parliamentary} characters and capacity , [their]_{1953-men in office , both permanent and parliamentary} habits and tempers . [One]_6769-one was [a good administrator]_{1955-a good administrator} , [another]_1591-another did nothing ; [one]_6769-one had no detail , another too much ; [one]_6769-one was [a screw]_{1959-a screw} , [another a spendthrift]_{1960-another a spendthrift} ; [this man]_{1961-this man} could make a set speech , but could not reply ; [[his]_{1961-this man} rival]_{1962-his rival} , capital at a reply but clumsy in a formal oration . At this time [London]_10-london was [a very dull city]_{1963-a very dull city} , instead of being , as it is now , [a very amusing one]_{1964-a very amusing one} . Probably there never was [a city]_{1965-a city} in [the world]_{6658-the world} , with so vast a population , which was so melancholy . [The aristocracy]_{1056-the aristocracy} probably have always found amusements adapted to the manners of the time and the age in which [they]_{1056-the aristocracy} lived . [The middle classes]_{1968-the middle classes} , half a century ago , had little distraction from [their]_{1968-the middle classes} monotonous toil and melancholy anxieties , except , perhaps , what [they]_{1968-the middle classes} found in religious and philanthropic societies . [Their]_{1968-the middle classes} general life must have been very dull . Some traditionary merriment always lingered among [the working classes of [England]_7-england]_{1969-the working classes of england} . Both in [town]_6995-town and [country]_1971-country [they]_{1968-the middle classes} had always [their]_{1968-the middle classes} games and fairs and junketing parties , which have developed into [excursion trains]_{1972-excursion trains} and colossal pic - nics . But of [all classes of the community]_{1973-all classes of the community} , in the days of [[our]_1974-our fathers]_{1975-our fathers} , there was none so unfortunate in respect of public amusements as [the bachelors about [town]_6995-town]_{1976-the bachelors about town} . There were , one might almost say , only [two theatres]_{1978-two theatres} , and [they]_{1978-two theatres} so huge , that it was difficult to see or hear in either . [Their]_{1968-the middle classes} monopolies , no longer redeemed by the stately genius of [the Kembles]_{433-the kembles} , the pathos of [Miss O’Neill]_{434-miss o’neill} , or the fiery passion of [Kean]_422-kean , were already menaced , and were soon about to fall ; but [the crowd of diminutive but sparkling substitutes , which have since taken [their]_{1968-the middle classes} place , had not yet appeared , and half - price at [Drury Lane]_{75-drury lane} or [Covent Garden]_{76-covent garden}]_{1979-the crowd of diminutive but sparkling substitutes , which have since taken their place , had not yet appeared , and half - price at drury lane or covent garden} was a dreary distraction after a morning of desk work . There were [no Alhambras]_{1980-no alhambras} then , and [no Cremornes]_{77-no cremornes} , [no palaces of crystal]_{1981-no palaces of crystal} in [terraced gardens]_{1982-terraced gardens} , [no casinos]_{1983-no casinos} , [no music - halls]_{1984-no music - halls} , [no aquaria]_{1985-no aquaria} , [no promenade concerts]_{1986-no promenade concerts} . [Evans]_435-evans ’ existed , but not in the fulness of [its]_435-evans modern development ; and [the most popular place of resort]_{1987-the most popular place of resort} was [the barbarous conviviality of [the Cider Cellar]_{1989-the cider cellar}]_{1988-the barbarous conviviality of the cider cellar} . [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} had paid the bill , collected [his]_{431-trenchard} quotas and rewarded [the waiter]_{1990-the waiter} , and then , as [they]_1991-we all rose , said to [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ [We]_1991-we are going to [the Divan]_{7113-the divan} . Do [you]_425-endymion smoke ? ”_{[425-endymion]} [Endymion]_425-endymion shook [his]_425-endymion head ; but [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} added , “ Well , [you]_425-endymion will some day ; but [you]_425-endymion had better come with [us]_1991-we . [You]_425-endymion need not smoke ; [you]_425-endymion can order a cup of coffee , and then [you]_425-endymion may read all the newspapers and magazines . It is [a nice lounge]_{7114-a nice lounge} . ”_{[431-trenchard]} So , emerging from [Naseby Street]_{73-naseby street} into [the Strand]_{1992-the strand} , [they]_1991-we soon entered [[a tobacconist]_{1993-a tobacconist} ’s shop]_{1994-a tobacconist ’s shop} , and passing through [it]_{1994-a tobacconist ’s shop} were admitted into [a capacious saloon]_{1995-a capacious saloon} , well lit and fitted up with low , broad sofas , fixed against the walls , and on which were seated , or reclining , many persons , chiefly smoking cigars , but [some few practising with the hookah and other oriental modes]_{1996-some few practising with the hookah and other oriental modes} . In the centre of [the room]_{943-the room} was a table covered with newspapers and publications of that class . [The companions from [Joe]_430-joe ’s]_{1998-the companions from joe ’s} became separated after [their]_1991-we entrance , and [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , addressing [Endymion]_425-endymion , said , “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} am not inclined to smoke to - day . [We]_1991-we will order some coffee , and [you]_425-endymion will find some amusement in this ; ”_{[428-st. barbe]} and [he]_{428-st. barbe} placed in [his]_{428-st. barbe} hands a number of “ SCARAMOUCH . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} hope [you]_425-endymion will like [your]_425-endymion new life , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , throwing down a review on the Divan , and leaning back sipping [his]_{428-st. barbe} coffee . “ One thing may be said in favour of it : [you]_425-endymion will work with a body of as [true - hearted comrades as ever existed]_{7115-true - hearted comrades as ever existed} . [They]_{1998-the companions from joe ’s} are always ready to assist [one]_6769-one . [Thorough good - natured fellows]_{7117-thorough good - natured fellows} , that [I]_{428-st. barbe} will say for [them]_{1998-the companions from joe ’s} . [I]_{428-st. barbe} suppose it is adversity , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} [he]_{428-st. barbe} continued , “ that develops the kindly qualities of [our]_1991-we nature . [I]_{428-st. barbe} believe the sense of common degradation has a tendency to make [the degraded amiable]_{7118-the degraded amiable} — at least among [themselves]_{7118-the degraded amiable} . [I]_{428-st. barbe} am told it is found so in [the plantations]_{7119-the plantations} in [slave - gangs]_{7120-slave - gangs} . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ But [I]_425-endymion hope [we]_1991-we are not [a slave - gang]_{7121-a slave - gang} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ It is horrible to think of [gentlemen]_{7122-gentlemen} , and [men of education]_{7123-men of education} , and perhaps [first - rate talents]_{7124-first - rate talents} — who knows?—reduced to [our]_1991-we straits , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} . “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} do not follow [Jawett]_427-jawett in all [his]_427-jawett views , for [I]_{428-st. barbe} hate political economy , and never could understand it ; and [he]_427-jawett gives it [you]_7125-you pure and simple , eh ? eh?—but , [I]_{428-st. barbe} say , it is something awful to think of the incomes that [some men]_{7126-some men} are making , who could no more write an article in ‘ SCARAMOUCH ’ than fly . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ But [our]_1991-we incomes may improve , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [I]_425-endymion was told to - day that promotion was even rapid in [[our]_1991-we office]_{7127-our office} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [Our]_1991-we incomes may improve when [we]_1991-we are bent and grey , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , “ and [we]_1991-we may even retire on a pension about as good as [a nobleman]_{7128-a nobleman} leaves to [[his]_{7128-a nobleman} valet]_{7129-his valet} . Oh , it is [a horrid world]_{7130-a horrid world} ! [[Your]_7125-you father]_{6930-your father} is [a privy councillor]_{7132-a privy councillor} , is not [he]_{6930-your father} ? ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ Yes , and so was [[my]_425-endymion grandfather]_{7133-my grandfather} , but [I]_425-endymion do not think [I]_425-endymion shall ever be one . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ It is a great thing to have [a father]_{7134-a father} [a privy councillor]_{7132-a privy councillor} , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , with a glance of envy . “ If [I]_425-endymion were [the son of [a privy councillor]_{7132-a privy councillor}]_{7136-the son of a privy councillor} , [those demons]_{7138-those demons} , [Shuffle]_436-shuffle and [Screw]_437-screw , would give [me]_425-endymion 500 pounds for [my]_425-endymion novel , which now [they]_{7138-those demons} put in [their]_{7138-those demons} beastly magazine and print in small type , and do not pay [me]_425-endymion so much as [a powdered flunkey]_{7139-a powdered flunkey} has in [St. James ’ Square]_{51-st. james ’ square} . [I]_425-endymion agree with [Jawett]_427-jawett : the whole thing is rotten . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [Mr. Jawett]_427-jawett seems to have very strange opinions , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [I]_425-endymion did not like to hear what [he]_427-jawett said at dinner about [the Church]_{6648-the church} , but [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} turned the conversation , and [I]_425-endymion thought it best to let it pass . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} is [a sensible man]_{7141-a sensible man} , and [a good fellow]_{7142-a good fellow} , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} ; “ [you]_425-endymion like [him]_{431-trenchard} ? ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ [I]_425-endymion find [him]_{431-trenchard} kind . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Do [you]_425-endymion know , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , in a whisper , and with a distressed and almost vindictive expression of countenance , “ [that man]_{7143-that man} may come any day into four thousand a year . There is only one life between [him]_{431-trenchard} and [the present owner]_{7144-the present owner} . [I]_{428-st. barbe} believe it is a good life , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} [he]_{428-st. barbe} added , in a more cheerful voice , “ but still it might happen . Is it not horrible ? Four thousand a year ! [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} with four thousand a year , and [we]_7145-we receiving little more than the pay of [a butler]_{7146-a butler} ! ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ Well , [I]_425-endymion wish , for [his]_{431-trenchard} sake , [he]_{431-trenchard} might have it , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ though [I]_425-endymion might lose [a kind friend]_{7147-a kind friend} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Look at [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} ; “ [he]_{429-seymour hicks} has smoked [his]_{429-seymour hicks} cigar , and [he]_{429-seymour hicks} is going . [He]_{429-seymour hicks} never remains . [He]_{429-seymour hicks} is going to a party , [I]_{428-st. barbe} ’ll be found . [That fellow]_{7148-that fellow} gets about in a most extraordinary manner . Is it not disgusting ? [I]_{428-st. barbe} doubt whether [he]_{429-seymour hicks} is asked much to dinner though , or [I]_{428-st. barbe} think [we]_7149-we should have heard of it . Nevertheless , [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} said the other day that [Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} had dined with [Lord Cinque - Ports]_{438-lord cinque - ports} . [I]_{428-st. barbe} can hardly believe it ; it would be too disgusting . [No lord]_{7150-no lord} ever asked [me]_{428-st. barbe} to dinner . But [the aristocracy of [this country]_{6657-this country}]_{7151-the aristocracy of this country} are doomed ! ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ [Mr. Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ probably lays [himself]_{429-seymour hicks} out for society . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} suppose [you]_{428-st. barbe} will , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , with a scrutinising air . “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} should if [I]_{428-st. barbe} were [the son of [a privy councillor]_{7132-a privy councillor}]_{7136-the son of a privy councillor} . [Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} is nothing ; [[his]_{429-seymour hicks} father]_{788-his father} kept [a stable - yard]_{7156-a stable - yard} and [[his]_{429-seymour hicks} mother]_{6859-his mother} was [an actress]_{7158-an actress} . [We]_7159-we have had [several dignitaries of [the Church]_{6648-the church}]_{7160-several dignitaries of the church} in [[my]_{428-st. barbe} family]_{7162-my family} and [one admiral]_{7163-one admiral} . And yet [Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} dines with [Lord Cinque - Ports]_{438-lord cinque - ports} ! It is positively revolting ! But the things [he]_{429-seymour hicks} does to get asked!—sings , rants , conjures , ventriloquises , mimics , stands on [his]_{429-seymour hicks} head . [His]_{429-seymour hicks} great performance is a parliamentary debate . [We]_7159-we will make [him]_{429-seymour hicks} do it for [you]_7164-you . And yet with all this a dull dog — a very dull dog , [sir]_6912-sir . [He]_{429-seymour hicks} wrote for ‘ [Scaramouch]_{439-scaramouch} ’ some little time , but [they]_7166-they can stand it no more . Between [you]_7164-you and [me]_{428-st. barbe} , [he]_{429-seymour hicks} has had notice to quit . That [I]_{428-st. barbe} know ; and [he]_{429-seymour hicks} will probably get the letter when [he]_{429-seymour hicks} goes [home]_726-home from [his]_{429-seymour hicks} party to - night . So much for success in [society]_1025-society ! [I]_{428-st. barbe} shall now say good - night to [you]_7164-you . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} It was only ten o’clock when [Endymion]_425-endymion returned to [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} , and for the first time in [his]_425-endymion life used a pass - key , with which [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} had furnished [him]_425-endymion in the morning , and re - entered [[his]_425-endymion new home]_{1999-his new home} . [He]_425-endymion thought [he]_425-endymion had used it very quietly , and was lighting [his]_425-endymion candle and about to steal up to [[his]_425-endymion lofty heights]_{2000-his lofty heights} , when from the door of the parlour , which opened into [the passage]_{2001-the passage} , emerged [Miss Imogene]_420-imogene , who took the candlestick from [his]_425-endymion hand and insisted on waiting upon [him]_425-endymion . “ [I]_420-imogene thought [I]_420-imogene heard something , ”_{[420-imogene]} [she]_420-imogene said ; “ [you]_425-endymion must let [me]_420-imogene light [you]_425-endymion up , for [you]_425-endymion can hardly yet know [your]_425-endymion way . [I]_420-imogene must see too if all is right ; [you]_425-endymion may want something . ”_{[420-imogene]} So [she]_420-imogene tripped up lightly before [him]_425-endymion , showing , doubtless without premeditation , as well - turned an ankle and as pretty a foot as could fall to [a damsel]_{2002-a damsel} ’s fortunate lot . “ [[My]_420-imogene sister]_{7169-my sister} and [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} have gone to the play , ”_{[420-imogene]} [she]_420-imogene said , “ but [they]_7170-they left strict instructions with [me]_420-imogene to see that [you]_425-endymion were comfortable , and that [you]_425-endymion wanted for nothing that [we]_7171-we could supply . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ [You]_420-imogene are too kind , ”_{[420-imogene]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , as [she]_420-imogene lighted the candles on [his]_425-endymion dressing - table , “ and , to tell [you]_425-endymion the truth , these are luxuries [I]_420-imogene am not accustomed to , and to which [I]_420-imogene am not entitled . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ And yet , ”_{[420-imogene]} [she]_420-imogene said , with a glance of blended admiration and pity , “ [they]_7170-they tell [me]_420-imogene time was when gold was not good enough for [you]_425-endymion , and [I]_420-imogene do not think it could be . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ Such kindness as this , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ is more precious than gold . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ [I]_420-imogene hope [you]_425-endymion will find [your]_425-endymion things well arranged . All [your]_425-endymion clothes are in these two drawers ; the coats in the bottom one , and [your]_425-endymion linen in those above . [You]_425-endymion will not perhaps be able to find [your]_425-endymion pocket - handkerchiefs at first . They are in this sachet ; [[my]_420-imogene sister]_{7169-my sister} made it [herself]_{7169-my sister} . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} says [you]_425-endymion are to be called at eight o’clock and breakfast at nine . [I]_420-imogene think everything is right . Good - night , [Mr. Endymion]_425-endymion . ”_{[420-imogene]} [The Rodney household]_{2003-the rodney household} was rather a strange one . [The first two floors]_{2004-the first two floors} , as [we]_2005-we have mentioned , were let , and at expensive rates , for [the apartments]_{2006-the apartments} were capacious and capitally furnished , and the situation , if not distinguished , was extremely convenient — quiet from not being a thoroughfare , and in the heart of civilisation . [They]_{2003-the rodney household} only kept [a couple of servants]_{2007-a couple of servants} , but [[their]_{2003-the rodney household} principal lodgers]_{2008-their principal lodgers} had [[their]_{2003-the rodney household} personal attendants]_{2009-their personal attendants} . And yet after sunset [the sisters]_{2010-the sisters} appeared and presided at [their]_{2010-the sisters} tea - table , always exquisitely dressed ; seldom alone , for [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} had [many friends]_{1748-many friends} , and lived in [a capacious apartment]_{2012-a capacious apartment} , rather finely furnished , with a round table covered with gaudy print - books , a mantelpiece crowded with vases of mock Dresden , and a cottage piano , on which [Imogene]_420-imogene could accompany [her]_420-imogene more than pleasing voice . Somehow or other , the process is difficult to trace , [Endymion]_425-endymion not unfrequently found [himself]_425-endymion at [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} ’s tea - table . On the first occasion or so , [he]_425-endymion felt [himself]_425-endymion a little shy and embarrassed , but it soon became natural to [him]_425-endymion , and [he]_425-endymion would often escape from the symposia at [Joe]_430-joe ’s , and , instead of the Divan , find in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} a more congenial scene . There were generally [some young men there]_{2013-some young men there} , who seemed delighted with [the ladies]_{930-the ladies} , listened with enthusiasm to [Imogene]_420-imogene ’s singing , and were allowed to smoke . [They]_{2013-some young men there} were evidently [gentlemen]_{7122-gentlemen} , and indeed [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} casually mentioned to [Endymion]_425-endymion that [one of the most frequent guests]_{2016-one of the most frequent guests} might some day even be [a peer of the realm]_{2017-a peer of the realm} . Sometimes there was a rubber of whist , and , if wanted , [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} took a hand in it ; [Endymion]_425-endymion sitting apart and conversing with [[her]_{410-mrs. rodney} sister]_{1871-her sister} , who amused [him]_{408-mr. rodney} by [her]_{410-mrs. rodney} lively observations , indicating even flashes of culture ; but always addressed [him]_{408-mr. rodney} without the slightest pretence and with the utmost naturalness . This was not the case with [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} ; pretence with [him]_{408-mr. rodney} was ingrained , and [he]_{408-mr. rodney} was at first somewhat embarrassed by the presence of [Endymion]_425-endymion , as [he]_{408-mr. rodney} could hardly maintain before [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} late patron]_{2019-his late patron} ’s son [his]_{408-mr. rodney} favourite character of [the aristocratic victim of revolution]_{2020-the aristocratic victim of revolution} . And yet this drawback was more than counterbalanced by the gratification of [his]_{408-mr. rodney} vanity in finding a Ferrars [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} habitual guest]_{2021-his habitual guest} . Such a luxury seemed a dangerous indulgence , but [he]_{408-mr. rodney} could not resist it , and the moth was always flying round the candle . There was no danger , however , and that [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} soon found out . [Endymion]_425-endymion was born with tact , and it came to [him]_425-endymion as much from goodness of heart as fineness of taste . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , therefore , soon resumed [his]_{408-mr. rodney} anecdotes of [great men]_{2022-great men} and [his]_{408-mr. rodney} personal experience of [their]_{2022-great men} sayings , manners , and customs , with which [he]_{408-mr. rodney} was in the habit of enlivening or ornamenting the whist table ; occasionally introducing Endymion to the notice of the table by mentioning in a low tone , “ That is [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , in a certain sense under [my]_{408-mr. rodney} care ; [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} is [a privy councillor]_{7132-a privy councillor} , and had it not been for the revolution — for [I]_{408-mr. rodney} maintain , and always will , the Reform Bill was neither more nor less than a revolution — would probably have been [Prime Minister]_{6997-prime minister} . [He]_{6997-prime minister} was [[my]_{408-mr. rodney} earliest]_{7176-my earliest} and [[my]_{408-mr. rodney} best friend]_{7177-my best friend} . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} When there were cards , there was always a little supper : a lobster and a roasted potato and that sort of easy thing , and curious drinks , which [the sisters]_{2010-the sisters} mixed and made , and which [no one else , at least all]_{2024-no one else , at least all} said so , could mix and make . On fitting occasions a bottle of champagne appeared , and then [the person for whom the wine was produced]_{2025-the person for whom the wine was produced} was sure with wonderment to say , “ Where did [you]_{408-mr. rodney} get this champagne , [Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} ? Could [you]_{408-mr. rodney} get [me]_{408-mr. rodney} some ? ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} shook [his]_{408-mr. rodney} head and scarcely gave a hope , but subsequently , when the praise in consequence had continued and increased , would observe , “ Do [you]_{2026-the gentleman} really want some ? [I]_{408-mr. rodney} can not promise , but [I]_{408-mr. rodney} will try . Of course [they]_7178-they will ask [a high figure]_{7179-a high figure} . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} “ Anything [they]_7178-they like , [[my]_{408-mr. rodney} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} And in about a week ’s time [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} was so fortunate as to get [his]_{2026-the gentleman} champagne . There was one subject in which [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} appeared to be particularly interested , and that was racing . The turf at that time had not developed into that vast institution of national demoralisation which it now exhibits . That disastrous character may be mainly attributed to the determination of [[our]_2027-our legislators]_{2028-our legislators} to put down [gaming - houses]_{2029-gaming - houses} , which , practically speaking , substituted for the pernicious folly of a comparatively limited class the ruinous madness of [the community]_{2030-the community} . There were many influences by which in [the highest classes persons]_{2031-the highest classes persons} might be discouraged or deterred from play under a roof ; and in the great majority of cases such a habit was difficult , not to say impossible , to indulge . But in shutting up [gaming - houses]_{2029-gaming - houses} , [we]_2027-our brought the gaming - table into [the street]_{705-the street} , and its practices became the pursuit of [those who would otherwise have never witnessed or even thought of them]_{2034-those who would otherwise have never witnessed or even thought of them} . No doubt [Crockford]_{440-crockford} ’s had [its]_{440-crockford} tragedies , but all its disasters and calamities together would hardly equal a lustre of the ruthless havoc which has ensued from its suppression . Nevertheless , in 1835 [men]_1114-men made books , and [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} was not inexpert in a composition which requires no ordinary qualities of character and intelligence ; method , judgment , self - restraint , not too much imagination , perception of character , and powers of calculation . All these qualities were now in active demand and exercise ; for [the Derby]_{78-the derby} was at hand , and [the Rodney family]_{2036-the rodney family} , deeply interested in the result , were to attend the celebrated festival . [One of [the young gentlemen]_{2038-the young gentlemen} , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in [[their]_{2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister} parlour]_{2039-their parlour} , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} and [[her]_{410-mrs. rodney} sister]_{1871-her sister}]_{2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister} , insisted upon taking [them]_{2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister} to [Epsom]_79-epsom in [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} drag]_{2041-his drag} , and [they]_{2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister} [themselves]_{2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister} were to select the party to accompany [them]_{2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister} . That was not difficult , for [they]_{2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister} were naturally [all friends of [[their]_{2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister} munificent host]_{2043-their munificent host} with one exception]_{2042-all friends of their munificent host with one exception} . [Imogene]_420-imogene stipulated that [Endymion]_425-endymion should be asked , and [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} supported the suggestion . “ [He]_425-endymion is [the son of [the privy councillor]_{1765-the privy councillor} [the Right Hon]_{7183-the right hon} [. William Pitt Ferrars]_340-hurstley , [[my]_{408-mr. rodney} earliest]_{7176-my earliest} and [[my]_{408-mr. rodney} best friend]_{7177-my best friend}]_{7181-the son of the privy councillor the right hon . william pitt ferrars , my earliest and my best friend} , and in a certain sense is under [my]_{408-mr. rodney} care . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} The drive to [the Derby]_{78-the derby} was not then shorn of [its]_{78-the derby} humours and glories . It was [the Carnival of [England]_7-england]_{81-the carnival of england} , with equipages as numerous and various , and with banter not less quick and witty . It was a bright day — a day , no doubt , of wild hopes and terrible fears , but yet , on the whole , of joy and exultation . And [no one]_{6647-no one} was happier and prouder than [pretty Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} , exquisitely dressed and sitting on the box of a patrician drag , beside [[its]_{78-the derby} noble owner]_{2045-its noble owner} . On the seat behind [them]_2046-they was [Imogene]_420-imogene , with [Endymion]_425-endymion on one side , and on the other [the individual]_{2047-the individual} “ who might one day be [[a peer . ”]_{7186-a peer . ”}]_{7186-a peer . ”[2047-the individual]} [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} and some others , including [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} , faced [a couple of grooms , who sat with folded arms and unmoved countenances , fastidiously stolid amid all the fun , and grave even when [they]_2046-they opened the champagne . [The right horse]_{2049-the right horse} won . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} and [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} friends]_{844-his friends}]_{2048-a couple of grooms , who sat with folded arms and unmoved countenances , fastidiously stolid amid all the fun , and grave even when they opened the champagne . the right horse won . mr. rodney and his friends} pocketed a good stake , and [they]_2046-they demolished [their]_2046-they luncheon of luxuries with frantic gaiety . “ It is almost as happy as [our]_2046-they little suppers in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} , ”_{[2051-their noble driver]} whispered [[their]_2046-they noble driver]_{2051-their noble driver} to [[his]_{2051-their noble driver} companion]_{714-his companion} . “ Oh ! much more than anything [you]_{2051-their noble driver} can find [there]_890-there , ”_{[410-mrs. rodney]} simpered [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} . “ [I]_{410-mrs. rodney} declare to [you]_{2051-their noble driver} , some of the happiest hours of [my]_{410-mrs. rodney} life have been passed in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} , ”_{[410-mrs. rodney]} gravely murmured [[her]_{410-mrs. rodney} friend]_{2053-her friend} . “ [I]_{410-mrs. rodney} wish [I]_{410-mrs. rodney} could believe that , ”_{[410-mrs. rodney]} said [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} . As for [Endymion]_425-endymion , [he]_425-endymion enjoyed [himself]_425-endymion amazingly . The whole scene was new to [him]_425-endymion — [he]_425-endymion had never been at a race before , and this was the most famous of races . [He]_425-endymion did not know [he]_425-endymion had betted , but [he]_425-endymion found [he]_425-endymion too had won a little money , [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} having put [him]_425-endymion on something , though what that meant [he]_425-endymion had not the remotest idea . [Imogene]_420-imogene , however , assured [him]_425-endymion it was all right — [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} constantly put [her]_420-imogene on something . [He]_425-endymion enjoyed the luncheon too ; the cold chicken , and the French pies , the wondrous salads , and the iced champagne . It seemed that [Imogene]_420-imogene was always taking care that [his]_425-endymion plate or [his]_425-endymion glass should be filled . Everything was delightful , and [[his]_425-endymion noble host]_{2054-his noble host} , who , always courteous , had hitherto been reserved , called [him]_425-endymion “ Ferrars . ”_{[425-endymion]} What with the fineness of the weather , the inspirations of [the excited and countless multitude]_{2055-the excited and countless multitude} , the divine stimulus of the luncheon , the kindness of [[his]_425-endymion charming companions]_{2056-his charming companions} , and the general feeling of enjoyment and success that seemed to pervade [his]_425-endymion being , [Endymion]_425-endymion felt as [he]_425-endymion were almost acting a distinguished part in some grand triumph of antiquity , as returning [home]_726-home , [the four splendid dark chestnuts]_{2058-the four splendid dark chestnuts} swept along , [two of [their]_{2058-the four splendid dark chestnuts} gay company]_{2059-two of their gay company} playing bugles , and [the grooms]_{2060-the grooms} sitting with folded arms of haughty indifference . Just at this moment [his]_425-endymion eye fell upon an omnibus full , inside and out , of clerks in [[his]_425-endymion office]_{6810-his office} . There was a momentary stoppage , and while [he]_425-endymion returned the salute of [several of [them]_{2058-the four splendid dark chestnuts}]_{2062-several of them} , [his]_425-endymion quick eye could not avoid recognising the slightly surprised glance of [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , the curious amazement of [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} , and the indignant astonishment of [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} . “ [[Our]_7189-our friend]_{7110-our friend} [Ferrars]_425-endymion seems in tiptop company , ”_{[431-trenchard]} said [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} . “ That may have been [a countess on the box]_{7191-a countess on the box} , ”_{[429-seymour hicks]} said [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} , “ for [I]_{429-seymour hicks} observed [an earl]_{7192-an earl} ’s coronet on the drag . [I]_{429-seymour hicks} can not make out who it is . ”_{[429-seymour hicks]} “ There is no more advantage in going with four horses than with two , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} ; “ indeed , [I]_{428-st. barbe} believe [you]_{429-seymour hicks} go slower . It is mere pride ; puffed - up vanity . [I]_{428-st. barbe} should like to send [those two grooms]_{7193-those two grooms} with [their]_{7193-those two grooms} folded arms to [the galleys]_{7194-the galleys} — [I]_{428-st. barbe} hate [those fellows]_{7195-those fellows} . For [my]_{428-st. barbe} part , [I]_{428-st. barbe} never was behind four horses except in a stage - coach . [No peer of the realm]_{7196-no peer of the realm} ever took [me]_{428-st. barbe} on [[his]_{7196-no peer of the realm} drag]_{2041-his drag} . However , a day of reckoning will come ; [the people]_{1019-the people} wo n’t stand this much longer . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} [Jawett]_427-jawett was not [there]_890-there , for [he]_427-jawett disapproved of races . [Endymion]_425-endymion had to encounter a rather sharp volley when [he]_425-endymion went to [the office]_{1917-the office} next morning . After some general remarks as to the distinguished party which [he]_425-endymion had accompanied to the races , [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} could not resist inquiring , though with some circumlocution , whether [the lady]_{947-the lady} was [a countess]_{2066-a countess} . [The lady]_{947-the lady} was not [a countess]_{2066-a countess} . Who was [the lady]_{947-the lady} ? [The lady]_{947-the lady} was [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} . Who was [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} ? [She]_{947-the lady} was [the wife of [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , who accompanied [her]_{947-the lady}]_{2071-the wife of mr. rodney , who accompanied her} . Was [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} a relation of [Lord Rodney]_{441-lord rodney} ? [Endymion]_425-endymion believed [he]_425-endymion was not a relation of [Lord Rodney]_{441-lord rodney} . Who was [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} then ? “ [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} is [an old friend of [[my]_{408-mr. rodney} father]_{6935-my father}]_{7199-an old friend of my father} . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} This natural solution of doubts and difficulties arrested all further inquiry . Generally speaking , the position of [Endymion]_425-endymion in [his]_425-endymion new life was satisfactory . [He]_425-endymion was regular and assiduous in [his]_425-endymion attendance at office , was popular with [[his]_425-endymion comrades]_{2072-his comrades} , and was cherished by [[his]_425-endymion chief]_{1660-his chief} , who had even invited [him]_425-endymion to dinner . [His]_425-endymion duties were certainly at present mechanical , but they were associated with an interesting profession ; and humble as was [his]_425-endymion lot , [he]_425-endymion began to feel the pride of public life . [He]_425-endymion continued to be [a regular guest]_{2074-a regular guest} at [Joe ’s]_430-joe , and was careful not to seem to avoid the society of [[his]_425-endymion fellow - clerks]_{2075-his fellow - clerks} in the evenings , for [he]_425-endymion had an instinctive feeling that it was as well [they]_{2075-his fellow - clerks} should not become acquainted with [[his]_425-endymion circle in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street}]_{2076-his circle in warwick street} . And yet to [him]_425-endymion the attractions of [that circle]_{2077-that circle} became daily more difficult to resist . And often when [he]_425-endymion was enduring the purgatory of the Divan , listening to the snarls of [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} over the shameful prosperity of everybody in [this world]_{6716-this world} except [the snarler]_{2079-the snarler} , or perhaps went half - price to [the pit of [Drury Lane]_{75-drury lane}]_{2080-the pit of drury lane} with [the critical Trenchard]_{2081-the critical trenchard} , [he]_425-endymion was , in truth , restless and absent , and [his]_425-endymion mind was in another place , indulging in visions which [he]_425-endymion did not care to analyse , but which were very agreeable . One evening , shortly after the expedition to [Epsom]_79-epsom , while [the rest]_{6809-the rest} were playing a rubber , [Imogene]_420-imogene said to [him]_425-endymion , “ [I]_420-imogene wish [you]_425-endymion to be friends with [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} ; [I]_420-imogene think [he]_{411-mr. vigo} might be of use to [you]_425-endymion . ”_{[420-imogene]} [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} was playing whist at this moment ; [[his]_{411-mr. vigo} partner]_{2083-his partner} was [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , and [they]_2084-they were playing against [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} and [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was [a tenant of [the second floor]_{2086-the second floor}]_{2085-a tenant of the second floor} . [He]_{442-waldershare} was [the young gentleman “ who might some day be a peer . ”]_{7201-the young gentleman “ who might some day be a peer . ”[442-waldershare]} [He]_{442-waldershare} was [a young man of about three or four and twenty years ; fair , with short curly brown hair and blue eyes ; not exactly handsome , but with a countenance full of expression , and the index of quick emotions , whether of joy or of anger]_{2087-a young man of about three or four and twenty years ; fair , with short curly brown hair and blue eyes ; not exactly handsome , but with a countenance full of expression , and the index of quick emotions , whether of joy or of anger} . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was [the only child of [a younger son of a patrician house]_{2089-a younger son of a patrician house} , and had inherited from [[his]_{442-waldershare} father]_{788-his father} a moderate but easy fortune]_{2088-the only child of a younger son of a patrician house , and had inherited from his father a moderate but easy fortune} . [He]_{442-waldershare} had been [the earliest lodger of [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys}]_{2091-the earliest lodger of the rodneys} , and , taking advantage of the Tory reaction , had just been returned to [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . What [he]_{442-waldershare} would do there was a subject of interesting speculation to [[his]_{442-waldershare} numerous friends]_{2093-his numerous friends} , and it may be said [admirers]_{2094-admirers} . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was [one of those vivid and brilliant organisations which exercise a peculiarly attractive influence on youth]_{2095-one of those vivid and brilliant organisations which exercise a peculiarly attractive influence on youth} . [He]_{442-waldershare} had been [the hero of the debating club at [Cambridge]_83-cambridge]_{2096-the hero of the debating club at cambridge} , and [many]_2097-many believed in consequence that [he]_{442-waldershare} must become [prime minister]_{6997-prime minister} . [He]_{442-waldershare} was witty and fanciful , and , though capricious and bad - tempered , could flatter and caress . At [Cambridge]_83-cambridge [he]_{442-waldershare} had introduced the new Oxford heresy , of which [Nigel Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} was [a votary]_{2099-a votary} . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} prayed and fasted , and swore by [Laud]_443-laud and [Strafford]_{444-strafford} . [He]_{442-waldershare} took , however , a more eminent degree at [Paris]_43-paris than at [his]_{442-waldershare} original Alma Mater , and becoming passionately addicted to French literature , [his]_{442-waldershare} views respecting both Church and State became modified — at least in private . [His]_{442-waldershare} entrance into [English society]_{2100-english society} had been highly successful , and as [he]_{442-waldershare} had a due share of vanity , and was by no means free from worldliness , [he]_{442-waldershare} had enjoyed and pursued [his]_{442-waldershare} triumphs . But [his]_{442-waldershare} versatile nature , which required not only constant , but novel excitement , became palled , even with [the society of [duchesses]_{2102-duchesses}]_{2101-the society of duchesses} . There was a monotony in the splendour of aristocratic life which wearied [him]_{442-waldershare} , and for some time [he]_{442-waldershare} had persuaded [himself]_{442-waldershare} that [the only people who understood the secret of existence]_{2103-the only people who understood the secret of existence} were [the family under whose roof [he]_{442-waldershare} lodged]_{2104-the family under whose roof he lodged} . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was profligate , but sentimental ; unprincipled , but romantic ; [the child of whim]_{2105-the child of whim} , and the slave of an imagination so freakish and deceptive , that it was always impossible to foretell [his]_{442-waldershare} course . [He]_{442-waldershare} was alike capable of sacrificing all [his]_{442-waldershare} feelings to worldly considerations or of forfeiting [the world]_{6658-the world} for a visionary caprice . At present [his]_{442-waldershare} favourite scheme , and one to which [he]_{442-waldershare} seemed really attached , was to educate [Imogene]_420-imogene . Under [his]_{442-waldershare} tuition [he]_{442-waldershare} had persuaded [himself]_{442-waldershare} that [she]_420-imogene would turn out what [he]_{442-waldershare} styled “ [a great woman]_{7202-a great woman} . ”_{[442-waldershare]} An age of vast change , according to [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , was impending over [us]_2107-us . There was no male career in which [one]_6769-one could confide . [Most men of mark]_{2109-most men of mark} would probably be [victims]_2110-victims , but “ [a great woman ”]_{7203-a great woman ”[420-imogene]} must always make [her]_420-imogene way . Whatever the circumstances , [she]_420-imogene would adapt [herself]_420-imogene to [them]_2111-them ; if necessary , would mould and fashion [them]_2111-them . [His]_{442-waldershare} dream was that [Imogene]_420-imogene should go forth and conquer [the world]_{6658-the world} , and that in the sunset of life [he]_{442-waldershare} should find a refuge in [some corner of [[her]_420-imogene palace]_{2114-her palace}]_{2113-some corner of her palace} . [Imogene]_420-imogene was only [a child]_{2115-a child} when [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} first became [a lodger]_{2116-a lodger} . [She]_420-imogene used to bring [his]_{442-waldershare} breakfast to [[his]_{442-waldershare} drawing - room]_{2117-his drawing - room} and arrange [his]_{442-waldershare} table . [He]_{442-waldershare} encountered [her]_420-imogene one day , and [he]_{442-waldershare} requested [her]_420-imogene to remain , and always preside over [his]_{442-waldershare} meal . [He]_{442-waldershare} fell in love with [her]_420-imogene name , and wrote [her]_420-imogene a series of sonnets , idealising [her]_420-imogene past , panegyrising [her]_420-imogene present , and prophetic of [her]_420-imogene future life . [Imogene]_420-imogene , who was neither shy nor obtrusive , was calm amid all [his]_{442-waldershare} vagaries , humoured [his]_{442-waldershare} fancies , even when [she]_420-imogene did not understand them , and read [his]_{442-waldershare} verses as [she]_420-imogene would a foreign language which [she]_420-imogene was determined to master . [Her]_420-imogene culture , according to [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , was to be carried on chiefly by conversations . [She]_420-imogene was not to read , or at least not to read much , until [her]_420-imogene taste was formed and [she]_420-imogene had acquired the due share of previous knowledge necessary to profitable study . As [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was eloquent , brilliant , and witty , [Imogene]_420-imogene listened to [him]_{442-waldershare} with wondering interest and amusement , even when [she]_420-imogene found some difficulty in following [him]_{442-waldershare} ; but [her]_420-imogene apprehension was so quick and [her]_420-imogene tact so fine , that [her]_420-imogene progress , though [she]_420-imogene was almost unconscious of it , was remarkable . Sometimes in the evening , while [the others]_{2118-the others} were smoking together or playing whist , [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} and [Imogene]_420-imogene , sitting apart , were engaged in apparently the most interesting converse . It was impossible not to observe the animation and earnestness of [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , and the great attention with which [[his]_{442-waldershare} companion]_{714-his companion} responded to [his]_{442-waldershare} representations . Yet all this time [he]_{442-waldershare} was only giving [her]_420-imogene a lecture on [Madame de Sevigne]_{445-madame de sevigne} . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} used to take [Imogene]_420-imogene to [the National Gallery]_{2120-the national gallery} and [Hampton Court]_{84-hampton court} , and other delightful scenes of popular education , but of late [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} had informed [[her]_{410-mrs. rodney} sister]_{1871-her sister} that [she]_{410-mrs. rodney} was no longer young enough to permit these expeditions . [Imogene]_420-imogene accepted the announcement without a murmur , but it occasioned [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} several sonnets of heartrending remonstrance . [Imogene]_420-imogene continued , however , to make [his]_{442-waldershare} breakfast , and kept [his]_{442-waldershare} Parliamentary papers in order , which [he]_{442-waldershare} never could manage , but the mysteries of which [Imogene]_420-imogene mastered with feminine quickness and precision . Whenever [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was away [he]_{442-waldershare} always maintained a constant correspondence with [Imogene]_420-imogene . In this [he]_{442-waldershare} communicated everything to [her]_420-imogene without the slightest reserve ; describing everything [he]_{442-waldershare} saw , almost everything [he]_{442-waldershare} heard , pages teeming with anecdotes of a world of which [she]_420-imogene could know nothing — the secrets of courts and [coteries]_{2122-coteries} , memoirs of [princes]_860-princes and [ministers]_{6766-ministers} , of [dandies]_2125-dandies and [dames of fashion]_{2126-dames of fashion} . “ If anything happens to [me]_{442-waldershare} , ”_{[442-waldershare]} [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} would say to [Imogene]_420-imogene , “ this correspondence may be worth thousands to [you]_420-imogene , and when it is published it will connect [your]_420-imogene name with [mine]_{442-waldershare} , and assist [my]_{442-waldershare} grand idea of [your]_420-imogene becoming ‘ [a great woman]_{7202-a great woman} . ’ ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ But [I]_425-endymion do not know [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} , ”_{[425-endymion]} whispered [Endymion]_425-endymion to [Imogene]_420-imogene . “ But [you]_420-imogene have met [him]_{411-mr. vigo} here , and [you]_420-imogene went together to [Epsom]_79-epsom . It is enough . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} is going to ask [you]_420-imogene to dine with [him]_{411-mr. vigo} on Saturday . [We]_7205-we shall be [there]_890-there , and [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} is going . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} has [a beautiful place]_{7207-a beautiful place} , and it will be very pleasant . ”_{[425-endymion]} And exactly as [Imogene]_420-imogene had anticipated , [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} , in the course of the evening , did ask [Endymion]_425-endymion to do [him]_{411-mr. vigo} the honour of being [[his]_{411-mr. vigo} guest]_{2127-his guest} . [The villa of [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo}]_{2128-the villa of mr. vigo} was on [the banks of [the Thames]_{85-the thames}]_{2129-the banks of the thames} , and had once belonged to [a noble customer]_{2130-a noble customer} . [The Palladian mansion]_{2131-the palladian mansion} contained [a suite of chambers of majestic dimensions]_{2132-a suite of chambers of majestic dimensions} — lofty ceilings , rich cornices , and vast windows of plate glass ; [the gardens]_{2133-the gardens} were rich with the products of conservatories which [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} had raised with every modern improvement , and a group of stately cedars supported the dignity of the scene and gave to [it]_2134-it a name . Beyond , [a winding walk]_{2135-a winding walk} encircled [a large field which [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} called [the park]_{1663-the park}]_{2136-a large field which mr. vigo called the park} , and [which sparkled with gold and silver pheasants]_{2138-which sparkled with gold and silver pheasants} , and [the keeper]_{2139-the keeper} lived in [a newly - raised habitation at the extreme end , which took the form of [a Swiss cottage]_{2141-a swiss cottage}]_{2140-a newly - raised habitation at the extreme end , which took the form of a swiss cottage} . [The Rodney family]_{2036-the rodney family} , accompanied by [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} and [Endymion]_425-endymion , went to [the Cedars by water]_{2143-the cedars by water} . It was a delightful afternoon of June , [the river]_{2144-the river} warm and still , and the soft , fitful western breeze occasionally rich with the perfume of [the gardens of [Putney]_86-putney and [Chiswick]_3-chiswick]_{2145-the gardens of putney and chiswick} . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} talked the whole way . It was a rhapsody of fancy , fun , knowledge , anecdote , brilliant badinage — even passionate seriousness . Sometimes [he]_{442-waldershare} recited poetry , and [his]_{442-waldershare} voice was musical ; and , then , when [he]_{442-waldershare} had attuned [[his]_{442-waldershare} companions]_{2146-his companions} to a sentimental pitch , [he]_{442-waldershare} would break into mockery , and touch with delicate satire every mood of human feeling . [Endymion]_425-endymion listened to [him]_{442-waldershare} in silence and admiration . [He]_425-endymion had never heard [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} talk before , and [he]_425-endymion had never heard [anybody like [him]_{442-waldershare}]_{2147-anybody like him} . All this time , what was now , and ever , remarkable in [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} were [his]_{442-waldershare} manners . They were finished , even to courtliness . Affable and winning , [he]_{442-waldershare} was never familiar . [He]_{442-waldershare} always addressed [Sylvia]_407-sylvia as if [she]_407-sylvia were [one of [those duchesses round whom [he]_{442-waldershare} used to linger]_{2149-those duchesses round whom he used to linger}]_{2148-one of those duchesses round whom he used to linger} . [He]_{442-waldershare} would bow deferentially to [her]_407-sylvia remarks , and elicit from some of [her]_407-sylvia casual observations an acute or graceful meaning , of which [she]_407-sylvia [herself]_407-sylvia was by no means conscious . The bow of [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was a study . Its grace and ceremony must have been organic ; for there was no traditionary type in existence from which [he]_{442-waldershare} could have derived or inherited it . [He]_{442-waldershare} certainly addressed [Imogene]_420-imogene and spoke to [her]_420-imogene by [her]_420-imogene Christian name ; but this was partly because [he]_{442-waldershare} was in love with the name , and partly because [he]_{442-waldershare} would persist in still treating [her]_420-imogene as [a child]_{2115-a child} . But [his]_{442-waldershare} manner to [her]_420-imogene always was that of tender respect . [She]_420-imogene was almost as silent as [Endymion]_425-endymion during [their]_2151-their voyage , but not less attentive to [[her]_420-imogene friend]_{2053-her friend} . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} was generally silent , and never opened [his]_{408-mr. rodney} mouth on this occasion except in answer to an inquiry from [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} wife]_{1261-his wife} as to whom [a villa]_{2154-a villa} might belong , and it seemed always that [he]_{408-mr. rodney} knew [every villa]_{2155-every villa} , and [every one to whom [they]_{2155-every villa} belonged]_{2156-every one to whom they belonged} . [The sisters]_{2010-the sisters} were in demi - toilette , which seemed artless , though in fact it was profoundly devised . [Sylvia]_407-sylvia was [the only person who really understood the meaning of “ simplex munditiis , ”]_{7208-the only person who really understood the meaning of “ simplex munditiis , ”[7208-the only person who really understood the meaning of “ simplex munditiis , ”]} and this was one of the secrets of [her]_407-sylvia success . There were [some ladies]_{2158-some ladies} , on [the lawn of [the Cedars]_{2160-the cedars}]_{2159-the lawn of the cedars} when [they]_{2158-some ladies} arrived , not exactly of [[their]_{2158-some ladies} school]_{2161-their school} , and who were finely and fully dressed . [Mrs. Gamme]_{446-mrs. gamme} was [the wife of [a sporting attorney of [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo}]_{2163-a sporting attorney of mr. vigo} , and who also , having [a villa at hand]_{2164-a villa at hand} , was looked upon as [a country neighbour]_{2165-a country neighbour}]_{2162-the wife of a sporting attorney of mr. vigo , and who also , having a villa at hand , was looked upon as a country neighbour} . [Mrs. Gamme]_{446-mrs. gamme} was universally recognised to be [a fine woman]_{2166-a fine woman} , and [she]_{446-mrs. gamme} dressed up to [her]_{446-mrs. gamme} reputation . [She]_{446-mrs. gamme} was [a famous whist - player at high points]_{2167-a famous whist - player at high points} , and dealt the cards with hands covered with diamond rings . [Another country neighbour]_{2168-another country neighbour} was [the chief partner in [the celebrated firm of [Hooghley , Dacca]_{447-hooghley , dacca}]_{2170-the celebrated firm of hooghley , dacca} , and [Co.]_448-co. , [dealers in Indian and other shawls]_{2171-dealers in indian and other shawls}]_{2169-the chief partner in the celebrated firm of hooghley , dacca , and co. , dealers in indian and other shawls} . [Mr. Hooghley]_{449-mr. hooghley} had married [a celebrated actress]_{2172-a celebrated actress} , and was proud and a little jealous of [[his]_{449-mr. hooghley} wife]_{1261-his wife} . [Mrs. Hooghley]_{450-mrs. hooghley} had always an opportunity at [the Cedars]_{87-the cedars} of meeting [some friends in [her]_{450-mrs. hooghley} former profession]_{2174-some friends in her former profession} , for [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} liked to be surrounded by genius and art . “ [I]_{411-mr. vigo} must have talent , ”_{[411-mr. vigo]} [he]_{411-mr. vigo} would exclaim , as [he]_{411-mr. vigo} looked round at the amusing and motley multitude assembled at [his]_{411-mr. vigo} splendid entertainments . And to - day upon [his]_{411-mr. vigo} lawn might be observed [the first tenor of the opera]_{2175-the first tenor of the opera} and [a prima - donna who had just arrived]_{2176-a prima - donna who had just arrived} , [several celebrated members of the English stage of both sexes , [artists of great reputation]_{2178-artists of great reputation} , whose principal works already adorned the well - selected walls of [the Cedars]_{87-the cedars}]_{2177-several celebrated members of the english stage of both sexes , artists of great reputation , whose principal works already adorned the well - selected walls of the cedars} , [a danseuse or two of celebrity]_{2179-a danseuse or two of celebrity} , [some literary men]_{2180-some literary men} , as [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} styled [them]_{2180-some literary men} , who were chiefly [brethren of the political press]_{2181-brethren of the political press} , and more than [one member of [either House of Parliament]_{2183-either house of parliament}]_{2182-one member of either house of parliament} . Just as [the party]_{1547-the party} were preparing to leave [the lawn]_{2185-the lawn} and enter [the dining - room]_{2186-the dining - room} arrived , breathless and glowing , [the young earl who had driven [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} to [the Derby]_{2188-the derby}]_{2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby} . “ [A shaver]_{7209-a shaver} , [[my]_{2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} ! Only returned to [town]_6995-town this afternoon , and found [your]_{411-mr. vigo} invitation . How fortunate ! ”_{[2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby]} And then [he]_{2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby} looked around , and recognising [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} , was immediately at [her]_{410-mrs. rodney} side . “ [I]_{2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby} must have the honour of taking [you]_{411-mr. vigo} into dinner . [I]_{2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby} got [your]_{411-mr. vigo} note , but only by this morning ’s post . ”_{[2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby]} The dinner was a banquet,—a choice bouquet before [every guest]_{2189-every guest} , turtle and venison and piles of whitebait , and pine - apples of prodigious size , and bunches of grapes that had gained prizes . The champagne seemed to flow in fountains , and was only interrupted that [the guests]_{2190-the guests} might quaff Burgundy or taste Tokay . But what was more delightful than all was the enjoyment of all present , and especially of [[their]_{2190-the guests} host]_{1696-their host} . That is a rare sight . Banquets are not rare , nor [choice guests]_{2192-choice guests} , nor [gracious hosts]_{2193-gracious hosts} ; but when do [we]_2194-we ever see [a person]_{2195-a person} enjoy anything ? But [these gay children of art and whim]_{2196-these gay children of art and whim} , and successful labour and happy speculation , some of [them]_{2196-these gay children of art and whim} very rich and [some of [them]_{2196-these gay children of art and whim} without [a sou]_{2198-a sou}]_{2197-some of them without a sou} , seemed only to think of the festive hour and all its joys . Neither wealth nor poverty brought [them]_{2196-these gay children of art and whim} cares . Every face sparkled , every word seemed witty , and every sound seemed sweet . [A band]_{2199-a band} played upon [the lawn]_{2185-the lawn} during the dinner , and were succeeded , when the dessert commenced , by strange choruses from [singers of some foreign land , who for the first time aired [their]_{2201-singers of some foreign land , who for the first time aired their picturesque costumes on the banks of the thames} picturesque costumes on [the banks of [the Thames]_{85-the thames}]_{2129-the banks of the thames}]_{2201-singers of some foreign land , who for the first time aired their picturesque costumes on the banks of the thames} . When [the ladies]_{930-the ladies} had withdrawn to [the saloon]_{2204-the saloon} , [the first comic singer of the age]_{2205-the first comic singer of the age} excelled [himself]_{2205-the first comic singer of the age} ; and when [they]_{930-the ladies} rejoined [[their]_{930-the ladies} fair friends]_{2206-their fair friends} , [the primo - tenore]_{2207-the primo - tenore} and [the prima - donna]_{2208-the prima - donna} gave [them]_{930-the ladies} a grand scene , succeeded by [the English performers]_{2209-the english performers} in a favourite scene from a famous farce . Then [Mrs. Gamme]_{446-mrs. gamme} had an opportunity of dealing with [her]_{446-mrs. gamme} diamond rings , and [the rest]_{6809-the rest} danced — a waltz of whirling grace , or merry cotillon of jocund bouquets . “ Well , [Clarence]_451-clarence , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} to [the young earl]_{2211-the young earl} , as [they]_{930-the ladies} stood for a moment apart , “ was [I]_{442-waldershare} right ? ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ By [Jove]_452-jove ! yes . It is the only life . [You]_{442-waldershare} were quite right . [We]_{930-the ladies} should indeed be fools to sacrifice [ourselves]_{930-the ladies} to the conventional . ”_{[2212-the rodney party]} [The Rodney party]_{2212-the rodney party} returned [home]_726-home in the drag of [the last speaker]_{2214-the last speaker} . [They]_{2212-the rodney party} were the last to retire , as [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} wished for one cigar with [[his]_{411-mr. vigo} noble friend]_{2215-his noble friend} . As [he]_{411-mr. vigo} bade farewell , and cordially , to [Endymion]_425-endymion , [he]_{411-mr. vigo} said , “ Call on [me]_{411-mr. vigo} to - morrow morning in [Burlington Street]_{88-burlington street} in [your]_425-endymion way to [[your]_425-endymion office]_{7017-your office} . Do not mind the hour . [I]_{411-mr. vigo} am [an early bird]_{7213-an early bird} . ”_{[411-mr. vigo]} “ It is no favour , ”_{[411-mr. vigo]} said [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} ; “ it is not even an act of friendliness ; it is a freak , and it is [my]_{411-mr. vigo} freak ; the favour , if there be one , is conferred by [you]_425-endymion . ”_{[411-mr. vigo]} “ But [I]_425-endymion really do not know what to say , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , hesitating and confused . “ [I]_{411-mr. vigo} am not [a classical scholar]_{7214-a classical scholar} , ”_{[411-mr. vigo]} said [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} , “ but there are two things which [I]_{411-mr. vigo} think [I]_{411-mr. vigo} understand — [men]_1114-men and horses . [I]_{411-mr. vigo} like to back [them]_7216-them both when [I]_{411-mr. vigo} think [they]_7216-them ought to win . ”_{[411-mr. vigo]} “ But [I]_425-endymion am scarcely [a man]_{807-a man} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , rather piteously , “ and [I]_425-endymion sometimes think [I]_425-endymion shall never win anything . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ That is [my]_{411-mr. vigo} affair , ”_{[411-mr. vigo]} replied [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} ; “ [you]_425-endymion are [a yearling]_{7218-a yearling} , and [I]_{411-mr. vigo} have formed [my]_{411-mr. vigo} judgment as to [your]_425-endymion capacity . What [I]_{411-mr. vigo} wish to do in [your]_425-endymion case is what [I]_{411-mr. vigo} have done in others , and some memorable ones . Dress does not make [a man]_{807-a man} , but it often makes a successful one . The most precious stone , [you]_425-endymion know , must be cut and polished . [I]_{411-mr. vigo} shall enter [your]_425-endymion name in [my]_{411-mr. vigo} books for an unlimited credit , and no account to be settled till [you]_425-endymion are [a privy councillor]_{7132-a privy councillor} . [I]_{411-mr. vigo} do not limit the credit , because [you]_425-endymion are [a man of sense]_{7221-a man of sense} and [a gentleman]_{741-a gentleman} , and will not abuse it . But be quite as careful not to stint [yourself]_425-endymion as not to be needlessly extravagant . In the first instance , [you]_425-endymion would be interfering with [my]_{411-mr. vigo} experiment , and that would not be fair . ”_{[411-mr. vigo]} This conversation took place in [[Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} ’s counting - house]_{2216-mr. vigo ’s counting - house} the morning after the entertainment at [[his]_{411-mr. vigo} villa]_{2217-his villa} . [Endymion]_425-endymion called upon [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} in [his]_425-endymion way to [[his]_425-endymion office]_{6810-his office} , as [he]_425-endymion had been requested to do , and [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} had expressed [his]_{411-mr. vigo} wishes and intentions with regard to [Endymion]_425-endymion , as intimated in the preceding remarks . “ [I]_{411-mr. vigo} have known many [an heiress]_{866-an heiress} lost by [[her]_{866-an heiress} suitor]_{7224-her suitor} being ill - dressed , ”_{[411-mr. vigo]} said [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} . “ [You]_425-endymion must dress according to [your]_425-endymion age , [your]_425-endymion pursuits , [your]_425-endymion object in life ; [you]_425-endymion must dress too , in some cases , according to [your]_425-endymion set . In youth a little fancy is rather expected , but if political life be [your]_425-endymion object , it should be avoided , at least after one - and - twenty . [I]_{411-mr. vigo} am dressing [two brothers]_{7225-two brothers} now , [men of considerable position]_{7226-men of considerable position} ; [one]_6769-one is [a mere man of pleasure]_{7228-a mere man of pleasure} , the other will probably be [a minister of state]_{1927-a minister of state} . [They]_{7225-two brothers} are as like as two peas , but were [I]_{411-mr. vigo} to dress [the dandy]_{7230-the dandy} and [the minister]_{775-the minister} the same , it would be bad taste — it would be ridiculous . [No man]_{7232-no man} gives [me]_{411-mr. vigo} the trouble which [Lord Eglantine]_{453-lord eglantine} does ; [he]_{453-lord eglantine} has not made up [his]_{453-lord eglantine} mind whether [he]_{453-lord eglantine} will be [a great poet]_{7233-a great poet} or [prime minister]_{6997-prime minister} . ‘ [You]_{453-lord eglantine} must choose , [[my]_{411-mr. vigo} lord]_{7235-my lord} , ’ [I]_{411-mr. vigo} tell [him]_{453-lord eglantine} . ‘ [I]_{411-mr. vigo} can not send [you]_{453-lord eglantine} out looking like [Lord Byron]_{454-lord byron} if [you]_{453-lord eglantine} mean to be [a Canning]_{7236-a canning} or [a Pitt]_{7237-a pitt} . ’ [I]_{411-mr. vigo} have dressed [a great many of [[our]_7239-our statesmen]_{7240-our statesmen} and [orators]_7241-orators]_{7238-a great many of our statesmen and orators} , and [I]_{411-mr. vigo} always dressed [them]_{7238-a great many of our statesmen and orators} according to [their]_{7238-a great many of our statesmen and orators} style and the nature of [their]_{7238-a great many of our statesmen and orators} duties . What [all men]_{7242-all men} should avoid is [the ‘ shabby genteel . ’]_{7243-the ‘ shabby genteel . ’} [No man]_{7232-no man} ever gets over it . [I]_{411-mr. vigo} will save [you]_7245-you from that . [You]_7245-you had better be in rags . ”_{[411-mr. vigo]} When [the twins]_{913-the twins} had separated , [they]_{913-the twins} had resolved on a system of communication which had been , at least on the part of [Myra]_466-myra , scrupulously maintained . [They]_{913-the twins} were to interchange letters every week , and each letter was to assume , if possible , the shape of a journal , so that when [they]_{913-the twins} again met no portion of the interval should be a blank in [their]_{913-the twins} past lives . There were few incidents in the existence of [Myra]_466-myra ; a book , a walk , a visit to [the rectory]_{1474-the rectory} , were among [the chief]_{6623-the chief} . The occupations of [[their]_{913-the twins} father]_{2222-their father} were unchanged , and [his]_{2222-their father} health seemed sustained , but that of [[her]_466-myra mother]_{1374-her mother} was not satisfactory . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had never rallied since the last discomfiture of [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} political hopes , and had never resumed [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} previous tenour of life . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was secluded , [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} spirits uncertain , moods of depression succeeded by fits of unaccountable excitement , and , on the whole , [Myra]_466-myra feared a general and chronic disturbance of [her]_466-myra nervous system . [[His]_{2222-their father} sister]_{1096-his sister} prepared [Endymion]_425-endymion for encountering a great change in [[their]_{913-the twins} parent]_{2225-their parent} when [he]_{2222-their father} returned [home]_726-home . [Myra]_466-myra , however , never expatiated on the affairs of [Hurstley]_340-hurstley . [Her]_466-myra annals in this respect were somewhat dry . [She]_466-myra fulfilled [her]_466-myra promise of recording them , but no more . [Her]_466-myra pen was fuller and more eloquent in [her]_466-myra comments on the life of [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} , and of [the new characters with whom [he]_{2222-their father} had become acquainted]_{2228-the new characters with whom he had become acquainted} . [She]_466-myra delighted to hear about [Mr. Jawett]_427-jawett , and especially about [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , and was much pleased that [he]_{2222-their father} had been to [the Derby]_{2188-the derby} , though [she]_466-myra did not exactly collect who were [[his]_{2222-their father} companions]_{2146-his companions} . Did [he]_{2222-their father} go with that kind [Mr. Trenchant]_{455-mr. trenchant} ? It would seem that [Endymion]_425-endymion ’s account of [the Rodney family]_{2036-the rodney family} had been limited to vague though earnest acknowledgments of [their]_{2036-the rodney family} great civility and attention , which added much to the comfort of [his]_425-endymion life . Impelled by some of these grateful though general remarks , [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , in a paroxysm of stately gratitude , had sent a missive to [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , such as [a sovereign]_{2232-a sovereign} might address to [a deserving subject]_{2233-a deserving subject} , at the same time acknowledging and commending [her]_407-sylvia duteous services . Such was the old domestic superstition of [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} , that , with all [their]_{2036-the rodney family} worldliness , [they]_{2036-the rodney family} treasured this effusion as if it had really emanated from the centre of power and courtly favour . [Myra]_466-myra , in [her]_466-myra anticipation of speedily meeting [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} , was doomed to disappointment . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had counted on [Endymion]_425-endymion obtaining some holidays in the usual recess , but in consequence of having so recently joined [the office]_{1917-the office} , [Endymion]_425-endymion was retained for summer and autumnal work , and not until Christmas was there any prospect of [his]_425-endymion returning [home]_726-home . The interval between midsummer and that period , though not devoid of seasons of monotony and loneliness , passed in a way not altogether unprofitable to [Endymion]_425-endymion . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , who had begun to notice [him]_425-endymion , seemed to become interested in [his]_425-endymion career . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} knew all about [[his]_{442-waldershare} historic ancestor]_{2237-his historic ancestor} , [Endymion Carey]_425-endymion . The bubbling imagination of [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} clustered with a sort of wild fascination round a living link with the age of the cavaliers . [He]_{442-waldershare} had some Stuart blood in [his]_{442-waldershare} veins , and [[his]_{442-waldershare} ancestors]_{2238-his ancestors} had fallen at [Edgehill]_89-edgehill and [Marston Moor]_{90-marston moor} . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , whose fancies alternated between [Stafford]_91-stafford and [St. Just]_{92-st. just} , [Archbishop Laud]_443-laud and [the Goddess of Reason]_{2239-the goddess of reason} , reverted for the moment to [his]_{442-waldershare} visions on [the banks of [the Cam]_{93-the cam}]_{2240-the banks of the cam} , and the brilliant rhapsodies of [[his]_{442-waldershare} boyhood]_{2241-his boyhood} . [His]_{442-waldershare} converse with [Nigel Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} had prepared [Endymion]_425-endymion in some degree for these mysteries , and perhaps it was because [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} found that [Endymion]_425-endymion was by no means ill - informed on these matters , and therefore there was less opportunity of dazzling and moulding [him]_425-endymion , which was a passion with [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , that [he]_{442-waldershare} soon quitted the Great Rebellion for pastures new , and impressed upon [[his]_{442-waldershare} pupil]_{2242-his pupil} that all that had occurred before the French Revolution was ancient history . The French Revolution had introduced the cosmopolitan principle into human affairs instead of the national , and [no public man]_{2243-no public man} could succeed who did not comprehend and acknowledge that truth . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} lent [Endymion]_425-endymion books , and books with which otherwise [he]_{442-waldershare} would not have become acquainted . Unconsciously to [himself]_{442-waldershare} , the talk of [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , teeming with knowledge , and fancy , and playfulness , and airy sarcasm of life , taught [him]_{442-waldershare} something of the art of conversation — to be prompt without being stubborn , to refute without argument , and to clothe grave matters in a motley garb . But in August [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} disappeared , and at the beginning of September , even [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} had gone to [Margate]_94-margate . [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} was [the only clerk left in [[Endymion]_425-endymion ’s room]_{2245-endymion ’s room}]_{2244-the only clerk left in endymion ’s room} . [They]_2246-they dined together almost every day , and went on the top of an omnibus to many [a suburban paradise]_{2247-a suburban paradise} . “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} tell [you]_{442-waldershare} what , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , as [they]_2246-they were watching one day together the humours of [the world]_{6658-the world} in [the crowded tea - garden and bustling bowling - green of [Canonbury Tavern]_{95-canonbury tavern}]_{2249-the crowded tea - garden and bustling bowling - green of canonbury tavern} ; “ [a fellow]_{6852-a fellow} might get a good chapter out of this scene . [I]_{428-st. barbe} could do it , but [I]_{428-st. barbe} will not . What is the use of lavishing one ’s brains on [an ungrateful world]_{7247-an ungrateful world} ? Why , if [that fellow Gushy]_{7248-that fellow gushy} were to write a description of [this place]_{7005-this place} , which [he]_{7248-that fellow gushy} would do like a penny - a - liner drunk with ginger beer , [every countess in [Mayfair]_96-mayfair]_{7250-every countess in mayfair} would be reading [him]_{7248-that fellow gushy} , not knowing , [the idiot]_{7251-the idiot} , whether [she]_{7250-every countess in mayfair} ought to smile or shed tears , and sending [him]_{7248-that fellow gushy} cards with ‘ at [home]_726-home ’ upon them as large as life . Oh ! it is disgusting ! absolutely disgusting . It is [a nefarious world]_{7253-a nefarious world} , [sir]_6912-sir . [You]_6912-sir will find it out some day . [I]_{428-st. barbe} am as much robbed by [that fellow Gushy]_{7248-that fellow gushy} as [men]_1114-men are on [the highway]_{7257-the highway} . [He]_{7248-that fellow gushy} is appropriating [my]_{428-st. barbe} income , and the income of [thousands of honest fellows]_{7258-thousands of honest fellows} . And then [he]_{7248-that fellow gushy} pretends [he]_{7248-that fellow gushy} is writing for [the people]_{1019-the people} ! [The people]_{1019-the people} ! What does [he]_{7248-that fellow gushy} know about [the people]_{1019-the people} ? Annals of [the New Cut and [Saffron Hill]_{97-saffron hill}]_{7262-the new cut and saffron hill} . [He]_{7248-that fellow gushy} thinks [he]_{7248-that fellow gushy} will frighten [some lord]_{7263-some lord} , who will ask [him]_{7248-that fellow gushy} to dinner . And that [he]_{7248-that fellow gushy} calls Progress . [I]_{428-st. barbe} hardly know which is the worst class in [this country]_{6657-this country} — [the aristocracy]_{1056-the aristocracy} , [the middle class]_{6837-the middle class} , or what [they]_{7263-some lord} call [the people]_{1019-the people} . [I]_{428-st. barbe} hate [them]_{7263-some lord} all . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} About the fall of the leaf [the offices]_{2250-the offices} were all filled again , and among the rest [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} returned . “ [[His]_{431-trenchard} brother]_{7268-his brother} has been ill , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} . “ [They]_{7263-some lord} say that [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} is very fond of [him]_{431-trenchard} . Fond of [a brother who keeps [him]_{431-trenchard} out of four thousand pounds per annum]_{7269-a brother who keeps him out of four thousand pounds per annum} ! What will [man]_6751-man not say ? And yet [I]_{428-st. barbe} could not go and congratulate [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} on [[his]_{431-trenchard} brother]_{7268-his brother} ’s death . It would be ‘ bad taste . ’ [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} would perhaps never speak to [me]_{428-st. barbe} again , though [he]_{431-trenchard} had been lying awake all night chuckling over the event . And [Gushy]_457-gushy takes an amiable view of this world of hypocrisy and plunder . And that is why [Gushy]_457-gushy is so popular ! ”_{[428-st. barbe]} There was one incident at the beginning of November , which eventually exercised no mean influence on the life of [Endymion]_425-endymion . [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} offered one evening to introduce [him]_{431-trenchard} as [a guest]_{2251-a guest} to [a celebrated debating society]_{2252-a celebrated debating society} , of which [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} was [a distinguished member]_{2253-a distinguished member} . [This society]_{2254-this society} had grown out of the Union at [Cambridge]_83-cambridge , and was originally intended to have been [a metropolitan branch of [that famous association]_{2256-that famous association}]_{2255-a metropolitan branch of that famous association} . But in process of time it was found that such a constitution was too limited to ensure those numbers and that variety of mind desirable in such an institution . It was therefore opened to [the whole world]_{1441-the whole world} duly qualified . The predominant element , however , for a long time consisted of [Cambridge men]_{2258-cambridge men} . [This society]_{2254-this society} used to meet in [a large room]_{2260-a large room} , fitted up as much like [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} as possible , and which was in [[Freemason]_{2262-freemason} ’s Tavern]_{2263-freemason ’s tavern} , in [Great Queen Street]_{98-great queen street} . [Some hundred and fifty members]_{2264-some hundred and fifty members} were present when [Endymion]_425-endymion paid [his]_425-endymion first visit [there]_890-there , and the scene to [Endymion]_425-endymion was novel and deeply interesting . Though only [a guest]_{2251-a guest} , [he]_425-endymion was permitted to sit in the body of [the chamber]_{1375-the chamber} , by the side of [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , who kindly gave [him]_425-endymion some information , as the proceedings advanced , as to [the principal personages who took part in them]_{2268-the principal personages who took part in them} . The question to - night was , whether the decapitation of [Charles the First]_{351-charles the first} were a justifiable act , and the debate was opened in the affirmative by [a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music]_{2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music} . [His]_{2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music} statement was clear and calm . Though nothing could be more uncompromising than [his]_{2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music} opinions , it seemed that nothing could be fairer than [his]_{2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music} facts . “ That is [Hortensius]_{458-hortensius} , ”_{[431-trenchard]} said [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} ; “ [he]_{458-hortensius} will be called this term . [They]_7272-they say [he]_{2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music} did nothing at [the university]_{801-the university} , and is too idle to do anything at the bar ; but [I]_{431-trenchard} think highly of [him]_{2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music} . [You]_7274-you should hear [him]_{2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music} in reply . ”_{[431-trenchard]} The opening speech was seconded by [a very young man]_{2270-a very young man} , in a most artificial style , remarkable for its superfluity of intended sarcasm , which was delivered in a highly elaborate tone , so that [the speaker]_{2271-the speaker} seemed severe without being keen . “ ‘ Tis the new Cambridge style , ”_{[431-trenchard]} whispered [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , “ but it will not go down here . ”_{[431-trenchard]} The question having been launched , [Spruce]_459-spruce arose , [a very neat speaker]_{2272-a very neat speaker} ; a little too mechanical , but plausible . [Endymion]_425-endymion was astonished at the dexterous turns in [his]_425-endymion own favour which [he]_425-endymion gave to many of the statements of [Hortensius]_{458-hortensius} , and how [he]_425-endymion mangled and massacred [the seconder]_{2273-the seconder} , who had made a mistake in a date . “ [He]_{2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music} is [the Tory leader]_{7275-the tory leader} , ”_{[431-trenchard]} said [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} . “ There are not twenty Tories in [[our]_7276-our Union]_{7277-our union} , but [we]_7276-our always listen to [him]_{2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music} . [He]_{2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music} is sharp , [Jawett]_427-jawett will answer [him]_{2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music} . ”_{[431-trenchard]} And , accordingly , [that great man]_{2274-that great man} rose . [Jawett]_427-jawett , in dulcet tones of philanthropy , intimated that [he]_427-jawett was not opposed to the decapitation of [kings]_6757-kings ; on the contrary , if there were no other way of getting rid of [them]_6757-kings , [he]_427-jawett would have recourse to such a method . But [he]_427-jawett did not think the case before [them]_2276-them was justifiable . “ Always crotchety , ”_{[431-trenchard]} whispered [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} . [Jawett]_427-jawett thought the whole conception of the opening speech erroneous . It proceeded on the assumption that the execution of [Charles]_{351-charles the first} was the act of [the people]_{1019-the people} ; on the contrary , it was an intrigue of [Cromwell]_460-cromwell , who was [the only person who profited by it]_{2278-the only person who profited by it} . [Cromwell]_460-cromwell was vindicated and panegyrised in a flaming speech by [Montreal]_461-montreal , who took this opportunity of denouncing [alike kings]_{2279-alike kings} and [bishops]_1199-bishops , Church and State , with powerful invective , terminating [his]_461-montreal address by the expression of an earnest hope that [he]_461-montreal might be spared to witness the inevitable Commonwealth of [England]_7-england . “ [He]_461-montreal only lost [his]_461-montreal election for [Rattleton]_99-rattleton by ten votes , ”_{[431-trenchard]} said [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} . “ [We]_7278-we call [him]_461-montreal [the Lord Protector]_{7279-the lord protector} , and [[his]_461-montreal friends]_{844-his friends} here think [he]_461-montreal will be so . ”_{[431-trenchard]} The debate was concluded , after another hour , by [Hortensius]_{458-hortensius} , and [Endymion]_425-endymion was struck by the contrast between [his]_425-endymion first and second manner . Safe from reply , and reckless in [his]_425-endymion security , it is not easy to describe the audacity of [his]_425-endymion retorts , or the tumult of [his]_425-endymion eloquence . Rapid , sarcastic , humorous , picturesque , impassioned , [he]_425-endymion seemed to carry everything before [him]_425-endymion , and to resemble [his]_425-endymion former self in nothing but the music of [his]_425-endymion voice , which lent melody to scorn , and sometimes reached the depth of pathos . [Endymion]_425-endymion walked [home]_726-home with [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , and in a musing mood . “ [I]_425-endymion should not care how lazy [I]_425-endymion was , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ if [I]_425-endymion could speak like [Hortensius]_{458-hortensius} . ”_{[425-endymion]} The snow was falling about the time when [the Swindon coach]_{2282-the swindon coach} , in which [Endymion]_425-endymion was [a passenger]_{2283-a passenger} , was expected at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , and the snow had been falling all day . Nothing had been more dreary than [the outward world]_{2284-the outward world} , or less entitled to the merry epithet which is the privilege of the season . [The gardener]_{1362-the gardener} had been despatched to [the village inn]_{2286-the village inn} , where [the coach]_{1584-the coach} stopped , with a lantern and cloaks and umbrellas . Within [the house the huge blocks of smouldering beech]_{2288-the house the huge blocks of smouldering beech} sent forth a hospitable heat , and , whenever there was a sound , [Myra]_466-myra threw cones on the inflamed mass , that [Endymion]_425-endymion might be welcomed with a blaze . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , who had appeared to - day , though late , and had been very nervous and excited , broke down half an hour before [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} son]_{955-her son} could arrive , and , murmuring that [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} would reappear , had retired . [[Her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} husband]_{986-her husband} was apparently reading , but [his]_{986-her husband} eye wandered and [his]_{986-her husband} mind was absent from the volume . The dogs barked , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion threw down [his]_425-endymion book , [Myra]_466-myra forgot [her]_466-myra cones ; the door burst open , and [she]_466-myra was in [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} ’s arms . “ And where is [mamma]_7281-mamma ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , after [he]_425-endymion had greeted [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} . “ [She]_7281-mamma will be [here]_1520-here directly , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ [You]_425-endymion are late , and the suspense of [your]_425-endymion arrival a little agitated [her]_7281-mamma . ”_{[425-endymion]} Three quarters of a year had elapsed since [the twins]_{913-the twins} had parted , and [they]_{913-the twins} were at that period of life when such an interval often produces no slight changes in personal appearance . [Endymion]_425-endymion , always tall for [his]_425-endymion years , had considerably grown ; [his]_425-endymion air , and manner , and dress were distinguished . But three quarters of a year had produced a still greater effect upon [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} . [He]_425-endymion had left [her]_{1096-his sister} [a beautiful girl]_{2295-a beautiful girl} : [her]_{1096-his sister} beauty was not less striking , but it was now the beauty of [a woman]_{6794-a woman} . [[Her]_{1096-his sister} mien]_{988-her mien} was radiant but commanding , and [her]_{1096-his sister} brow , always remarkable , was singularly impressive . [They]_{913-the twins} stood in animated converse before the fire , [Endymion]_425-endymion between [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} and [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} and retaining of each a hand , when [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion nodded to [Myra]_466-myra and said , “ [I]_425-endymion think now ; ”_{[425-endymion]} and [Myra]_466-myra , not reluctantly , but not with happy eagerness , left [the room]_{943-the room} . “ [She]_{1096-his sister} is gone for [[your]_466-myra poor mother]_{7283-your poor mother} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion ; “ [we]_{913-the twins} are uneasy about [her]_{1096-his sister} , [[my]_425-endymion dear boy]_{7284-my dear boy} . ”_{[425-endymion]} [Myra]_466-myra was some time away , and when [she]_466-myra returned , [she]_466-myra was alone . “ [She]_{1096-his sister} says [she]_{1096-his sister} must see [him]_{7284-my dear boy} first in [[her]_{1096-his sister} room]_{7285-her room} , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra , in a low voice , to [[her]_466-myra father]_{918-her father} ; “ but that will never do ; [you]_425-endymion or [I]_466-myra must go with [him]_{7284-my dear boy} . ”_[466-myra] “ [You]_466-myra had better go , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . [She]_466-myra took [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} ’s hand and led [him]_{919-her brother} away . “ [I]_{1096-his sister} go with [you]_{919-her brother} , to prevent dreadful scenes , ”_{[1096-his sister]} said [[his]_{919-her brother} sister]_{1096-his sister} on the staircase . “ Try to behave just as in old times , and as if [you]_{919-her brother} saw no change . ”_{[1096-his sister]} [Myra]_466-myra went into [the chamber]_{1375-the chamber} first , to give to [[her]_466-myra mother]_{1374-her mother} , if possible , the keynote of the interview , and of which [she]_466-myra had already furnished the prelude . “ [We]_7286-we are all so happy to see [Endymion]_425-endymion again , [dear mamma]_{7287-dear mamma} . [Papa]_417-papa is quite gay . ”_[466-myra] And then when [Endymion]_425-endymion , answering [[his]_{919-her brother} sister]_{1096-his sister} ’s beckon , entered , [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} rushed forward with a sort of laugh , and cried out , “ Oh ! [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} am so happy to see [you]_{1096-his sister} again , [[my]_{330-mrs. ferrars} child]_{7288-my child} . [I]_{330-mrs. ferrars} feel quite gay . ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} [He]_425-endymion embraced [her]_{1096-his sister} , but [he]_425-endymion could not believe it was [[his]_425-endymion mother]_{6859-his mother} . [A visage at once haggard and bloated]_{2308-a visage at once haggard and bloated} had supplanted that soft and rich countenance which had captivated so many . A robe concealed [her]_{1096-his sister} attenuated frame ; but the lustrous eyes were bleared and bloodshot , and the accents of the voice , which used to be at once melodious and a little drawling , hoarse , harsh , and hurried . [She]_{1096-his sister} never stopped talking ; but it was all in one key , and that the prescribed one — [her]_{1096-his sister} happiness at [his]_425-endymion arrival , the universal gaiety it had produced , and the merry Christmas [they]_2309-they were to keep . After a time [she]_{1096-his sister} began to recur to the past , and to sigh ; but instantly [Myra]_466-myra interfered with “ [You]_{330-mrs. ferrars} know , [mamma]_7281-mamma , [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} are to dine [downstairs]_{7290-downstairs} to - day , and [you]_{330-mrs. ferrars} will hardly have time to dress ; ”_[466-myra] and [she]_466-myra motioned to [Endymion]_425-endymion to retire . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} kept the dinner waiting a long time , and , when [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} entered [the room]_{943-the room} , it was evident that [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was painfully excited . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had a cap on , and had used some rouge . “ [Endymion]_425-endymion must take [me]_{330-mrs. ferrars} in to dinner , ”_{[330-mrs. ferrars]} [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} hurriedly exclaimed as [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} entered , and then grasped [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} son]_{955-her son} ’s arm . It seemed a happy and even a merry dinner , and yet there was something about it forced and constrained . [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} talked a great deal , and [Endymion]_425-endymion told [them]_2312-them a great many anecdotes of [those men]_{2313-those men} and things which most interested [them]_2312-them , and [Myra]_466-myra seemed to be absorbed in [his]_425-endymion remarks and narratives , and [[his]_425-endymion mother]_{6859-his mother} would drink [his]_425-endymion health more than once , when suddenly [she]_{6859-his mother} went into hysterics , and all was anarchy . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion looked distressed and infinitely sad ; and [Myra]_466-myra , putting [her]_466-myra arm round [[her]_466-myra mother]_{1374-her mother} , and whispering words of calm or comfort , managed to lead [her]_466-myra out of [the room]_{943-the room} , and [neither of [them]_2312-them]_{2317-neither of them} returned . “ Poor creature ! ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , with a sigh . “ Seeing [you]_466-myra has been too much for [her]_{1374-her mother} . ”_{[425-endymion]} The next morning [Endymion]_425-endymion and [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} paid a visit to [the rectory]_{1474-the rectory} , and there [they]_2312-them met [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , who was passing [his]_{548-lord montfort} Christmas at [home]_726-home . This was a happy meeting . [The rector]_{1398-the rector} had written an essay on squirrels , and showed [them]_2312-them a glass containing that sportive little animal in all its frolic forms . [Farmer Thornberry]_{395-farmer thornberry} had ordered a path to be cleared on the green from [the hall]_{1303-the hall} to [the rectory]_{1474-the rectory} ; and “ that is all , ”_{[394-mrs. penruddock]} said [Mrs. Penruddock]_{394-mrs. penruddock} , “ [we]_2312-them have to walk upon , except [the high road]_{7291-the high road} . The snow has drifted to such a degree that it is impossible to get to [the Chase]_{100-the chase} . [I]_{394-mrs. penruddock} went out the day before yesterday with [Carlo]_462-carlo as [a guide]_{1370-a guide} . When [I]_{394-mrs. penruddock} did not clearly make out [my]_{394-mrs. penruddock} way , [I]_{394-mrs. penruddock} sent [him]_425-endymion forward , and sometimes [I]_{394-mrs. penruddock} could only see [his]_425-endymion black head emerging from the snow . So [I]_{394-mrs. penruddock} had to retreat . ”_{[394-mrs. penruddock]} [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} did not appear this day . [Endymion]_425-endymion visited [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} in [[her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} room]_{7285-her room} . [He]_425-endymion found [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} flighty and incoherent . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} seemed to think that [he]_425-endymion had returned permanently to [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , and said [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} never had any good opinion of the scheme of [his]_425-endymion leaving [them]_2325-them . If it had been [the Foreign Office]_{7061-the foreign office} , as was promised , and [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} had been in [the Cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet} , which was [his]_425-endymion right , it might have been all very well . But , if [he]_425-endymion were to leave [home]_726-home , [he]_425-endymion ought to have gone into [the Guards]_{2330-the guards} , and it was not too late . And then [they]_2325-them might live in [a small house in [town]_6995-town]_{2331-a small house in town} , and look after [him]_425-endymion . There were [small houses in [Wilton Crescent]_{101-wilton crescent}]_{2333-small houses in wilton crescent} , which would do very well . Besides , [she]_{330-mrs. ferrars} [herself]_{330-mrs. ferrars} wanted change of air . [Hurstley]_340-hurstley did not agree with [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had no appetite . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} never was well except in [London]_10-london , or [Wimbledon]_20-wimbledon . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} wished that , as [Endymion]_425-endymion was [here]_1520-here , [he]_425-endymion would speak to [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} on the subject . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} saw no reason why [they]_2336-they should not live at [[their]_2336-they place at [Wimbledon]_20-wimbledon]_{2337-their place at wimbledon} as well as here . [It]_2338-it was not so large [a house]_{7015-a house} , and , therefore , would not be so expensive . [Endymion]_425-endymion ’s holiday was only to last a week , and [Myra]_466-myra seemed jealous of [his]_425-endymion sparing any portion of it to [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} ; yet [[the rector]_{1398-the rector} ’s son]_{1468-the rector ’s son} was sedulous in [his]_{1468-the rector ’s son} endeavours to enjoy the society of [[his]_{1468-the rector ’s son} former companion]_{2342-his former companion} . There seemed some reason for [his]_425-endymion calling at [the hall]_{1303-the hall} every day . [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion broke through [his]_425-endymion habits , and invited [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} to dine with [them]_2336-they ; and after dinner , saying that [he]_425-endymion would visit [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , who was unwell , left [them]_2336-they alone . It was the only time [they]_2336-they had yet been alone . [Endymion]_425-endymion found that there was no change in the feelings and views of [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} respecting Church matters , except that [his]_{548-lord montfort} sentiments and opinions were more assured , and , if possible , more advanced . [He]_{548-lord montfort} would not tolerate any reference to the state of [the nation]_{7104-the nation} ; it was the state of [the Church]_{13-the church} which engrossed [his]_{548-lord montfort} being . [No government]_{2345-no government} was endurable that was not divine . [The Church]_{13-the church} was divine , and on that [he]_{548-lord montfort} took [his]_{548-lord montfort} stand . [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} was to take [his]_{548-lord montfort} degree next term , and orders as soon as possible . [He]_{548-lord montfort} looked forward with confidence , after doubtless a period of disturbance , confusion , probably violence , and even anarchy , to the establishment of an [ecclesiastical polity that would be catholic throughout]_{2346-ecclesiastical polity that would be catholic throughout} [the realm]_{2347-the realm} . [Endymion]_425-endymion just intimated the very contrary opinions that [Jawett]_427-jawett held upon these matters , and mentioned , though not as [an adherent]_{2348-an adherent} , some of the cosmopolitan sentiments of [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “ [The Church]_{6648-the church} is cosmopolitan , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} ; “ the only practicable means by which [you]_7294-you can attain to identity of motive and action . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} Then [they]_2349-they rejoined [Myra]_466-myra , but [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} soon returned to the absorbing theme . [His]_{548-lord montfort} powers had much developed since [he]_{548-lord montfort} and [Endymion]_425-endymion used to wander together over [Hurstley Chase]_{102-hurstley chase} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} had great eloquence , [his]_{548-lord montfort} views were startling and commanding , and [his]_{548-lord montfort} expressions forcible and picturesque . All was heightened , too , by [his]_{548-lord montfort} striking personal appearance and the beauty of [his]_{548-lord montfort} voice . [He]_{548-lord montfort} seemed something between [a young prophet]_{2350-a young prophet} and [an inquisitor]_{2351-an inquisitor} ; a remarkable blending of enthusiasm and self - control . [A person more experienced in human nature]_{2352-a person more experienced in human nature} than [Endymion]_425-endymion might have observed , that all this time , while [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} was to all appearance chiefly addressing [himself]_{548-lord montfort} to [Endymion]_425-endymion , [he]_{548-lord montfort} was , in fact , endeavouring to impress [[his]_{548-lord montfort} sister]_{1096-his sister} . [Endymion]_425-endymion knew , from the correspondence of [Myra]_466-myra , that [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} had been , especially in the summer , much at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley ; and when [he]_{548-lord montfort} was alone with [[his]_{548-lord montfort} sister]_{1096-his sister} , [he]_{548-lord montfort} could not help remarking , “ [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} is as strong as ever in [his]_{548-lord montfort} views . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ Yes , ”_{[1096-his sister]} [she]_{1096-his sister} replied ; “ [he]_{548-lord montfort} is very clever and very good - looking . It is a pity [he]_{548-lord montfort} is going into [the Church]_{13-the church} . [I]_{1096-his sister} do not like [clergymen]_{7295-clergymen} . ”_{[1096-his sister]} On the third day of the visit , [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} was announced to be unwell , and in the evening very unwell ; and [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion sent to [the nearest medical man]_{2355-the nearest medical man} , and [he]_425-endymion was distant , to attend [her]_{330-mrs. ferrars} . [The medical man]_{2356-the medical man} did not arrive until past midnight , and , after visiting [[his]_{2356-the medical man} patient]_{2357-his patient} , looked grave . [She]_{330-mrs. ferrars} had fever , but of what character it was difficult to decide . [The medical man]_{2356-the medical man} had brought some remedies with [him]_{2356-the medical man} , and [he]_{2356-the medical man} stayed the night at [the hall]_{1303-the hall} . It was a night of anxiety and alarm , and [the household]_{887-the household} did not retire until nearly the break of dawn . The next day it seemed that [the whole of [the Penruddock family]_{2362-the penruddock family}]_{2361-the whole of the penruddock family} were in [the house]_{929-the house} . [Mrs. Penruddock]_{394-mrs. penruddock} insisted on nursing [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} , and [[her]_{394-mrs. penruddock} husband]_{986-her husband} looked as if [he]_{986-her husband} thought [he]_{986-her husband} might be wanted . It was unreasonable that [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} should be left alone . [His]_{548-lord montfort} presence , always pleasing , was a relief to [an anxious family]_{2365-an anxious family} , and who were beginning to get alarmed . The fever did not subside . On the contrary , it increased , and there were other dangerous symptoms . There was [a physician of fame at [Oxford]_16-oxford , whom [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} wished [they]_2367-they would call in]_{2366-a physician of fame at oxford , whom nigel wished they would call in} . Matters were too pressing to wait for the posts , and too complicated to trust to [an ordinary messenger]_{2368-an ordinary messenger} . [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , who was always well mounted , was in [his]_{548-lord montfort} saddle in an instant . [He]_{548-lord montfort} seemed to be all resource , consolation , and energy : “ If [I]_{548-lord montfort} am fortunate , [he]_{548-lord montfort} will be here in four hours ; at all events , [I]_{548-lord montfort} will not return alone . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} Four terrible hours were these : [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , restless and sad , and listening with a vacant air or an absent look to the kind and unceasing talk of [the rector]_{1398-the rector} ; [Myra]_466-myra , silent in [[[her]_466-myra mother]_{1374-her mother} ’s chamber]_{2371-her mother ’s chamber} ; and [Endymion]_425-endymion , wandering about alone with [his]_425-endymion eyes full of tears . This was the Merrie Christmas [he]_{548-lord montfort} had talked of , and this [his]_{548-lord montfort} long - looked - for holiday . [He]_{548-lord montfort} could think of nothing but [[his]_{548-lord montfort} mother]_{6859-his mother} ’s kindness ; and the days gone by , when [she]_{6859-his mother} was so bright and happy , came back to [him]_{548-lord montfort} with painful vividness . It seemed to [him]_{548-lord montfort} that [he]_{548-lord montfort} belonged to [a doomed and unhappy family]_{2373-a doomed and unhappy family} . [Youth]_463-youth and [its]_463-youth unconscious mood had hitherto driven this thought from [his]_{548-lord montfort} mind ; but it occurred to [him]_{548-lord montfort} now , and would not be driven away . [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} was fortunate . Before sunset [he]_{548-lord montfort} returned to [Hurstley]_340-hurstley in a postchaise with [the Oxford physician , whom [he]_{548-lord montfort} had furnished with an able and accurate diagnosis of the case]_{2374-the oxford physician , whom he had furnished with an able and accurate diagnosis of the case} . All that art could devise , and all that devotion could suggest , were lavished on [the sufferer]_{2375-the sufferer} , but in vain ; and four days afterwards , the last day of [Endymion]_425-endymion ’s long - awaited holiday , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion closed for ever the eyes of [that brilliant being , who , with some weaknesses , but many noble qualities]_{2376-that brilliant being , who , with some weaknesses , but many noble qualities} , had shared with no unequal spirit the splendour and the adversity of [his]_{548-lord montfort} existence . [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} took a high degree and obtained first - class honours . [He]_{548-lord montfort} was ordained by [the bishop of [the diocese]_{2378-the diocese}]_{2377-the bishop of the diocese} as soon after as possible . [[His]_{548-lord montfort} companions , who looked up to [him]_{548-lord montfort} with every expectation of [his]_{548-lord montfort} eminence and influence]_{2379-his companions , who looked up to him with every expectation of his eminence and influence} , were disappointed , however , in the course of life on which [he]_{548-lord montfort} decided . It was different from that which [he]_{548-lord montfort} had led [them]_{2379-his companions , who looked up to him with every expectation of his eminence and influence} to suppose it would be . [They]_{2379-his companions , who looked up to him with every expectation of his eminence and influence} had counted on [his]_{548-lord montfort} becoming [a resident light of [the University]_{801-the university}]_{2380-a resident light of the university} , filling [its]_{801-the university} highest offices , and ultimately reaching [the loftiest stations in [the Church]_{6648-the church}]_{2382-the loftiest stations in the church} . Instead of that [he]_{548-lord montfort} announced that [he]_{548-lord montfort} had resolved to become [a curate]_{2384-a curate} to [[his]_{548-lord montfort} father]_{788-his father} , and that [he]_{548-lord montfort} was about to bury [himself]_{548-lord montfort} in [the solitude of [Hurstley]_340-hurstley]_{2386-the solitude of hurstley} . It was in the early summer following the death of [Mrs. Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars} that [he]_{548-lord montfort} settled [there]_890-there . [He]_{548-lord montfort} was frequently at [the hall]_{1303-the hall} , and became intimate with [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . Notwithstanding the difference of age , there was between [them]_2389-them a sympathy of knowledge and thought . In spite of [his]_{548-lord montfort} decided mind , [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} listened to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion with deference , soliciting [his]_{548-lord montfort} judgment , and hanging , as it were , on [his]_{548-lord montfort} accents of wise experience and refined taste . So [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} became a favourite with [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion ; for there are few things more flattering than the graceful submission of an accomplished intellect , and , when accompanied by youth , the spell is sometimes fascinating . The death of [[his]_{548-lord montfort} wife]_{1261-his wife} seemed to have been a great blow to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . The expression of [his]_{548-lord montfort} careworn , yet still handsome , countenance became , if possible , more saddened . It was with difficulty that [[his]_{548-lord montfort} daughter]_{2391-his daughter} could induce [him]_{548-lord montfort} to take exercise , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} had lost altogether that seeming interest in [their]_2389-them outer world which once at least [he]_{548-lord montfort} affected to feel . [Myra]_466-myra , though ever content to be alone , had given up [herself]_466-myra much to [[her]_466-myra father]_{918-her father} since [his]_{548-lord montfort} great sorrow ; but [she]_466-myra felt that [her]_466-myra efforts to distract [him]_{548-lord montfort} from [his]_{548-lord montfort} broodings were not eminently successful , and [she]_466-myra hailed with a feeling of relief the establishment of [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} in [the parish]_{1316-the parish} , and the consequent intimacy that arose between [him]_{548-lord montfort} and [[her]_466-myra father]_{918-her father} . [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} and [Myra]_466-myra were necessarily under these circumstances thrown much together . As time advanced [he]_{548-lord montfort} passed [his]_{548-lord montfort} evenings generally at [the hall]_{1303-the hall} , for [he]_{548-lord montfort} was a proficient in the only game which interested [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , and that was chess . Reading and writing all day , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion required some remission of attention , and [his]_{548-lord montfort} relaxation was chess . Before the games , and between the games , and during delightful tea - time , and for the happy quarter of an hour which ensued when the chief employment of the evening ceased , [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} appealed much to [Myra]_466-myra , and endeavoured to draw out [her]_466-myra mind and feelings . [He]_{548-lord montfort} lent [her]_466-myra books , and books that favoured , indirectly at least , [his]_{548-lord montfort} own peculiar views — volumes of divine poesy that had none of the twang of psalmody , tales of tender and sometimes wild and brilliant fancy , but ever full of symbolic truth . Chess - playing requires complete abstraction , and [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , though [he]_{548-lord montfort} was a double first , occasionally lost a game from a lapse in that condensed attention that secures triumph . The fact is , [he]_{548-lord montfort} was too frequently thinking of something else besides the moves on the board , and [his]_{548-lord montfort} ear was engaged while [his]_{548-lord montfort} eye wandered , if [Myra]_466-myra chanced to rise from [her]_466-myra seat or make the slightest observation . [The woods]_{1462-the woods} were beginning to assume the first fair livery of autumn , when it is beautiful without decay . The lime and the larch had not yet dropped a golden leaf , and the burnished beeches flamed in the sun . Every now and then an occasional oak or elm rose , still as full of deep green foliage as if it were midsummer ; while the dark verdure of the pines sprang up with effective contrast amid the gleaming and resplendent chestnuts . There was a glade at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , bounded on each side with masses of yew , [their]_2397-their dark green forms now studded with crimson berries . [Myra]_466-myra was walking one morning in [this glade]_{2398-this glade} when [she]_466-myra met [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , who was on one of [his]_{548-lord montfort} daily pilgrimages , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} turned round and walked by [her]_466-myra side . “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} am sure [I]_{548-lord montfort} can not give [you]_466-myra news of [[your]_466-myra brother]_{7296-your brother} , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [he]_{548-lord montfort} said , “ but [I]_{548-lord montfort} have had a letter this morning from [Endymion]_425-endymion . [He]_425-endymion seems to take great interest in [his]_425-endymion debating club . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [I]_466-myra am so glad [he]_425-endymion has become a member of it , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra . “ That kind [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , whom [I]_466-myra shall never see to thank [him]_425-endymion for all [his]_425-endymion goodness to [Endymion]_425-endymion , proposed [him]_425-endymion . It occupies [his]_425-endymion evenings twice a week , and then it gives [him]_425-endymion subjects to think of and read up in the interval . ”_[466-myra] “ Yes ; it is a good thing , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} moodily ; “ and if [he]_425-endymion is destined for public life , which perhaps [he]_425-endymion may be , no contemptible discipline . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [Dear boy]_{7297-dear boy} ! ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra , with a sigh . “ [I]_466-myra do not see what public life [he]_425-endymion is destined to , except slaving at a desk . But sometimes [one]_6769-one has dreams . ”_[466-myra] “ Yes ; [we]_7299-we all have dreams , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , with an air of abstraction . “ It is impossible to resist the fascination of a fine autumnal morn , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra ; “ but give [me]_466-myra the long days of summer and its rich leafy joys . [I]_466-myra like to wander about , and dine at nine o’clock . ”_[466-myra] “ Delightful , doubtless , with [a sympathising companion]_{7300-a sympathising companion} . ”_[466-myra] “ [Endymion]_425-endymion was such [a charming companion]_{7301-a charming companion} , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra . “ But [he]_425-endymion has left [us]_7299-we , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} ; “ and [you]_466-myra are alone . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [I]_466-myra am alone , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra ; “ but [I]_466-myra am used to solitude , and [I]_466-myra can think of [him]_425-endymion . ”_[466-myra] “ Would [I]_{548-lord montfort} were [Endymion]_425-endymion , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , “ to be thought of by [you]_466-myra ! ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [Myra]_466-myra looked at [him]_{548-lord montfort} with something of a stare ; but [he]_{548-lord montfort} continued — “ All seasons would be to [me]_{548-lord montfort} fascination , were [I]_{548-lord montfort} only by [your]_466-myra side . Yes ; [I]_{548-lord montfort} can no longer repress the irresistible confusion of [my]_{548-lord montfort} love . [I]_{548-lord montfort} am here , and [I]_{548-lord montfort} am here only , because [I]_{548-lord montfort} love [you]_466-myra . [I]_{548-lord montfort} quitted [Oxford]_16-oxford and all its pride that [I]_{548-lord montfort} might have the occasional delight of being [[your]_466-myra companion]_{7302-your companion} . [I]_{548-lord montfort} was not presumptuous in [my]_{548-lord montfort} thoughts , and believed that would content [me]_{548-lord montfort} ; but [I]_{548-lord montfort} can no longer resist the consummate spell , and [I]_{548-lord montfort} offer [you]_466-myra [my]_{548-lord montfort} heart and [my]_{548-lord montfort} life . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [I]_466-myra am amazed ; [I]_466-myra am a little overwhelmed , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra . “ Pardon [me]_{548-lord montfort} , [dear Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} — dear [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} — [you]_{548-lord montfort} speak of things of which [I]_{548-lord montfort} have not thought . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ Think of [them]_7303-them ! [I]_{548-lord montfort} implore [you]_{548-lord montfort} to think of them , and now ! ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [We]_7304-we are [a fallen family]_{7305-a fallen family} , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra , “ perhaps a doomed one . [We]_7304-we are not people to connect [yourself]_{548-lord montfort} with . [You]_{548-lord montfort} have witnessed some of [our]_7304-we sorrows , and soothed [them]_7303-them . [I]_466-myra shall be ever grateful to [you]_{548-lord montfort} for the past . But [I]_466-myra sometimes feel [our]_7304-we cup is not yet full , and [I]_466-myra have long resolved to bear [my]_466-myra cross alone . But , irrespective of all other considerations , [I]_466-myra can never leave [[my]_466-myra father]_{6935-my father} . ”_[466-myra] “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} have spoken to [[your]_{548-lord montfort} father]_{6930-your father} , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , “ and [he]_{6930-your father} approved [my]_{548-lord montfort} suit . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ While [[my]_466-myra father]_{6935-my father} lives [I]_466-myra shall not quit [him]_{6935-my father} , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra ; “ but , let [me]_466-myra not mislead [you]_{548-lord montfort} , [I]_466-myra do not live for [[my]_466-myra father]_{6935-my father} — [I]_466-myra live for another . ”_[466-myra] “ For another ? ”_{[548-lord montfort]} inquired [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , with anxiety . “ For one [you]_{548-lord montfort} know . [My]_2399-i life is devoted to [Endymion]_425-endymion . There is a mystic bond between [us]_7310-us , originating , perhaps , in the circumstance of [our]_7310-us birth ; for [we]_7310-us are [twins]_856-twins . [I]_2399-i never mean to embarrass [him]_425-endymion with [a sister]_{858-a sister} ’s love , and perhaps hereafter may see less of [him]_425-endymion even than [I]_2399-i see now ; but [I]_2399-i shall be in [the world]_{6658-the world} , whatever be [my]_2399-i lot , high or low — the active , stirring world — working for [him]_425-endymion , thinking only of [him]_425-endymion . Yes ; moulding events and circumstances in [his]_425-endymion favour ; ”_[2399-i] and [she]_2399-i spoke with fiery animation . “ [I]_2399-i have brought [myself]_2399-i , by long meditation , to the conviction that [a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it]_{7314-a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it} , and that nothing can resist a will that will stake even existence for its fulfilment . ”_[2399-i] [Endymion]_425-endymion had returned to [his]_425-endymion labours , after the death of [[his]_425-endymion mother]_{6859-his mother} , much dispirited . Though young and hopeful , [his]_425-endymion tender heart could not be insensible to the tragic end . There is anguish in the recollection that [we]_2401-we have not adequately appreciated the affection of [those whom [we]_2401-we have loved and lost]_{2402-those whom we have loved and lost} . It tortured [him]_425-endymion to feel that [he]_425-endymion had often accepted with carelessness or indifference the homage of a heart that had been to [him]_425-endymion ever faithful in its multiplied devotion . Then , though [he]_425-endymion was not of a melancholy and brooding nature , in this moment of bereavement [he]_425-endymion could not drive from [his]_425-endymion mind the consciousness that there had long been hanging over [[his]_425-endymion home]_{1258-his home} a dark lot , as it were , of progressive adversity . [[His]_425-endymion family]_{1426-his family} seemed always sinking , and [he]_425-endymion felt conscious how the sanguine spirit of [[his]_425-endymion mother]_{6859-his mother} had sustained [them]_{1426-his family} in [their]_{1426-his family} trials . [[His]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} had already made [him]_425-endymion the depositary of [his]_425-endymion hopeless cares ; and if anything happened to [that father]_{2407-that father} , old and worn out before [his]_425-endymion time , what would become of [Myra]_466-myra ? [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , who in [their]_2408-their great calamity seemed to have thought of everything , and to have done everything , had written to [the chief of [[his]_{548-lord montfort} office]_{6810-his office}]_{2409-the chief of his office} , and also to [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , explaining the cause of the absence of [Endymion]_425-endymion from [his]_{548-lord montfort} duties . There were no explanations , therefore , necessary when [he]_425-endymion reappeared ; no complaints , but only sympathy and general kindness . In [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} there was unaffected sorrow ; [Sylvia]_407-sylvia wept and went into the prettiest mourning for [[her]_407-sylvia patroness]_{1628-her patroness} , and [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} wore a crape on [his]_{408-mr. rodney} hat . “ [I]_420-imogene never saw [her]_{1628-her patroness} , ”_{[420-imogene]} said [Imogene]_420-imogene , “ but [I]_420-imogene am told [she]_{1628-her patroness} was heavenly . ”_{[420-imogene]} [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was very kind to [Endymion]_425-endymion , and used to take [him]_425-endymion to [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} on interesting evenings , and , if [he]_{442-waldershare} succeeded in getting [Endymion]_425-endymion a place under [the gallery]_{2413-the gallery} , would come and talk to [him]_425-endymion in the course of the night , and sometimes introduce [him]_425-endymion to the mysteries of [[Bellamy]_465-bellamy ’s]_{2414-bellamy ’s} , where [Endymion]_425-endymion had the satisfaction of partaking of a steak in the presence of [statesmen]_{6758-statesmen} and [senators]_{2416-senators} . “ [You]_7315-you are in the precincts of public life , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} ; “ and if [you]_7315-you ever enter it , which [I]_{442-waldershare} think [you]_7315-you will , ”_{[442-waldershare]} [he]_{442-waldershare} would add thoughtfully , “ it will be interesting for [you]_7315-you to remember that [you]_7315-you have seen [these characters]_{7316-these characters} , many of whom will then have passed away . Like the shades of a magic lantern , ”_{[442-waldershare]} [he]_{442-waldershare} added , with something between a sigh and a smile . “ [One of [[my]_{442-waldershare} constituents]_{7318-my constituents}]_{7317-one of my constituents} sent [me]_{442-waldershare} a homily this morning , the burthen of which was , [I]_{442-waldershare} never thought of death . [The idiot]_{7251-the idiot} ! [I]_{442-waldershare} never think of anything else . It is [my]_{442-waldershare} weakness . [One]_6769-one should never think of death . [One]_6769-one should think of life . That is real piety . ”_{[442-waldershare]} This spring and summer were passed tranquilly by [Endymion]_425-endymion , but not unprofitably . [He]_425-endymion never went to any place of public amusement , and , cherishing [his]_425-endymion sorrow , declined those slight openings to social life which occasionally offered themselves even to [him]_425-endymion ; but [he]_425-endymion attended [[his]_425-endymion debating club]_{2417-his debating club} with regularity , and , though silent , studied every subject which was brought before it . It interested [him]_425-endymion to compare [their]_2418-their sayings and doings with those of [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} , and [he]_425-endymion found advantage in the critical comparison . Though not in what is styled society , [his]_425-endymion mind did not rust from the want of [intelligent companions]_{2420-intelligent companions} . The clear perception , accurate knowledge , and unerring judgment of [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , the fantastic cynicism of [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , and all the stores of [the exuberant and imaginative Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , were brought to bear on [a young and plastic intelligence , gifted with a quick though not a too profound sensibility which soon ripened into tact , and which , after due discrimination , was tenacious of beneficial impressions]_{2421-a young and plastic intelligence , gifted with a quick though not a too profound sensibility which soon ripened into tact , and which , after due discrimination , was tenacious of beneficial impressions} . In the autumn , [Endymion]_425-endymion returned [home]_726-home for a long visit and a happy one . [He]_425-endymion found [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} settled at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , and almost domesticated at [the hall]_{1303-the hall} ; [[his]_{548-lord montfort} father]_{788-his father} more cheerful than [[his]_{548-lord montfort} sister]_{1096-his sister} ’s earlier letters had led [him]_425-endymion to suppose ; and [she]_{1096-his sister} [herself]_{1096-his sister} so delighted by the constant companionship of [[her]_{1096-his sister} brother]_{919-her brother} that [she]_{1096-his sister} seemed to have resumed all [her]_{1096-his sister} original pride of life . Nearly two years ’ acquaintance , however limited , with [the world]_{6658-the world} , had already exercised a ripening influence over [Endymion]_425-endymion . [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} soon perceived this , though , with a native tact which circumstances had developed , [Endymion]_425-endymion avoided obtruding [his]_425-endymion new conclusions upon [[his]_425-endymion former instructor]_{2428-his former instructor} . But that deep and eager spirit , unwilling ever to let a votary escape , and absorbed intellectually by one vast idea , would not be baffled . [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} had not renounced the early view of [Endymion]_425-endymion taking orders , and spoke of [his]_{548-lord montfort} [London]_10-london life as an incident which , with [his]_{548-lord montfort} youth , [he]_{548-lord montfort} might in time only look upon as an episode in [his]_{548-lord montfort} existence . “ [I]_425-endymion trust [I]_425-endymion shall ever be [a devoted son of [the Church]_{6648-the church}]_{7322-a devoted son of the church} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “ but [I]_425-endymion confess [I]_425-endymion feel no predisposition to take orders , even if [I]_425-endymion had the opportunity , which probably [I]_425-endymion never shall have . If [I]_425-endymion were to choose [my]_425-endymion career it would be public life . [I]_425-endymion am on the last step of the ladder , and [I]_425-endymion do not suppose that [I]_425-endymion can ever be anything but [a drudge]_{7324-a drudge} . But even that would interest [me]_425-endymion . It brings one in contact with [those who are playing the great game]_{7325-those who are playing the great game} . [One]_6769-one at least fancies one comprehends something of the government of [mankind]_786-mankind . [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} takes [me]_425-endymion often to [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} , and [I]_425-endymion must say , [I]_425-endymion am passionately fond of it . ”_{[425-endymion]} After [Endymion]_425-endymion ’s return to [London]_10-london that scene occurred between [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} and [Myra]_466-myra , in [the glade at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley]_{2429-the glade at hurstley} , which [we]_2430-we have noticed in the preceding chapter . In the evening of that day [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} did not pay [his]_{548-lord montfort} accustomed visit to [the hall]_{1303-the hall} , and [the father]_{1264-the father} and [the daughter]_{2433-the daughter} were alone . Then it was , notwithstanding evident agitation , and even with some degree of solemnity , that [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion broke to [[his]_425-endymion daughter]_{2391-his daughter} that there was a subject on which [he]_425-endymion wished seriously to confer with [her]_{2391-his daughter} . “ Is it about [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} ? ”_{[2391-his daughter]} [she]_{2391-his daughter} inquired with calmness . “ It is about [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} . ”_{[2391-his daughter]} “ [I]_425-endymion have seen [him]_{548-lord montfort} , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} has spoken to [me]_425-endymion . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ And what have [you]_425-endymion replied ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ What [I]_{2391-his daughter} fear will not be satisfactory to [you]_425-endymion , [sir]_6912-sir , but what is irrevocable . ”_{[2391-his daughter]} “ [Your]_{2391-his daughter} union would give [me]_425-endymion life and hope , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion ; and then , as [she]_{2391-his daughter} remained silent , [he]_425-endymion continued after a pause : “ For [its]_7330-its happiness there seems every security . [He]_{548-lord montfort} is of [good family]_{7331-good family} , and with adequate means , and , [I]_425-endymion firmly believe , no inconsiderable future . [His]_{548-lord montfort} abilities are already recognised ; [his]_{548-lord montfort} disposition is noble . As for [his]_{548-lord montfort} personal qualities , [you]_{2391-his daughter} are [a better judge]_{7332-a better judge} than [I]_425-endymion am ; but , for [my]_425-endymion part , [I]_425-endymion never saw a countenance that more became the beauty and nobility of [his]_{548-lord montfort} character . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_466-myra think [him]_{548-lord montfort} very good - looking , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra , “ and there is no doubt [he]_{548-lord montfort} is clever , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} has shown [himself]_{548-lord montfort} , on more than one occasion , amiable . ”_[466-myra] “ Then what more can [you]_{2391-his daughter} require ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ [I]_425-endymion require nothing ; [I]_425-endymion do not wish to marry . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ But , [[my]_425-endymion daughter]_{7333-my daughter} , [[my]_425-endymion dearest daughter]_{7334-my dearest daughter} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , “ bear with the anxiety of [a parent who is at least devoted to [you]_{7333-my daughter}]_{7335-a parent who is at least devoted to you} . [Our]_7336-our separation would be [my]_425-endymion last and severest sorrow , and [I]_425-endymion have had many ; but there is no necessity to consider that case , for [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} is content , is more than content , to live as [[your]_{2391-his daughter} husband]_{7337-your husband} under this roof . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ So [he]_{548-lord montfort} told [me]_425-endymion . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ And that removed one objection that [you]_{2391-his daughter} might naturally feel ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_466-myra certainly should never leave [you]_425-endymion , [sir]_6912-sir , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra , “ and [I]_466-myra told [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} so ; but that contingency had nothing to do with [my]_466-myra decision . [I]_466-myra declined [his]_{548-lord montfort} offer , because [I]_466-myra have no wish to marry . ”_[466-myra] “ [Women]_900-women are born to be married , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ And yet [I]_466-myra believe most marriages are unhappy , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra . “ Oh ! if [your]_{2391-his daughter} objection to marry [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} arises from an abstract objection to marriage itself , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , “ it is a subject which [we]_7340-us might talk over calmly , and perhaps remove [your]_{2391-his daughter} prejudices . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_466-myra have no objection against marriage , ”_[466-myra] rejoined [Myra]_466-myra . “ It is likely enough that [I]_466-myra may marry some day , and probably make an unhappy marriage ; but that is not the question before [us]_7340-us . It is whether [I]_466-myra should marry [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} . That can not be , [[my]_466-myra dear father]_{7341-my dear father} , and [he]_{7341-my dear father} knows it . [I]_466-myra have assured [him]_{7341-my dear father} so in a manner which can not be mistaken . ”_[466-myra] “ [We]_7340-us are [a doomed family]_{7342-a doomed family} ! ”_{[425-endymion]} exclaimed the unhappy Mr. [Ferrars]_425-endymion , clasping [his]_425-endymion hands . “ So [I]_466-myra have long felt , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra . “ [I]_466-myra can bear [our]_7340-us lot ; but [I]_466-myra want [no strangers]_{7343-no strangers} to be introduced to share its bitterness , and soothe [us]_7340-us with [their]_{7343-no strangers} sympathy . ”_[466-myra] “ [You]_466-myra speak like [a girl]_{7344-a girl} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , “ and [a headstrong girl]_{7345-a headstrong girl} , which [you]_466-myra always have been . [You]_466-myra know not what [you]_466-myra are talking about . It is a matter of life or death . [Your]_466-myra decorous marriage would have saved [us]_7340-us from absolute ruin . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Alone , [I]_466-myra can meet absolute ruin , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra . “ [I]_466-myra have long contemplated such a contingency , and am prepared for it . [My]_466-myra marriage with [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} could hardly save [you]_425-endymion , [sir]_6912-sir , from such a visitation , if it be impending . But [I]_466-myra trust in that respect , if in no other , [you]_466-myra have used a little of the language of exaggeration . [I]_466-myra have never received , and [I]_466-myra have never presumed to seek , any knowledge of [your]_466-myra affairs ; but [I]_466-myra have assumed , that for [your]_466-myra life , somehow or other , [you]_466-myra would be permitted to exist without disgrace . If [I]_466-myra survive [you]_466-myra , [I]_466-myra have neither care nor fear . ”_[466-myra] In the following spring a vexatious incident occurred in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} . [The highly - considered county member , who was the yearly tenant of [[Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} ’s first floor]_{2436-mr. rodney ’s first floor}]_{2435-the highly - considered county member , who was the yearly tenant of mr. rodney ’s first floor} , and had been always [a valuable patron]_{2437-a valuable patron} , suddenly died . An adjourned debate , a tough beefsteak , [a select committee still harder , and an influenza caught at three o’clock in the morning in an imprudent but irresistible walk]_{2438-a select committee still harder , and an influenza caught at three o’clock in the morning in an imprudent but irresistible walk} [home]_726-home with [a confidential Lord of the Treasury]_{2440-a confidential lord of the treasury} , had combined very sensibly to affect the income of [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} . At first [he]_{408-mr. rodney} was sanguine that [such a desirable dwelling]_{2441-such a desirable dwelling} would soon find [a suitable inhabitant]_{2442-a suitable inhabitant} , especially as [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} assured [him]_{408-mr. rodney} that [he]_{408-mr. rodney} would mention the matter to all [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} friends]_{844-his friends} . But time rolled on , and [the rooms]_{2444-the rooms} were still vacant ; and the fastidious Rodneys , who at first would only listen to [a yearly tenant]_{1702-a yearly tenant} , began to reduce [their]_2446-their expectations . Matters had arrived at such a pass in May , that , for the first time in [their]_2446-their experience , [they]_2446-their actually condescended to hoist an announcement of [furnished apartments]_{2447-furnished apartments} . In this state of affairs [a cab]_{2448-a cab} rattled up to [the house]_{929-the house} one morning , out of which [a young gentleman]_{2450-a young gentleman} jumped briskly , and , knocking at the door , asked , of [the servant who opened it]_{2451-the servant who opened it} , whether [he]_{2450-a young gentleman} might see [the apartments]_{2006-the apartments} . [He]_{2450-a young gentleman} was [a young man]_{6833-a young man} , apparently not more than one or two and twenty , of a graceful figure , somewhat above the middle height , fair , with a countenance not absolutely regular , but calm and high - bred . [His]_{2450-a young gentleman} dress was in the best taste , but to a practised eye had something of a foreign cut , and [he]_{2450-a young gentleman} wore a slight moustache . “ [The rooms]_{2444-the rooms} will suit [me]_{2450-a young gentleman} , ”_{[2450-a young gentleman]} [he]_{2450-a young gentleman} said , “ and [I]_{2450-a young gentleman} have no doubt the price [you]_407-sylvia ask for [them]_{2444-the rooms} is a just one ; ”_{[2450-a young gentleman]} and [he]_{2450-a young gentleman} bowed with high - bred courtesy to [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , who was now in attendance on [him]_{2450-a young gentleman} , and who stood with [her]_407-sylvia pretty hands in the pretty pockets of [her]_407-sylvia pretty apron . “ [I]_407-sylvia am glad to hear that , ”_[407-sylvia] said [Sylvia]_407-sylvia . “ [We]_7348-we have never let [them]_{2444-the rooms} before , except to [a yearly tenant]_{1702-a yearly tenant} . ”_[407-sylvia] “ And if [we]_7348-we suit [each other]_{916-each other} , ”_{[2026-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} , “ [I]_{2026-the gentleman} should have no great objection to becoming such . ”_{[2026-the gentleman]} “ In these matters , ”_[407-sylvia] said [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , after a little hesitation , “ [we]_7348-we give and receive references . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} is well known in [this neighbourhood]_{7351-this neighbourhood} and in [Westminster]_{103-westminster} generally ; but [I]_407-sylvia dare say , ”_[407-sylvia] [she]_407-sylvia adroitly added , “ [he]_{408-mr. rodney} has many acquaintances known to [you]_{2455-the young gentleman} , [sir]_6912-sir . ”_[407-sylvia] “ Not very likely , ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} replied [the young gentleman]_{2455-the young gentleman} ; “ for [I]_{2455-the young gentleman} am [a foreigner]_{7353-a foreigner} , and only arrived in [England]_7-england this morning ; ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} though [he]_{2455-the young gentleman} spoke English without the slightest accent . [Sylvia]_407-sylvia looked a little perplexed ; but [he]_{2455-the young gentleman} continued : “ It is quite just that [you]_407-sylvia should be assured to whom [you]_407-sylvia are letting [[your]_407-sylvia lodgings]_{7354-your lodgings} . The only reference [I]_{2455-the young gentleman} can give [you]_407-sylvia is to [[my]_{2455-the young gentleman} banker]_{7355-my banker} , but [he]_{7355-my banker} is almost too great [a man for such matters]_{7356-a man for such matters} . Perhaps , ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} [he]_{2455-the young gentleman} added , pulling out a case from [his]_{2455-the young gentleman} breast pocket , and taking out of it a note , which [he]_{2455-the young gentleman} handed to [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , “ this may assure [you]_407-sylvia that [your]_407-sylvia rent will be paid . ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} [Sylvia]_407-sylvia took a rapid glance at the hundred - pound - note , and twisting it into [her]_407-sylvia little pocket with apparent sangfroid , though [she]_407-sylvia held it with a tight grasp , murmured that it was quite unnecessary , and then offered to give [[her]_407-sylvia new lodger]_{2456-her new lodger} an acknowledgment of it . “ That is really unnecessary , ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} [he]_{2455-the young gentleman} replied . “ [Your]_407-sylvia appearance commands from [me]_{2455-the young gentleman} that entire confidence which on [your]_407-sylvia part [you]_407-sylvia very properly refuse to [a stranger]_{1942-a stranger} and [a foreigner like [myself]_{2455-the young gentleman}]_{7358-a foreigner like myself} . ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} “ What [a charming young man]_{7359-a charming young man} ! ”_[407-sylvia] thought [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , pressing with emotion [her]_407-sylvia hundred - pound - note . “ Now , ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} continued [the young gentleman]_{2455-the young gentleman} , “ [I]_{2455-the young gentleman} will return to [the station]_{7360-the station} to release [[my]_{2455-the young gentleman} servant]_{7361-my servant} , who is [a prisoner there with [my]_{2455-the young gentleman} luggage]_{7362-a prisoner there with my luggage} . Be pleased to make [him]_{7361-my servant} at [home]_726-home . [I]_{2455-the young gentleman} shall [myself]_{2455-the young gentleman} not return probably till the evening ; and in the meantime , ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} [he]_{2455-the young gentleman} added , giving [Sylvia]_407-sylvia [his]_{2455-the young gentleman} card , “ [you]_407-sylvia will admit anything that arrives here addressed to [Colonel Albert]_466-myra . ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} The settlement of [Colonel Albert]_466-myra in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} was an event of no slight importance . It superseded for a time all other topics of conversation , and was discussed at length in the evenings , especially with [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} . Who was [he]_{2455-the young gentleman} ? And in what service was [[he]_{2455-the young gentleman} [colonel]_2459-colonel]_{2458-he colonel} ? [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , like [a man of [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{2460-a man of the world} , assumed that all necessary information would in time be obtained from [[the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} ’s servant]_{2463-the colonel ’s servant} ; but even [men of the world]_{2464-men of the world} sometimes miscalculate . [The servant]_{1560-the servant} , who was [a Belgian]_{2466-a belgian} , had only been engaged by [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} at [Brussels]_104-brussels a few days before [his]_{2462-the colonel} departure for [England]_7-england , and absolutely knew nothing of [[his]_{2462-the colonel} master]_{1352-his master} , except that [he]_{1352-his master} was [a gentleman with plenty of money and sufficient luggage]_{2469-a gentleman with plenty of money and sufficient luggage} . [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , who was [the only person who had seen]_{2470-the only person who had seen} [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} , was strongly in [his]_{1352-his master} favour . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} looked doubtful , and avoided any definite opinion until [he]_{408-mr. rodney} had had the advantage of an interview with [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} new lodger]_{2472-his new lodger} . But this was not easy to obtain . [Colonel Albert]_466-myra had no wish to see [the master of [the house]_{929-the house}]_{2473-the master of the house} , and , if [he]_{2473-the master of the house} ever had that desire , [[his]_{2473-the master of the house} servant]_{2475-his servant} would accordingly communicate it in the proper quarter . At present [he]_{2473-the master of the house} was satisfied with all the arrangements , and wished neither to make nor to receive remarks . The habits of [the new lodger]_{2476-the new lodger} were somewhat of a recluse . [He]_{2473-the master of the house} was generally engaged in [[his]_{2473-the master of the house} rooms]_{2477-his rooms} the whole day , and seldom left them till the evening , and [nobody]_2478-nobody , as yet , had called upon [him]_{2473-the master of the house} . Under these circumstances , [Imogene]_420-imogene was instructed to open the matter to [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} when [she]_420-imogene presided over [his]_{2473-the master of the house} breakfast - table ; and [that gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} said [he]_{1654-that gentleman} would make inquiries about [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} at [[the Travellers]_{1380-the travellers} ’ Club]_{105-the travellers ’ club} , where [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} passed a great deal of [his]_{2473-the master of the house} time . “ If [he]_{2473-the master of the house} be [anybody]_7364-anybody , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , “ [he]_{2473-the master of the house} is sure in time to be known [there]_890-there , for [he]_{2473-the master of the house} will be introduced as [a visitor]_{7366-a visitor} . ”_{[442-waldershare]} At present , however , it turned out that [the “ Travellers ’ ”]_{7367-the “ travellers ’ ”[7367-the “ travellers ’ ”]} knew nothing of [Colonel Albert]_466-myra ; and time went on , and [Colonel Albert]_466-myra was not introduced as [a visitor there]_{2482-a visitor there} . After a little while there was a change in the habits of [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} . One morning , about noon , [a groom , extremely well appointed]_{2484-a groom , extremely well appointed} , and having under [his]_{2484-a groom , extremely well appointed} charge a couple of steeds of breed and beauty , called at [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} , and [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} rode out , and was long absent , and after that , every day , and generally at the same hour , mounted [his]_{2484-a groom , extremely well appointed} horse . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} was never wearied of catching a glimpse of [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} distinguished lodger]_{2486-his distinguished lodger} over the blinds of [the ground - floor room]_{2487-the ground - floor room} , and of admiring [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} ’s commanding presence in [his]_{408-mr. rodney} saddle , distinguished as [his]_{408-mr. rodney} seat was alike by its grace and vigour . In the course of a little time , another incident connected with [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} occurred which attracted notice and excited interest . Towards the evening a brougham , marked , but quietly , with a foreign coronet , stopped frequently at [[Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} ’s house]_{2490-mr. rodney ’s house} , and [a visitor to the colonel]_{2491-a visitor to the colonel} appeared in the form of [a middle - aged gentleman who never gave [his]_{2492-a middle - aged gentleman who never gave his name} name]_{2492-a middle - aged gentleman who never gave his name} , and evaded , it seemed with practised dexterity , every effort , however adroit , to obtain it . [The valet]_{2493-the valet} was tried on this head also , and replied with simplicity that [he]_{2493-the valet} did not know [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} ’s name , but [he]_{2493-the valet} was always called [the Baron]_{1176-the baron} . In the middle of June a packet arrived one day by [the coach]_{1584-the coach} , from [the rector of [Hurstley]_340-hurstley]_{2497-the rector of hurstley} , addressed to [Endymion]_425-endymion , announcing [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} ’s dangerous illness , and requesting [him]_425-endymion instantly to repair [home]_726-home . [Myra]_466-myra was too much occupied to write even a line . It was strange that [Myra]_466-myra did not write , were it only a line . It was so unlike [her]_466-myra . How often this occurred to [Endymion]_425-endymion during [his]_425-endymion wearisome and anxious travel ! When [the coach]_{1584-the coach} reached [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , [he]_425-endymion found [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} waiting for [him]_425-endymion . Before [he]_425-endymion could inquire after [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} , [that gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} said , “ [Myra]_466-myra is at [the rectory]_{1474-the rectory} ; [you]_425-endymion are to come on [there]_890-there . ”_{[1654-that gentleman]} “ And [[my]_{1654-that gentleman} father]_{6935-my father} ? ”_{[1654-that gentleman]} — — “ Matters are critical , ”_{[390-mr. penruddock]} said [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} , as it were avoiding a direct answer , and hastening [his]_{390-mr. penruddock} pace . It was literally not a five minutes ’ walk from [[the village]_{1460-the village} inn to [the rectory]_{1474-the rectory}]_{2504-the village inn to the rectory} , and [they]_2506-they walked in silence . [The rector]_{1398-the rector} took [Endymion]_425-endymion at once into [[his]_{1398-the rector} study]_{1576-his study} ; for [we]_2509-we can hardly call it [a library]_{2510-a library} , though some shelves of books were there , and many stuffed birds . [The rector]_{1398-the rector} closed the door with care , and looked distressed ; and , beckoning to [Endymion]_425-endymion to be seated , [he]_{1398-the rector} said , while still standing and half turning away [his]_{1398-the rector} head , “ [[My]_{1398-the rector} dear boy]_{7284-my dear boy} , prepare [yourself]_425-endymion for the worst . ”_{[1398-the rector]} “ Ah ! [he]_425-endymion is gone then ! [[my]_{1398-the rector} dear]_{6649-my dear} , [dear father]_{7373-dear father} ! ”_{[1398-the rector]} and [Endymion]_425-endymion burst into passionate tears , and leant on the table , [his]_425-endymion face hid in [his]_425-endymion hands . [The rector]_{1398-the rector} walked up and down [the room]_{943-the room} with an agitated countenance . [He]_{1398-the rector} could not deny , it would seem , the inference of [Endymion]_425-endymion ; and yet [he]_{1398-the rector} did not proffer those consolations which might be urged , and which it became one in [his]_{1398-the rector} capacity peculiarly to urge . “ [I]_425-endymion must see [Myra]_466-myra , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion eagerly , looking up with a wild air and streaming eyes . “ Not yet , ”_{[1398-the rector]} said [the rector]_{1398-the rector} ; “ [she]_466-myra is much disturbed . [[Your]_425-endymion poor father]_{7374-your poor father} is no more ; it is too true ; but , ”_{[1398-the rector]} and here [the rector]_{1398-the rector} hesitated , “ [he]_{7374-your poor father} did not die happily . ”_{[1398-the rector]} “ What do [you]_{1398-the rector} mean ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [[Your]_425-endymion poor father]_{7374-your poor father} had much to try [him]_{7374-your poor father} , ”_{[1398-the rector]} said [the rector]_{1398-the rector} . “ [His]_{7374-your poor father} life , since [he]_{7374-your poor father} was amongst [us]_7376-us [here]_1520-here , was a life , for [him]_{7374-your poor father} , of adversity — perhaps of great adversity — yet [he]_{7374-your poor father} bore up against it with a Christian spirit ; [he]_{7374-your poor father} never repined . There was much that was noble and exalted in [his]_{7374-your poor father} character . But [he]_{7374-your poor father} never overcame the loss of [[your]_425-endymion dear mother]_{7378-your dear mother} . [He]_{7374-your poor father} was never [himself]_{7374-your poor father} afterwards . [He]_{7374-your poor father} was not always [master of [himself]_{7374-your poor father}]_{7379-master of himself} . [I]_{1398-the rector} could bear witness to that , ”_{[1398-the rector]} said [the rector]_{1398-the rector} , talking , as it were , to [himself]_{1398-the rector} . “ Yes ; [I]_{1398-the rector} could conscientiously give evidence to that effect ”_{[1398-the rector]} — — “ What effect ? ”_{[425-endymion]} asked [Endymion]_425-endymion , with a painful scrutiny . “ [I]_{1398-the rector} could show , ”_{[1398-the rector]} said [the rector]_{1398-the rector} , speaking slowly , and in a low voice , “ and [others]_728-others could show , that [he]_{7374-your poor father} was not master of [himself]_{7374-your poor father} when [he]_{7374-your poor father} committed the rash act . ”_{[1398-the rector]} “ O [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} ! ”_{[425-endymion]} exclaimed [Endymion]_425-endymion , starting from [his]_425-endymion chair , and seizing [the rector]_{1398-the rector} by the arm . “ What is all this ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ That a great sorrow has come upon [you]_425-endymion , and [[your]_425-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} , and all of [us]_7382-us , ”_{[390-mr. penruddock]} said [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} ; “ and [you]_425-endymion , and [she]_{6987-your sister} , and [all of [us]_7382-us]_{7383-all of us} must bow before the Divine will in trembling , though in hope . [[Your]_425-endymion father]_{6930-your father} ’s death was not natural . ”_{[390-mr. penruddock]} Such was the end of [William Pitt Ferrars]_340-hurstley [, on whom nature , opportunity , and culture appeared to have showered every advantage]_{2520-, on whom nature , opportunity , and culture appeared to have showered every advantage} . [His]_340-hurstley abilities were considerable , [his]_340-hurstley ambition greater . Though intensely worldly , [he]_340-hurstley was not devoid of affections . [He]_340-hurstley found refuge in suicide , as [many]_2097-many do , from want of imagination . The present was too hard for [him]_340-hurstley , and [his]_340-hurstley future was only a chaotic nebula . [Endymion]_425-endymion did not see [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} that evening . [She]_{1096-his sister} was not made aware of [his]_425-endymion arrival , and was alone with [Mrs. Penruddock]_{394-mrs. penruddock} , who never left [her]_{394-mrs. penruddock} night or day . [The rector]_{1398-the rector} took charge of [[her]_{394-mrs. penruddock} brother]_{919-her brother} , and had a sofa - bed made for [him]_{919-her brother} in [[the kind man]_{2525-the kind man} ’s room]_{2526-the kind man ’s room} . [He]_{919-her brother} was never to be alone . Never the whole night did [Endymion]_425-endymion close [his]_425-endymion eyes ; and [he]_425-endymion was almost as much agitated about the impending interview with [Myra]_466-myra , as about the dark event of terror that had been disclosed to [him]_425-endymion . Yet that dreaded interview must take place ; and , about noon , [the rector]_{1398-the rector} told [him]_425-endymion that [Myra]_466-myra was in [the drawing - room]_{1364-the drawing - room} alone , and would receive [him]_425-endymion . [He]_425-endymion tottered as [he]_425-endymion crossed [the hall]_{1303-the hall} ; grief and physical exhaustion had unmanned [him]_425-endymion ; [his]_425-endymion eyes were streaming with tears ; [he]_425-endymion paused for a moment with [his]_425-endymion hand upon the door ; [he]_425-endymion dreaded the anguish of [her]_466-myra countenance . [She]_466-myra advanced and embraced [him]_425-endymion with tenderness ; [her]_466-myra face was grave , and not a tear even glistened . “ [I]_466-myra have been living in a tragedy for years , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra , in a low , hollow voice ; “ and the catastrophe has now arrived . ”_[466-myra] “ Oh , [[my]_425-endymion dear father]_{7341-my dear father} ! ”_{[425-endymion]} exclaimed [Endymion]_425-endymion ; and [he]_425-endymion burst into a renewed paroxysm of grief . “ Yes ; [he]_425-endymion was dear to [us]_7386-we , and [we]_7386-we were dear to [him]_425-endymion , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra ; “ but the curtain has fallen . [We]_7386-we have to exert [ourselves]_7386-we . Energy and self - control were never more necessary to [two human beings]_{7387-two human beings} than to [us]_7386-we . Here are [his]_425-endymion keys ; [his]_425-endymion papers must be examined by [no one]_{6647-no one} but [ourselves]_7386-we . There is a terrible ceremony taking place , or impending . When it is all over , [we]_7386-we must visit [the hall]_{1303-the hall} at least once more . ”_[466-myra] [The whole neighbourhood]_{2530-the whole neighbourhood} was full of sorrow for the event , and of sympathy for [those bereft]_{2531-those bereft} . It was universally agreed that [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion had never recovered the death of [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} ; had never been [the same man after it]_{2533-the same man after it} ; had become distrait , absent , wandering in [his]_425-endymion mind , and [the victim of an invincible melancholy]_{2534-the victim of an invincible melancholy} . Several instances were given of [his]_425-endymion inability to manage [his]_425-endymion affairs . [The jury]_{2535-the jury} , with [Farmer Thornberry]_{395-farmer thornberry} for [foreman]_2536-foreman , hesitated not in giving a becoming verdict . In those days information travelled slowly . There were no railroads then , and no telegraphs , and not [many clubs]_{2537-many clubs} . A week elapsed before the sad occurrence was chronicled in a provincial paper , and another week before the report was reproduced in [London]_10-london , and then in an obscure corner of the journal , and in small print . Everything gets about at last , and [the world]_{6658-the world} began to stare and talk ; but it passed unnoticed to [the sufferers]_{2539-the sufferers} , except by a letter from [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , received at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley after [Myra]_466-myra had departed from [[her]_466-myra kind friends]_{2540-her kind friends} . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia was shocked , nay , overwhelmed , by what [she]_335-zenobia had heard ; wanted to know if [she]_335-zenobia could be of use ; offered to do anything ; begged [Myra]_466-myra to come and stay with [her]_335-zenobia in [St. James ’ Square]_{51-st. james ’ square} ; and assured [her]_335-zenobia that , if that were not convenient , when [her]_335-zenobia mourning was over [Zenobia]_335-zenobia would present [her]_335-zenobia at [court]_2541-court , just the same as if [she]_335-zenobia were [[her]_335-zenobia own daughter]_{2542-her own daughter} . When the fatal keys were used , and the papers of [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion examined , it turned out worse than even [Myra]_466-myra , in [her]_466-myra darkest prescience , had anticipated . [[Her]_466-myra father]_{918-her father} had died absolutely penniless . As executor of [[his]_{918-her father} father]_{788-his father} , the funds settled on [[his]_{918-her father} wife]_{1261-his wife} had remained under [his]_{918-her father} sole control , and [they]_2546-they had entirely disappeared . There was a letter addressed to [Myra]_466-myra on this subject . [She]_466-myra read it with a pale face , said nothing , and without showing it to [Endymion]_425-endymion , destroyed it . There was to be an immediate sale of [their]_2547-their effects at [the hall]_{1303-the hall} . It was calculated that the expenses of the funeral and all the country bills might be defrayed by its proceeds . “ And there will be enough left for [me]_466-myra , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra . “ [I]_466-myra only want ten pounds ; for [I]_466-myra have ascertained that there is [no part of [England]_7-england]_{7390-no part of england} where ten pounds will not take [me]_466-myra . ”_[466-myra] [Endymion]_425-endymion sighed and nearly wept when [she]_466-myra said these things . “ No , ”_{[425-endymion]} [he]_425-endymion would add ; “ [we]_7391-we must never part . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ That would ensure [our]_7391-we common ruin , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra . “ No ; [I]_466-myra will never embarrass [you]_425-endymion with [a sister]_{858-a sister} . [You]_425-endymion can only just subsist ; for [you]_425-endymion could not well live in a garret , except at [the Rodneys ’]_{7007-the rodneys ’} . [I]_466-myra see [my]_466-myra way , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra ; “ [I]_466-myra have long meditated over this — [I]_466-myra can draw , [I]_466-myra can sing , [I]_466-myra can speak many tongues : [I]_466-myra ought to be able to get food and clothing ; [I]_466-myra may get something more . And [I]_466-myra shall always be content ; for [I]_466-myra shall always be thinking of [you]_425-endymion . However humble even [my]_466-myra lot , if [my]_466-myra will is concentrated on one purpose , it must ultimately effect it . That is [my]_466-myra creed , ”_[466-myra] [she]_466-myra said , “ and [I]_466-myra hold it fervently . [I]_466-myra will stay with [these dear people]_{7394-these dear people} for a little while . [They]_{7394-these dear people} are not exactly the family on which [I]_466-myra ought to trespass . But never mind . [You]_425-endymion will be [a great man]_{7395-a great man} some day , [Endymion]_425-endymion , and [you]_425-endymion will remember [the good Penruddocks]_{467-the good penruddocks} . ”_[466-myra] One of [the most remarkable families that have ever flourished in [England]_7-england]_{2549-the most remarkable families that have ever flourished in england} were [the NEUCHATELS]_{468-the neuchatels} . [[Their]_{468-the neuchatels} founder]_{2550-their founder} was [a Swiss , who had established [a banking house of high repute in [England]_7-england in the latter part of the eighteenth century , and , irrespective of a powerful domestic connection , had in time pretty well engrossed the largest and best portion of foreign banking business]_{2552-a banking house of high repute in england in the latter part of the eighteenth century , and , irrespective of a powerful domestic connection , had in time pretty well engrossed the largest and best portion of foreign banking business}]_{2551-a swiss , who had established a banking house of high repute in england in the latter part of the eighteenth century , and , irrespective of a powerful domestic connection , had in time pretty well engrossed the largest and best portion of foreign banking business} . When the great French Revolution occurred , [all the emigrants]_{2553-all the emigrants} deposited [their]_{2553-all the emigrants} jewels and [their]_{2553-all the emigrants} treasure with [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} . As the disturbance spread , [their]_{468-the neuchatels} example was followed by [the alarmed proprietors and capitalists of [the rest of [Europe]_6-europe]_{2555-the rest of europe}]_{2554-the alarmed proprietors and capitalists of the rest of europe} ; and , independently of [their]_{468-the neuchatels} own considerable means , [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} thus had the command for a quarter of a century , more or less , of adventitious millions . [They]_{468-the neuchatels} were [scrupulous and faithful stewards]_{2556-scrupulous and faithful stewards} , but [they]_{468-the neuchatels} were doubtless repaid for [their]_{468-the neuchatels} vigilance , [their]_{468-the neuchatels} anxiety , and often [their]_{468-the neuchatels} risk , by the opportunities which these rare resources permitted [them]_{468-the neuchatels} to enjoy . [One of [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels}]_{2557-one of the neuchatels} was a favourite of [Mr. Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} , and assisted [the great statesman]_{2558-the great statesman} in [his]_{336-mr. pitt} vast financial arrangements . [This Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} was [a man of large capacity]_{2559-a man of large capacity} , and thoroughly understood [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} period . [The minister]_{775-the minister} wished to introduce [him]_{469-mr. neuchatel} to public life , would have opened Parliament to [him]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , and no doubt have showered upon [him]_{469-mr. neuchatel} honours and titles . But [Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} declined these overtures . [He]_{469-mr. neuchatel} was one of those strong minds who will concentrate [their]_2561-their energies on one object ; without personal vanity , but with a deep - seated pride in the future . [He]_{469-mr. neuchatel} was always preparing for [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} posterity . Governed by this passion , although [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} [himself]_{469-mr. neuchatel} would have been content to live for ever in [Bishopsgate Street]_{106-bishopsgate street} , where [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} was born , [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} had become possessed of [a vast principality]_{2562-a vast principality} , and which , strange to say , with every advantage of splendour and natural beauty , was not an hour ’s drive from [Whitechapel]_{107-whitechapel} . [HAINAULT HOUSE]_{108-hainault house} had been raised by [a British peer]_{2563-a british peer} in the days when [nobles]_2564-nobles were fond of building [Palladian palaces]_{2565-palladian palaces} . [It]_{108-hainault house} was a chief work of [Sir William Chambers]_{470-sir william chambers} , and in [its]_{108-hainault house} style , [its]_{108-hainault house} beauty , and almost in [its]_{108-hainault house} dimensions , was [a rival of [Stowe]_109-stowe or [Wanstead]_110-wanstead]_{2566-a rival of stowe or wanstead} . [It]_{108-hainault house} stood in [a deer park]_{2567-a deer park} , and was surrounded by [a royal forest]_{2568-a royal forest} . [The family that had raised [it]_{108-hainault house}]_{2569-the family that had raised it} wore out in the earlier part of this century . It was supposed that [the place]_{1335-the place} must be destroyed and dismantled . [It]_{108-hainault house} was too vast for [a citizen]_{2571-a citizen} , and [the locality]_{2572-the locality} was no longer sufficiently refined for [a conscript father]_{2573-a conscript father} . In this dilemma , [Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} stepped in and purchased [the whole affair]_{2574-the whole affair} — [palace]_2575-palace , and [park]_2576-park , and deer , and pictures , and [halls]_2577-halls , and galleries of statue and bust , and furniture , and even wines , and all [the farms that remained]_{2578-the farms that remained} , and all the seigneurial rights in [the royal forest]_{2579-the royal forest} . But [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} never lived [there]_890-there . Though [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} spared nothing in the maintenance and the improvement of [the domain]_{2581-the domain} , except on a Sunday [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} never visited [it]_{2581-the domain} , and was never known to sleep under [its]_{2581-the domain} roof . “ [It]_{2581-the domain} will be ready for those who come after [me]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} would remark , with a modest smile . [Those who came after [him]_{469-mr. neuchatel}]_{2582-those who came after him} were [two sons]_{2583-two sons} , between whom [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} millions were divided ; and [Adrian]_471-adrian , [the eldest]_{2584-the eldest} , in addition to [his]_471-adrian share , was made [the lord of [Hainault]_111-hainault]_{2585-the lord of hainault} . [Adrian]_471-adrian had inherited something more , and something more precious , than [[his]_471-adrian father]_{788-his father} ’s treasure — a not inferior capacity , united , in [his]_471-adrian case , with much culture , and with a worldly ambition to which [[his]_471-adrian father]_{788-his father} was [a stranger]_{1942-a stranger} . So long as [that father]_{2407-that father} lived , [Adrian]_471-adrian had been extremely circumspect . [He]_471-adrian seemed only devoted to business , and to model [his]_471-adrian conduct on that of [[his]_471-adrian eminent sire]_{2590-his eminent sire} . [That father who had recognised with pride and satisfaction [his]_471-adrian capacity , and who was without jealousy]_{2591-that father who had recognised with pride and satisfaction his capacity , and who was without jealousy} , had initiated [[his]_{2591-that father who had recognised with pride and satisfaction his capacity , and who was without jealousy} son]_{783-his son} during [his]_{2591-that father who had recognised with pride and satisfaction his capacity , and who was without jealousy} lifetime in all the secrets of [his]_{2591-that father who had recognised with pride and satisfaction his capacity , and who was without jealousy} wondrous craft , and had entrusted [him]_{783-his son} with a leading part in [their]_2593-their affairs . [Adrian]_471-adrian had waited in [Downing Street]_{4-downing street} on [Lord Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} , as [[his]_471-adrian father]_{788-his father} years before had waited on [Mr. Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} . [The elder Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} departed this life a little before the second French Revolution of 1830 , which had been so fatal to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . [Adrian]_471-adrian , who had never committed [himself]_471-adrian in politics , further than sitting a short time for [a reputed Tory borough]_{2595-a reputed tory borough} , for which [he]_471-adrian paid a rent of a thousand a year to [the proprietor]_{2596-the proprietor} , but who was known to have been nurtured in [the school of [Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} and [Wellington]_{17-wellington}]_{2597-the school of pitt and wellington} , astonished [the world]_{6658-the world} by voting for [Lord Grey]_{384-lord grey} ’s Reform Bill , and announcing [himself]_471-adrian as [a Liberal]_{6828-a liberal} . This was a large fish for the new Liberal Treasury to capture ; [their]_2600-their triumph was great , and [they]_2600-their determined to show that [they]_2600-their appreciated the power and the influence of [[their]_2600-their new ally]_{2601-their new ally} . At the dissolution of 1831 , [Adrian Neuchatel]_471-adrian was a candidate for [a popular constituency]_{2602-a popular constituency} , and was elected at the head of the poll . [[His]_471-adrian brother]_{7268-his brother} , [Melchior]_472-melchior , was also returned , and [a nephew]_{2604-a nephew} . [The Liberals]_{2605-the liberals} were alarmed by a subscription of fabulous dimensions said to have been collected by [the Tories]_{328-the tories} to influence the General Election ; and the undoubted contribution of [a noble duke]_{2606-a noble duke} was particularly mentioned , which alone appalled the heart of [Brooks]_473-brooks ’ . The matter was put before [Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , as [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} entered the club , to which [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} had been recently elected with acclamation . “ So [you]_7396-you are a little frightened , ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} said , with a peculiarly witching smile which [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} had , half mockery and half good nature ; as much as to say , “ [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} will do what [you]_7396-you wish , but [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} see through [you]_7396-you and [everybody else]_{7397-everybody else} . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} “ So [you]_7396-you are a little frightened . Well ; [we]_7398-we [City men]_{7399-city men} must see what [we]_7398-we can do against [the dukes]_{7400-the dukes} . [You]_7396-you may put [me]_{469-mr. neuchatel} down for double [his]_{7400-the dukes} amount . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} [Adrian]_471-adrian purchased [a very fine mansion in [Portland Place]_{112-portland place}]_{2607-a very fine mansion in portland place} , and took up [[his]_471-adrian residence]_{1465-his residence} formally at [Hainault]_111-hainault . [He]_471-adrian delighted in [the place]_{1335-the place} , and to dwell [there]_890-there in a manner becoming the scene had always been one of [his]_471-adrian dreams . Now [he]_471-adrian lived [there]_890-there with unbounded expenditure . [He]_471-adrian was passionately fond of horses , and even in [[his]_471-adrian father]_{788-his father} ’s lifetime had run some at [Newmarket]_{113-newmarket} in another name . [The stables at [Hainault]_111-hainault]_{2613-the stables at hainault} had been modelled on [those at [Chantilly]_{114-chantilly}]_{2614-those at chantilly} , and were almost as splendid a pile as [the mansion]_{1463-the mansion} [itself]_{1463-the mansion} . [They]_{2613-the stables at hainault} were soon full , and of first - rate animals in [their]_{2613-the stables at hainault} different ways . With [his]_471-adrian choice teams [Adrian]_471-adrian could reach [Bishopsgate]_{115-bishopsgate} from [Hainault]_111-hainault , particularly if there were no stoppages in [Whitechapel]_{107-whitechapel} , in much under an hour . If [he]_471-adrian had [fifty persons in [[his]_471-adrian stables]_{2617-his stables}]_{2616-fifty persons in his stables} , there were certainly as many in [[his]_471-adrian park and [gardens]_2619-gardens]_{2618-his park and gardens} . These latter were most elaborate . It seemed there was nothing that [Hainault]_111-hainault could not produce : all the fruits and flowers of [the tropics]_{2620-the tropics} . [The conservatories]_{2621-the conservatories} and [forcing - houses]_{2622-forcing - houses} looked , in the distance , like [a city of glass]_{2623-a city of glass} . But , after all , the portion of [this immense establishment which was most renowned , and perhaps , on the whole , best appreciated , was the establishment of the kitchen]_{2624-this immense establishment which was most renowned , and perhaps , on the whole , best appreciated , was the establishment of the kitchen} . [The chef]_{2625-the chef} was [the greatest celebrity of [Europe]_6-europe]_{2626-the greatest celebrity of europe} ; and [he]_{2625-the chef} had no limit to [[his]_{2625-the chef} staff]_{2627-his staff} , which [he]_{2625-the chef} had selected with the utmost scrutiny , maintained with becoming spirit , and winnowed with unceasing vigilance . Every day at [Hainault]_111-hainault was a banquet . What delighted [Adrian]_471-adrian was to bring down without notice [a troop of [friends]_7075-friends]_{2628-a troop of friends} , conscious [they]_{2628-a troop of friends} would be received as well as if there had been a preparation of weeks . Sometimes it was [a body from [the Stock Exchange]_{2631-the stock exchange}]_{2630-a body from the stock exchange} , sometimes [a host from [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons}]_{2632-a host from the house of commons} , sometimes [a board of directors with whom [he]_471-adrian had been transacting business in the morning]_{2634-a board of directors with whom he had been transacting business in the morning} . It delighted [Adrian]_471-adrian to see [them]_{2628-a troop of friends} quaffing [his]_471-adrian burgundy , and stuffing down [his]_471-adrian truffles , and [his]_471-adrian choice pies from [Strasbourg]_{116-strasbourg} , and all the delicate dishes which many of [them]_{2628-a troop of friends} looked at with wonder , and tasted with timidity . And then [he]_471-adrian would , with [his]_471-adrian particular smile , say to [a brother bank director , whose mouth was full]_{2635-a brother bank director , whose mouth was full} , and who could only answer [him]_471-adrian with [his]_{2635-a brother bank director , whose mouth was full} eyes , “ Business gives [one]_6769-one an appetite ; eh , [Mr. Trodgits]_{474-mr. trodgits} ? ”_[471-adrian] Sunday was always a great day at [Hainault]_111-hainault . [The Royal]_{117-the royal} and [the Stock Exchanges]_{2636-the stock exchanges} were both of [them]_{2628-a troop of friends} always fully represented ; and then [they]_{2628-a troop of friends} often had an opportunity , which [they]_{2628-a troop of friends} highly appreciated , of seeing and conferring with [some public characters]_{2637-some public characters} , [M.P.‘s of note or promise]_{2638-m.p.‘s of note or promise} , and occasionally [a secretary of the Treasury]_{2639-a secretary of the treasury} , or [a privy councillor]_{7132-a privy councillor} . “ [Turtle]_475-turtle makes [all men]_{7242-all men} equal , ”_[471-adrian] [Adrian]_471-adrian would observe . “ [[Our]_7403-our friend]_{7110-our friend} [Trodgits]_{474-mr. trodgits} seemed a little embarrassed at first , when [I]_471-adrian introduced [him]_{474-mr. trodgits} to [the Right Honourable]_{7405-the right honourable} ; but when [they]_{2628-a troop of friends} sate next each other at dinner , [they]_{2628-a troop of friends} soon got on very well . ”_[471-adrian] On Sunday [the guests]_{2190-the guests} walked about and amused [themselves]_{2190-the guests} . [No one]_{6647-no one} was allowed to ride or drive ; [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} did not like riding and driving on Sundays . “ [I]_471-adrian see no harm in it , ”_[471-adrian] said [Adrian]_471-adrian , “ but [I]_471-adrian like [women]_900-women to have [their]_900-women way about religion . And [you]_{2146-his companions} may go to [the stables]_{7407-the stables} and see the horses , and that might take up the morning . And then there are [the houses]_{7408-the houses} ; [they]_{7408-the houses} will amuse [you]_{2146-his companions} . For [my]_471-adrian part , [I]_471-adrian am for a stroll in [the forest]_{7409-the forest} ; ”_[471-adrian] and then [he]_471-adrian would lead [[his]_471-adrian companions]_{2146-his companions} , after a delightful ramble , to some spot of agrestic charm , and , looking at it with delight , would say , “ Pretty , is it not ? But then [they]_{2146-his companions} say [this place]_{7005-this place} is not fashionable . It will do , [I]_471-adrian think , for [[us]_{2146-his companions} City men]_{7411-us city men} . ”_[471-adrian] [Adrian]_471-adrian had married , when very young , [a lady selected by [[his]_471-adrian father]_{788-his father}]_{2644-a lady selected by his father} . The selection seemed a good one . [She]_{2644-a lady selected by his father} was [the daughter of [a most eminent banker]_{2647-a most eminent banker}]_{2646-the daughter of a most eminent banker} , and had [herself]_{2644-a lady selected by his father} , though that was of slight importance , a large portion . [She]_{2644-a lady selected by his father} was [a woman of abilities]_{2648-a woman of abilities} , highly cultivated . Nothing had ever been spared that [she]_{2644-a lady selected by his father} should possess every possible accomplishment , and acquire every information and grace that it was desirable to attain . [She]_{2644-a lady selected by his father} was [a linguist]_{2649-a linguist} , [a fine musician]_{2650-a fine musician} , [no mean artist]_{2651-no mean artist} ; and [she]_{2644-a lady selected by his father} threw out , if [she]_{2644-a lady selected by his father} willed it , the treasures of [her]_{2644-a lady selected by his father} well - stored and not unimaginative mind with ease and sometimes eloquence . [[Her]_{2644-a lady selected by his father} person]_{2652-her person} , without being absolutely beautiful , was interesting . There was even a degree of fascination in [her]_{2644-a lady selected by his father} brown velvet eyes . And yet [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was not [a contented spirit]_{2653-a contented spirit} ; and though [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} appreciated the great qualities of [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} husband]_{986-her husband} , and viewed [him]_{986-her husband} even with reverence as well as affection , [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} scarcely contributed to [his]_{986-her husband} happiness as much as became [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} . And for this reason . Whether it were the result of physical organisation , or whether it were the satiety which was the consequence of having been born , and bred , and lived for ever , in a society of which wealth was the prime object of existence , and practically the test of excellence , [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had imbibed not merely a contempt for money , but absolutely a hatred of it . The prosperity of [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} house]_{2655-her house} depressed [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} . [The stables]_{7407-the stables} with [[their]_{7407-the stables} fifty grooms]_{2657-their fifty grooms} , and [the grounds]_{2658-the grounds} with [[their]_{7407-the stables} fifty gardeners]_{2659-their fifty gardeners} , and the daily visit of [the head cook]_{2660-the head cook} to pass the bill of fare , were incidents and circumstances that made [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} melancholy . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} looked upon [the Stock Exchange]_{2631-the stock exchange} coming down to dinner as [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} would on an invasion of [the Visigoths]_{477-the visigoths} , and endured the stiff observations or the cumbrous liveliness of [the merchants and bank directors]_{2662-the merchants and bank directors} with gloomy grace . Something less material might be anticipated from [the members of Parliament]_{2663-the members of parliament} . But whether [they]_{2663-the members of parliament} thought it would please the genius of [the place]_{1335-the place} , or whether [Adrian]_471-adrian selected [[his]_471-adrian friends]_{844-his friends} from [those who sympathised with [his]_471-adrian pursuits]_{2666-those who sympathised with his pursuits} , [the members of Parliament]_{2663-the members of parliament} seemed wonderfully to accord with the general tone of the conversation , or varied it only by indulging in technical talk of [their]_{2663-the members of parliament} own . Sometimes [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} would make a desperate effort to change the elements of [their]_2668-their society ; something in this way : “ [I]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} see [M. Arago]_{478-m. arago} and [M. Mignet]_{479-m. mignet} have arrived here , [Adrian]_471-adrian . Do not [you]_471-adrian think [we]_2668-their ought to invite [them]_2668-their [here]_1520-here ? And then [you]_471-adrian might ask [Mr. Macaulay]_{480-mr. macaulay} to meet [them]_2668-their . [You]_471-adrian said [you]_471-adrian wished to ask [Mr. Macaulay]_{480-mr. macaulay} . ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} In one respect the alliance between [Adrian]_471-adrian and [[his]_471-adrian wife]_{1261-his wife} was not an unfortunate one . [A woman]_{6794-a woman} , and [a woman of abilities , fastidious , and inclined to be querulous]_{2671-a woman of abilities , fastidious , and inclined to be querulous} , might safely be counted on as , in general , ensuring for both parties in [their]_2668-their union an unsatisfactory and unhappy life . But [Adrian]_471-adrian , though kind , generous , and indulgent , was so absorbed by [his]_471-adrian own great affairs , was [a man at the same time of so serene a temper and so supreme a will]_{2672-a man at the same time of so serene a temper and so supreme a will} , that the over - refined fantasies of [[his]_471-adrian wife]_{1261-his wife} produced not the slightest effect on the course of [his]_471-adrian life . [Adrian Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was what [very few people]_{2674-very few people} are — master in [[his]_471-adrian own house]_{2675-his own house} . With a rich varnish of graciousness and favour , [he]_471-adrian never swerved from [his]_471-adrian purpose ; and , though willing to effect all things by smiles and sweet temper , [he]_471-adrian had none of that morbid sensibility which allows [some men]_{7126-some men} to fret over a phrase , to be tortured by a sigh , or to be subdued by a tear . There had been born of this marriage only [one child]_{2677-one child} , [the greatest heiress in [England]_7-england]_{2678-the greatest heiress in england} . [She]_{2677-one child} had been christened after [[her]_{2677-one child} father]_{918-her father} , [ADRIANA]_481-adriana . [She]_{2677-one child} was now about seventeen ; and , had [she]_{2677-one child} not been endowed with the finest disposition and the sweetest temper in [the world]_{6658-the world} , [she]_{2677-one child} must have been spoiled , for both [[her]_{2677-one child} parents]_{1295-her parents} idolised [her]_{2677-one child} . To see [her]_{2677-one child} every day was for [Adrian]_471-adrian a reward for all [his]_471-adrian labours , and in the midst of [his]_471-adrian greatest affairs [he]_471-adrian would always snatch a moment to think how [he]_471-adrian could contribute to [her]_{2677-one child} pleasure or [her]_{2677-one child} happiness . All that was rare and delightful and beautiful in [the world]_{6658-the world} was at [her]_{2677-one child} command . There was no limit to the gratification of [her]_{2677-one child} wishes . But , alas ! [this favoured maiden]_{2683-this favoured maiden} wished for nothing . [Her]_{2677-one child} books interested [her]_{2677-one child} , and a beautiful nature ; but [she]_{2677-one child} liked to be alone , or with [[her]_{2677-one child} mother]_{1374-her mother} . [She]_{2677-one child} was impressed with the horrible and humiliating conviction , that [she]_{2677-one child} was courted and admired only for [her]_{2677-one child} wealth . This advertisement met the eye of [Myra]_466-myra at [Hurstley Rectory]_{118-hurstley rectory} about a month after [[her]_466-myra father]_{918-her father} ’s death , and [she]_466-myra resolved to answer it . [Her]_466-myra reply pleased [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . [He]_{469-mr. neuchatel} selected it out of hundreds , and placed [himself]_{469-mr. neuchatel} in communication with [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} . The result was , that [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} was to pay a visit to [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} ; and if , on experience , [they]_2686-we liked [each other]_{916-each other} , the engagement was to take place . In the meantime [the good rector of [Hurstley]_340-hurstley]_{2688-the good rector of hurstley} arrived on the previous evening with [his]_{2688-the good rector of hurstley} precious charge at [Hainault House]_{108-hainault house} ; and was rewarded for [his]_{2688-the good rector of hurstley} kind exertions , not only by the prospect of assisting [Myra]_466-myra , but by some present experience of a splendid and unusual scene . “ What do [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} think of [her]_466-myra , [mamma]_7281-mamma ? ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Adriana]_481-adriana , with glistening eyes , as [she]_481-adriana ran into [[Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} ’s dressing - room]_{2689-mrs. neuchatel ’s dressing - room} for a moment before dinner . “ [I]_481-adriana think [her]_466-myra manners are perfect , ”_{[481-adriana]} replied [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} ; “ and as there can be no doubt , after all [we]_2686-we have heard , of [her]_466-myra principles , [I]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} think [we]_2686-we are most fortunate . But what do [you]_481-adriana think of [her]_466-myra , [Adriana]_481-adriana ? For , after all , that is the main question . ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} “ [I]_481-adriana think [she]_466-myra is divine , ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Adriana]_481-adriana ; “ but [I]_481-adriana fear [she]_466-myra has no heart . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ And why ? Surely it is early to decide on such a matter as that ! ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} “ When [I]_481-adriana took [her]_466-myra to [[her]_466-myra room]_{7285-her room} , ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Adriana]_481-adriana , “ [I]_481-adriana suppose [I]_481-adriana was nervous ; but [I]_481-adriana burst into tears , and threw [my]_481-adriana arms round [her]_466-myra neck and embraced [her]_466-myra , but [she]_466-myra did not respond . [She]_466-myra touched [my]_481-adriana forehead with [her]_466-myra lips , and withdrew from [my]_481-adriana embrace . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [She]_466-myra wished , perhaps , to teach [you]_7415-you to control [your]_7415-you emotions , ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} said [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} . “ [You]_7415-you have known [her]_466-myra only an hour , and [you]_7415-you could not have done more to [[your]_7415-you own mother]_{7416-your own mother} . ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} It had been arranged that there should be [no visitors]_{2690-no visitors} to - day ; only [a nephew]_{2604-a nephew} and [a foreign consul - general]_{2692-a foreign consul - general} , just to break the formality of the meeting . [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} placed [Myra]_466-myra next to [himself]_{469-mr. neuchatel} at the round table , and treated [her]_466-myra with marked consideration — cordial but courteous , and easy , with a certain degree of deference . [[His]_{469-mr. neuchatel} wife]_{1261-his wife} , who piqued [herself]_{1261-his wife} on [her]_{1261-his wife} perception of character , threw [her]_{1261-his wife} brown velvet eyes on [[her]_{1261-his wife} neighbour]_{2694-her neighbour} , [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} , and cross - examined [him]_{2694-her neighbour} in mystical whispers . [She]_{1261-his wife} soon recognised [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} love of nature ; and this allowed [her]_{1261-his wife} to dissert on the subject , at once sublime and inexhaustible , with copiousness worthy of the theme . When [she]_{1261-his wife} found [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} was [an entomologist]_{2695-an entomologist} , and that it was not so much mountains as insects which interested [him]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , [she]_{1261-his wife} shifted [her]_{1261-his wife} ground , but treated it with equal felicity . Strange , but nature is never so powerful as in insect life . The white ant can destroy fleets and [cities]_2696-cities , and the locusts erase [a province]_{2697-a province} . And then , how beneficent [they]_2698-their are ! [Man]_483-man would find it difficult to rival [their]_2698-their exploits : the bee , that gives [us]_2699-our honey ; the worm , that gives [us]_2699-our silk ; the cochineal , that supplies [our]_2699-our manufactures with [their]_2698-their most brilliant dye . [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} did not seem to know much about manufactures , but always recommended [[his]_{390-mr. penruddock} cottagers]_{2700-his cottagers} to keep bees . “ The lime - tree abounds in [[our]_2699-our village]_{7417-our village} , and there is nothing the bees love more than its blossoms . ”_{[390-mr. penruddock]} This direct reference to [[his]_{390-mr. penruddock} village]_{2701-his village} led [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} to an inquiry as to the state of [the poor]_{2702-the poor} about [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , and [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} made the inquiry in a tone of commiseration . “ Oh ! [we]_2699-our do pretty well , ”_{[390-mr. penruddock]} said [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} . “ But how can [a family]_{1860-a family} live on ten or twelve shillings a week ? ”_{[390-mr. penruddock]} murmured [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} . “ There it is , ”_{[390-mr. penruddock]} said [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} . “ [A family]_{1860-a family} has more than that . With [a family]_{1860-a family} the income proportionately increases . ”_{[390-mr. penruddock]} [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} sighed . “ [I]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} must say , ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} said , “ [I]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} can not help feeling there is something wrong in [our]_2699-our present arrangements . When [I]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} sit down to dinner every day , with all these dishes , and remember that there are [millions who never taste meat]_{7421-millions who never taste meat} , [I]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} can not resist the conviction that it would be better if there were some equal division , and all should have , if not much , at least something . ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} “ Nonsense , [Emily]_484-emily ! ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , who had an organ like Fine - ear , and could catch , when necessary , [[his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} wife]_{1261-his wife} ’s most mystical revelations . “ [[My]_{469-mr. neuchatel} wife]_{7422-my wife} , [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} , is [a regular Communist]_{7423-a regular communist} . [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} hope [you]_484-emily are not , ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} added , with a smile , turning to [Myra]_466-myra . “ [I]_466-myra think life would be very insipid , ”_[466-myra] replied [Myra]_466-myra , “ if all [our]_7424-our lots were the same . ”_[466-myra] When [the ladies]_{930-the ladies} withdrew , [Adriana]_481-adriana and [Myra]_466-myra walked out together hand - in - hand . [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} rose and sate next to [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} , and began to talk politics . [[His]_{469-mr. neuchatel} reverend guest]_{2705-his reverend guest} could not conceal [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} alarm about the position of [the Church]_{6648-the church} and spoke of [Lord John Russell]_{419-lord john russell} ’s appropriation clause with well - bred horror . “ Well , [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} do not think there is much to be afraid of , ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “ This is a liberal age , and [you]_484-emily can not go against it . [The people]_{1019-the people} must be educated , and where are the funds to come from ? [We]_7424-our must all do something , and [the Church]_{6648-the church} must contribute [its]_{6648-the church} share . [You]_484-emily know [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} am [a Liberal]_{6828-a liberal} , but [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} am not for any rash courses . [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} am not at all sorry that [Sir Robert Peel]_332-peel gained so much at the last general election . [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} like parties to be balanced . [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} am quite content with affairs . [[My]_{469-mr. neuchatel} friends]_{6710-my friends} , [the Liberals]_{2605-the liberals} , are in office , and , being [there]_890-there , [they]_{2605-the liberals} can do very little . That is the state of things , is it not , [Melchior]_472-melchior ? ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} added , with a smile to [[his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} nephew]_{2707-his nephew} , who was an M.P. “ A balanced state of parties , and [the house of [Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel}]_{7431-the house of neuchatel} with three votes — that will do . [We]_7432-we [poor City men]_{7433-poor city men} get a little attention paid to [us]_7432-we now , but before the dissolution three votes went for nothing . Now , shall [we]_7432-we go and ask [[my]_{469-mr. neuchatel} daughter]_{7333-my daughter} to give [us]_7432-we a song ? ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} accompanied [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} daughter]_{1609-her daughter} on the piano , and after a time not merely on the instrument . The organ of both was fine and richly cultivated . It was choice chamber music . [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} seated [himself]_{469-mr. neuchatel} by [Myra]_466-myra . [His]_{469-mr. neuchatel} tone was more than kind , and [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} manner gentle . “ It is a little awkward the first day , ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} said , “ among [strangers]_{1330-strangers} , but that will wear off . [You]_7436-you must bring [your]_7436-you mind to feel that this is [[your]_7436-you home]_{7437-your home} , and [we]_7432-we shall all of [us]_7432-we do everything in [our]_7432-we power to convince [you]_7436-you of it . [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} mentioned to [me]_{469-mr. neuchatel} [your]_7436-you wish , under present circumstances , to enter as little as possible into society , and this is [a very social house]_{7438-a very social house} . [Your]_7436-you feeling is natural , and [you]_7436-you will be in this matter entirely [[your]_7436-you own mistress]_{7439-your own mistress} . [We]_7432-we shall always be glad to see [you]_7436-you , but if [you]_7436-you are not present [we]_7432-we shall know and respect the cause . For [my]_{469-mr. neuchatel} own part , [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} am one of those who would rather cherish affection than indulge grief , but [every one]_{1385-every one} must follow [their]_{1385-every one} mood . [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} hear [you]_7436-you have [a brother]_{857-a brother} , to whom [you]_7436-you are much attached ; [a twin]_{7442-a twin} , too , and [they]_{1385-every one} tell [me]_{469-mr. neuchatel} strongly resembling [you]_7436-you . [He]_{857-a brother} is in [a public office]_{7443-a public office} , [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} believe ? Now , understand this ; [[your]_7436-you brother]_{7296-your brother} can come here whenever [he]_{857-a brother} likes , without any further invitation . Ask [him]_{857-a brother} whenever [you]_7436-you please . [We]_{2709-the neuchatel family} shall always be glad to see [him]_{857-a brother} . No sort of notice is necessary . This is not [a very small house]_{7445-a very small house} , and [we]_{2709-the neuchatel family} can always manage to find a bed and a cutlet for [a friend]_{706-a friend} . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between [the Neuchatel family]_{2709-the neuchatel family} and [Myra Ferrars]_485-myra . [Both parties to the compact]_{2710-both parties to the compact} were alike satisfied . [Myra]_485-myra had “ got out of that hole ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} which [she]_485-myra always hated ; and though the new life [she]_485-myra had entered was not exactly the one [she]_485-myra had mused over , and which was founded on the tradition of [her]_485-myra early experience , it was a life of energy and excitement , of splendour and power , with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries , affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence . But the crowning joy of [her]_485-myra emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of [[her]_485-myra brother]_{919-her brother} . With regard to [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} , [they]_{468-the neuchatels} found in [Myra]_485-myra everything [they]_{468-the neuchatels} could desire . [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was delighted with [a companion who was not [the daughter of [a banker]_{2714-a banker}]_{2713-the daughter of a banker} , and whose schooled intellect not only comprehended all [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} doctrines , however abstruse or fanciful , but who did not hesitate , if necessary , to controvert or even confute [them]_2715-them . As for [Adriana]_481-adriana , [she]_481-adriana literally idolised [a friend whose proud spirit and clear intelligence]_{2716-a friend whose proud spirit and clear intelligence} were calculated to exercise a strong but salutary influence over [her]_481-adriana timid and sensitive nature]_{2712-a companion who was not the daughter of a banker , and whose schooled intellect not only comprehended all her doctrines , however abstruse or fanciful , but who did not hesitate , if necessary , to controvert or even confute them . as for adriana , she literally idolised a friend whose proud spirit and clear intelligence were calculated to exercise a strong but salutary influence over her timid and sensitive nature} . As for [the great banker [himself]_{2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed} , who really had that faculty of reading character which [[his]_{2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed} wife]_{1261-his wife} flattered [herself]_{1261-his wife} [she]_{1261-his wife} possessed]_{2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed} , [he]_{2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed} had made up [his]_{2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed} mind about [Myra]_485-myra from the first , both from [her]_485-myra correspondence and [her]_485-myra conversation . “ [She]_485-myra has more common sense than [any woman]_{7447-any woman} [I]_{2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed} ever knew , and more , ”_{[2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed]} [he]_{2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed} would add , “ than [most men]_{7448-most men} . If [she]_485-myra were not so handsome , [people]_6681-people would find it out ; but [they]_6681-people can not understand that so beautiful [a woman]_{6794-a woman} can have a headpiece , that , [I]_{2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed} really believe , could manage the affairs in [Bishopsgate Street]_{106-bishopsgate street} . ”_{[2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed]} In the meantime life at [Hainault]_111-hainault resumed its usual course ; streams of [guests]_2719-guests , of all parties , colours , and classes , and even [nations]_2720-nations . Sometimes [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} would say , “ [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} really must have a quiet day that [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} may dine with [us]_7451-us , and [she]_{482-miss ferrars} shall ask [[her]_{482-miss ferrars} brother]_{919-her brother} . How glad [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} shall be when [she]_{482-miss ferrars} goes into half - mourning ! [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} scarcely catch a glimpse of [her]_{482-miss ferrars} . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} And all this time [[his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} wife]_{1261-his wife} and [daughter]_{2722-daughter} did nothing but quote [her]_{1261-his wife} , which was still more irritating , for , as [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} would say , half - grumbling and half - smiling , “ If it had not been for [me]_{469-mr. neuchatel} [she]_{482-miss ferrars} would not have been [here]_1520-here . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} At first [Adriana]_481-adriana would not dine at table without [Myra]_485-myra , and insisted on sharing [her]_485-myra imprisonment . “ It does not look like [a cell]_{7454-a cell} , ”_[485-myra] said [Myra]_485-myra , surveying , not without complacency , [[her]_485-myra beautiful little chamber]_{2723-her beautiful little chamber} , beautifully lit , with [its]_{2723-her beautiful little chamber} silken hangings and carved ceiling and bright with books and pictures ; “ besides , there is no reason why [you]_485-myra should be [a prisoner]_{7455-a prisoner} . [You]_485-myra have not lost [a father]_{7134-a father} , and [I]_485-myra hope never will . ”_[485-myra] “ Amen ! ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Adriana]_481-adriana ; “ that would indeed be the unhappiest day of [my]_481-adriana life . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [You]_485-myra can not be in society too much in the latter part of the day , ”_[485-myra] said [Myra]_485-myra . “ The mornings should be sacred to [ourselves]_{7457-ourselves} , but for the rest of the hours [people]_6681-people are to see and to be seen , and , ”_[485-myra] [she]_485-myra added , “ to like and be liked . ”_[485-myra] [Adriana]_481-adriana shook [her]_481-adriana head ; “ [I]_481-adriana do not wish [any one]_{1685-any one} to like [me]_481-adriana but [you]_485-myra . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [I]_485-myra am sure [I]_485-myra shall always like [you]_485-myra , and love [you]_485-myra , ”_[485-myra] said [Myra]_485-myra , “ but [I]_485-myra am equally sure that [a great many other people]_{7460-a great many other people} will do the same . ”_[485-myra] “ It will not be [myself]_481-adriana that [they]_6681-people like or love , ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Adriana]_481-adriana with a sigh . “ Now , spare [me]_481-adriana that vein , [dear [Adriana]_481-adriana]_{7461-dear adriana} ; [you]_{7461-dear adriana} know [I]_481-adriana do not like it . It is not agreeable , and [I]_481-adriana do not think it is true . [I]_481-adriana believe that [women]_900-women are loved much more for [themselves]_900-women than is supposed . Besides , [a woman]_{6794-a woman} should be content if [she]_{6794-a woman} is loved ; that is the point ; and [she]_{6794-a woman} is not to inquire how far the accidents of life have contributed to the result . Why should [you]_485-myra not be loved for [yourself]_485-myra ? [You]_485-myra have an interesting appearance . [I]_481-adriana think [you]_485-myra very pretty . [You]_485-myra have choice accomplishments and agreeable conversation and the sweetest temper in [the world]_{6658-the world} . [You]_485-myra want a little self - conceit , [[my]_481-adriana dear]_{6649-my dear} . If [I]_481-adriana were [you]_485-myra and admired , [I]_481-adriana should never think of [my]_481-adriana fortune . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ If [you]_485-myra were [the greatest heiress in [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{7466-the greatest heiress in the world} , [Myra]_485-myra , and were married , [nobody]_2478-nobody would suppose for a moment that it was for [your]_485-myra fortune . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ Go down to dinner and smile upon [everybody]_{6694-everybody} , and tell [me]_481-adriana about [your]_485-myra conquests to - morrow . And say to [[your]_485-myra dear papa]_{7470-your dear papa} , that as [he]_{7470-your dear papa} is so kind as to wish to see [me]_481-adriana , [I]_481-adriana will join [them]_2727-them after dinner . ”_{[481-adriana]} And so , for the first two months , [she]_2724-she occasionally appeared in the evening , especially when there was no formal party . [Endymion]_425-endymion came and visited [her]_2724-she every Sunday , but [he]_425-endymion was also [a social recluse]_{2725-a social recluse} , and though [he]_425-endymion had been presented to [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} and [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} daughter]_{1609-her daughter} , and been most cordially received by [them]_2727-them , it was some considerable time before [he]_425-endymion made the acquaintance of [the great banker]_{2728-the great banker} . About [September Myra]_{486-september myra} may be said to have formally joined the circle at [Hainault]_111-hainault . Three months had elapsed since the terrible event , and [she]_2724-she felt , irrespective of other considerations , [her]_2724-she position hardly justified [her]_2724-she , notwithstanding all the indulgent kindness of [the family]_{891-the family} , in continuing a course of life which [she]_2724-she was conscious to [them]_{891-the family} was sometimes an inconvenience and always a disappointment . It was impossible to deny that [she]_2724-she was interested and amused by the world which [she]_2724-she now witnessed — so energetic , so restless , so various ; so full of urgent and pressing life ; never thinking of the past and quite heedless of the future , but worshipping an almighty present that sometimes seemed to roll on like the car of [Juggernaut]_{487-juggernaut} . [She]_2724-she was much diverted by [the gentlemen of [the Stock Exchange]_{2631-the stock exchange}]_{2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange} , so acute , so audacious , and differing so much from [the merchants]_{2732-the merchants} in the style even of [their]_{2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange} dress , and in the ease , perhaps the too great facility , of [their]_{2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange} bearing . [They]_{2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange} called [each other]_{916-each other} by [their]_{2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange} Christian names , and there were allusions to practical jokes which intimated a life something between [a public school]_{6788-a public school} and [a garrison]_{2735-a garrison} . On more solemn days there were [diplomatists]_{2736-diplomatists} and [men in political office]_{2737-men in political office} ; sometimes [great musical artists]_{2738-great musical artists} , and occasionally [a French actor]_{2739-a french actor} . But the dinners were always the same ; dishes worthy of the great days of the Bourbons , and wines of rarity and price , which could not ruin [Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , for in many instances [the vineyards]_{2740-the vineyards} belonged to [himself]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} . One morning at breakfast , when [he]_2741-he rarely encountered [them]_{2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange} , but it was a holiday in [the City]_{6868-the city} , [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} said , “ There are [a few gentlemen]_{7471-a few gentlemen} coming to dine here to - day whom [you]_7472-you know , with one exception . [He]_7473-he is [a young man]_{6833-a young man} , [a very nice young fellow]_{7475-a very nice young fellow} . [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} have seen a good deal of [him]_7473-he of late on business in [the City]_{6868-the city} , and have taken a fancy to [him]_7473-he . [He]_7473-he is [a foreigner]_{7353-a foreigner} , but [he]_7473-he was partly educated in [this country]_{6657-this country} and speaks English as well as any of [us]_7479-us . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} “ Then [I]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} suppose [he]_7473-he is not [a Frenchman]_{7480-a frenchman} , ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} said [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , “ for [they]_7481-they never speak English . ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} “ [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} shall not say what [he]_7473-he is . [You]_7472-you must all find out ; [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} dare say [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} will discover [him]_7473-he ; but , remember , [you]_7472-you must all of [you]_7472-you pay [him]_7473-he great attention , for [he]_7473-he is not [a common person]_{7482-a common person} , [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} can assure [you]_7472-you . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} “ [You]_2743-you are mysterious , [Adrian]_471-adrian , ”_{[1261-his wife]} said [[his]_2743-you wife]_{1261-his wife} , “ and quite pique [our]_7472-you curiosity . ”_{[1261-his wife]} “ Well , [I]_{2745-the banker} wish [somebody]_{7483-somebody} would pique [mine]_{2745-the banker} , ”_{[2745-the banker]} said [the banker]_{2745-the banker} . “ These holidays in [the City]_{6868-the city} are terrible things . [I]_{2745-the banker} think [I]_{2745-the banker} will go after breakfast and look at [the new house]_{7485-the new house} , and [I]_{2745-the banker} dare say [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} will be kind enough to be [[my]_{2745-the banker} companion]_{7486-my companion} . ”_{[2745-the banker]} [Several of [the visitors]_{2747-the visitors} , fortunately for [the banker whose time hung rather heavily on [his]_{2748-the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands} hands]_{2748-the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands}]_{2746-several of the visitors , fortunately for the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands} , arrived an hour or so before dinner , that [they]_{2746-several of the visitors , fortunately for the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands} might air [themselves]_{2746-several of the visitors , fortunately for the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands} in [the famous gardens]_{2749-the famous gardens} and see some of the new plants . But [the guest whom [he]_{2748-the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands} most wished to greet]_{2750-the guest whom he most wished to greet} , and whom [the ladies were most curious to welcome]_{2751-the ladies were most curious to welcome} , did not arrive . [They]_{2746-several of the visitors , fortunately for the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands} had all entered [the house]_{929-the house} and the critical moment was at hand , when , just as dinner was about to be announced , [the servants]_{1359-the servants} ushered in [a young man of distinguished appearance]_{2754-a young man of distinguished appearance} , and [the banker]_{2745-the banker} exclaimed , “ [You]_2756-you have arrived just in time to take [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} in to dinner , ”_{[2745-the banker]} and [he]_{2745-the banker} presented to [her]_2756-you — [COLONEL ALBERT]_466-myra . [The ladies]_{930-the ladies} were much interested by [Colonel Albert]_466-myra . [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} exercised on [him]_{2754-a young man of distinguished appearance} all the unrivalled arts by which [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} so unmistakably discovered character . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} threw on [him]_{2754-a young man of distinguished appearance} [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} brown velvet eyes with a subdued yet piercing beam , which would penetrate [his]_{2754-a young man of distinguished appearance} most secret and even undeveloped intelligence . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} asked questions in a hushed mystical voice , and as [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} was rather silent and somewhat short in [his]_{2462-the colonel} replies , though ever expressed in a voice of sensibility and with refined deference of manner , [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} opened [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} own peculiar views on a variety of subjects of august interest , such as education , high art , the influence of [women]_900-women in society , the formation of character , and the distribution of wealth , on all of which [this highly gifted lady]_{2760-this highly gifted lady} was always in the habit of informing [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} audience]_{2761-her audience} , by way of accompaniment , that [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was conscious that the views [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} entertained were peculiar . The views of [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} were peculiar , and therefore not always , or even easily , comprehended . That indeed [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} felt was rather [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} fate in life , but a superior intelligence like [hers]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} has a degree of sublimated self - respect which defies destiny . When [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was alone with [the ladies]_{930-the ladies} , the bulletin of [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was not so copious as had been expected . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} announced that [Colonel Albert]_466-myra was sentimental , and [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} suspected [a poet]_{2763-a poet} . But for the rest [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had discovered nothing , not even [his]_{2763-a poet} nationality . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had tried [him]_{2763-a poet} both in French and German , but [he]_{2763-a poet} persisted in talking English , although [he]_{2763-a poet} spoke of [himself]_{2763-a poet} as [a foreigner]_{7353-a foreigner} . After dinner [he]_{2763-a poet} conversed chiefly with [the men]_{2765-the men} , particularly with [the Governor of [the Bank]_{2767-the bank}]_{2766-the governor of the bank} , who seemed to interest [him]_{2763-a poet} much , and [a director of one of [the dock companies]_{2769-the dock companies}]_{2768-a director of one of the dock companies} , who offered to show [him]_{2763-a poet} over [their]_2770-their establishment , an offer which [Colonel Albert]_466-myra eagerly accepted . Then , as if [he]_{2763-a poet} remembered that homage was due at such a moment to the fairer sex , [he]_{2763-a poet} went and seated [himself]_{2763-a poet} by [Adriana]_481-adriana , and was playful and agreeable , though when [she]_481-adriana was cross - examined afterwards by [[her]_481-adriana friends]_{2771-her friends} as to the character of [his]_{2763-a poet} conversation , [she]_481-adriana really could not recall anything particular except that [he]_{2763-a poet} was fond of horses , and said that [he]_{2763-a poet} should like very much to take a ride with [her]_481-adriana . Just before [he]_{2763-a poet} took [his]_{2763-a poet} departure , [Colonel Albert]_466-myra addressed [Myra]_466-myra , and in a rather strange manner . [He]_{2763-a poet} said , “ [I]_{2763-a poet} have been puzzling [myself]_{2763-a poet} all dinner , but [I]_{2763-a poet} can not help feeling that [we]_7487-we have met before . ”_{[2763-a poet]} [Myra]_466-myra shook [her]_466-myra head and said , “ [I]_466-myra think that is impossible . ”_[466-myra] “ Well , ”_{[2462-the colonel]} said [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} with a look a little perplexed and not altogether satisfied , “ [I]_{2763-a poet} suppose then it was a dream . May dreams so delightful , ”_{[2763-a poet]} and [he]_{2763-a poet} bowed , “ never be wanting ! ”_{[2763-a poet]} “ So [you]_481-adriana think [he]_{2763-a poet} is [a poet]_{2763-a poet} , [Emily]_484-emily , ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} when [they]_2773-they had all gone . “ [We]_7487-we have got a good many of [his]_{2763-a poet} papers in [Bishopsgate Street]_{106-bishopsgate street} , but [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} have not met with any verses in them yet . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} The visit of [Colonel Albert]_466-myra was soon repeated , and [he]_{2763-a poet} became [a rather frequent guest at [Hainault]_111-hainault]_{2774-a rather frequent guest at hainault} . It was evident that [he]_{2763-a poet} was a favourite with [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “ [He]_{2763-a poet} knows [very few people]_{2674-very few people} , ”_{[2763-a poet]} [he]_{2763-a poet} would say , “ and [I]_{2763-a poet} wish [him]_{2763-a poet} to make [some friends]_{7490-some friends} . [Poor young fellow]_{7491-poor young fellow} : [he]_{2763-a poet} has had rather a hard life of it , and seen some service for [such a youth]_{7492-such a youth} . [He]_{2763-a poet} is [a perfect gentleman]_{7493-a perfect gentleman} , and if [he]_{2763-a poet} be [a poet]_{2763-a poet} , [Emily]_484-emily , that is all in [your]_484-emily way . [You]_484-emily like [literary people]_{7495-literary people} , and are always begging that [I]_{2763-a poet} should ask [them]_{7495-literary people} . Well , next Saturday [you]_484-emily will have a sort of a lion — one of [the principal writers in ‘ [Scaramouch]_{439-scaramouch}]_{7496-the principal writers in ‘ scaramouch} . ’ [He]_{2763-a poet} is going to [Paris]_43-paris as [the foreign correspondent of the ‘ Chuck - Farthing]_{7497-the foreign correspondent of the ‘ chuck - farthing} , ’ with a thousand a year , and [one of [[my]_{2763-a poet} friends]_{6710-my friends} in [the Stock Exchange]_{2631-the stock exchange} , who is [[his]_{2763-a poet} great ally]_{7501-his great ally}]_{7498-one of my friends in the stock exchange , who is his great ally} , asked [me]_{2763-a poet} to give [him]_{2763-a poet} some letters . So [he]_{2763-a poet} came to [Bishopsgate Street]_{106-bishopsgate street} — [they]_7502-they all come to [Bishopsgate Street]_{106-bishopsgate street} — and [I]_{2763-a poet} asked [him]_{2763-a poet} to dine here on Saturday . By the by , [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} , ask [[your]_{482-miss ferrars} brother]_{7296-your brother} to come on the same day and stay with [us]_7504-us till Monday . [I]_{2763-a poet} will take [him]_{2763-a poet} up to [town]_6995-town with [me]_{2763-a poet} quite in time for [[his]_{2763-a poet} office]_{6810-his office} . ”_{[2763-a poet]} This was the first time that [Endymion]_425-endymion had remained at [Hainault]_111-hainault . [He]_425-endymion looked forward to the visit with anticipation of great pleasure . [Hainault]_111-hainault , and [all the people there]_{2775-all the people there} , and everything about it , delighted [him]_425-endymion , and most of all the happiness of [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} and the consideration , and generosity , and delicate affection with which [she]_{1096-his sister} was treated . One morning , to [his]_425-endymion astonishment , [Myra]_466-myra had insisted upon [his]_425-endymion accepting from [her]_466-myra no inconsiderable sum of money . “ It is no part of [my]_466-myra salary , ”_[466-myra] [she]_466-myra said , when [he]_425-endymion talked of [her]_466-myra necessities . “ [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} said [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} gave it to [me]_466-myra for outfit and to buy gloves . But being in mourning [I]_466-myra want to buy nothing , and [you]_7507-you , [dear darling]_{6910-dear darling} , must have many wants . Besides , [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} has made [me]_466-myra so many presents that [I]_466-myra really do not think that [I]_466-myra shall ever want to buy anything again . ”_[466-myra] It was rather a grand party at [Hainault]_111-hainault , such as [Endymion]_425-endymion had little experience of . There was [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister} and [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} , not only [an ambassador]_{733-an ambassador} , but [an ambassadress who had been asked to meet [them]_2781-them]_{2780-an ambassadress who had been asked to meet them} , [a nephew [Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel}]_{2782-a nephew neuchatel} , [the M.P.]_{2783-the m.p.} with [a pretty young wife]_{2784-a pretty young wife} , and [several apparently single gentlemen of note and position]_{2785-several apparently single gentlemen of note and position} . [Endymion]_425-endymion was nervous when [he]_425-endymion entered , and more so because [Myra]_466-myra was not in [the room]_{943-the room} . But [his]_425-endymion trepidation was absorbed in [his]_425-endymion amazement when in the distance [he]_425-endymion observed [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , with a very stiff white cravat , and [his]_{428-st. barbe} hair brushed into unnatural order , and [his]_{428-st. barbe} whole demeanour forming a singular contrast to the rollicking cynicisms of [Joe]_430-joe ’s and [the office]_{1917-the office} . [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} presented [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} to [the lady of [the mansion]_{1463-the mansion}]_{2788-the lady of the mansion} . “ [Here]_1520-here is one of [our]_7510-our greatest wits , ”_{[2745-the banker]} said [the banker]_{2745-the banker} , “ and [he]_{428-st. barbe} is going to [Paris]_43-paris , which is [the capital of wits]_{7511-the capital of wits} . ”_{[2745-the banker]} The critical moment prevented prolonged conversation , but [the lady of the mansion]_{2788-the lady of the mansion} did contrive to convey to [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} [her]_{2788-the lady of the mansion} admiring familiarity with some of [his]_{428-st. barbe} effusions , and threw out a phrase which proved how finely [she]_{2788-the lady of the mansion} could distinguish between wit and humour . [Endymion]_425-endymion at dinner sate between two M.P.‘s , whom [his]_425-endymion experience at [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} allowed [him]_425-endymion to recognise . As [he]_425-endymion was [a young man whom neither of [them]_2794-them knew]_{2793-a young man whom neither of them knew} , [neither of [them]_2794-them]_{2317-neither of them} addressed [him]_425-endymion , but with delicate breeding carried on an active conversation across [him]_425-endymion , as if in fact [he]_425-endymion were not present . As [Endymion]_425-endymion had very little vanity , this did not at all annoy [him]_425-endymion . On the contrary , [he]_425-endymion was amused , for [they]_2794-them spoke of matters with which [he]_425-endymion was not unacquainted , though [he]_425-endymion looked as if [he]_425-endymion knew or heard nothing . [Their]_2794-them conversation was what is called “ [shop]_7512-shop : ”_[2794-them] all about [the House]_{929-the house} and [office]_6714-office ; criticisms on [speakers]_{2798-speakers} , speculations as to preferment , what Government would do about this , and how well [Government]_{2799-government} got out of that . [Endymion]_425-endymion was amused by seeing [Myra]_466-myra , who was remote from [him]_425-endymion , sitting by [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , who , warmed by the banquet , was evidently holding forth without the slightest conception that [[his]_{428-st. barbe} neighbour whom [he]_{428-st. barbe} addressed]_{2800-his neighbour whom he addressed} had long become familiar with [his]_{428-st. barbe} characteristics . After dinner [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} pounced upon [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ Only think of [our]_2794-them meeting here ! ”_{[428-st. barbe]} [he]_{428-st. barbe} said . “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} wonder why [they]_2794-them asked [you]_425-endymion . [You]_425-endymion are not going to [Paris]_43-paris , and [you]_425-endymion are [not a wit]_{7513-not a wit} . What [a family]_{1860-a family} this is ! ”_{[428-st. barbe]} [he]_{428-st. barbe} said ; “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} had no idea of wealth before ! Did [you]_425-endymion observe the silver plate ? [I]_{428-st. barbe} could not hold mine with one hand , it was so heavy . [I]_{428-st. barbe} do not suppose there are such plates in [the world]_{6658-the world} . It gives [one]_6769-one an idea of the galleons and [Anson]_488-anson ’s plunder . But [they]_2794-them deserve [their]_2794-them wealth , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} [he]_{428-st. barbe} added , “ [nobody]_2478-nobody grudges it to [them]_2794-them . [I]_{428-st. barbe} declare when [I]_{428-st. barbe} was eating that truffle , [I]_{428-st. barbe} felt a glow about [my]_{428-st. barbe} heart that , if it were not indigestion , [I]_{428-st. barbe} think must have been gratitude ; though that is an article [I]_{428-st. barbe} had not believed in . [He]_{428-st. barbe} is [a wonderful man]_{7518-a wonderful man} , that Neuchatel . If [I]_{428-st. barbe} had only known [him]_{428-st. barbe} a year ago ! [I]_{428-st. barbe} would have dedicated [my]_{428-st. barbe} novel to [him]_{428-st. barbe} . [He]_{428-st. barbe} is a sort of man who would have given [you]_7519-you a cheque immediately . [He]_{428-st. barbe} would not have read it , to be sure , but what of that ? If [you]_7519-you had dedicated it to [a lord]_{7520-a lord} , the most [he]_{428-st. barbe} would have done would have been to ask [you]_7519-you to dinner , and then perhaps cut up [your]_7519-you work in one of the Quality reviews , and taken money for doing it out of [our]_7521-we pockets ! Oh ! it ’s too horrid ! There are [some topsawyers here]_{7522-some topsawyers here} to - day , [Ferrars]_425-endymion ! It would make [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} ’ mouth water to be [here]_1520-here . [We]_7521-we should have had it in the papers , and [he]_{429-seymour hicks} would have left [us]_7521-we out of the list , and called [us]_7521-we , etc . Now [I]_{428-st. barbe} dare say that [ambassador]_{7524-ambassador} has been blundering all [his]_{7524-ambassador} life , and yet there is something in that star and ribbon ; [I]_{428-st. barbe} do not know how [you]_7519-you feel , but [I]_{428-st. barbe} could almost go down on [my]_{428-st. barbe} knees to [him]_{7524-ambassador} . And there is [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister} ; well , [we]_7521-we know what [he]_{1067-a cabinet minister} is ; [I]_{428-st. barbe} have been squibbing [him]_{1067-a cabinet minister} for these two years , and now that [I]_{428-st. barbe} meet [him]_{1067-a cabinet minister} [I]_{428-st. barbe} feel like [a snob]_{7526-a snob} . Oh ! there is an immense deal of superstition left in [the world]_{6658-the world} . [I]_{428-st. barbe} am glad [they]_7528-they are going to [the ladies]_{930-the ladies} . [I]_{428-st. barbe} am to be honoured by some conversation with [the mistress of [the house]_{929-the house}]_{7530-the mistress of the house} . [She]_{7530-the mistress of the house} seems [a first - rate woman]_{7532-a first - rate woman} , familiar with the glorious pages of a certain classic work , and [my]_{428-st. barbe} humble effusions . [She]_{7530-the mistress of the house} praised one [she]_{7530-the mistress of the house} thought [I]_{428-st. barbe} wrote , but between [ourselves]_{7533-ourselves} it was written by [that fellow [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} , who imitates [me]_{428-st. barbe}]_{7534-that fellow seymour hicks , who imitates me} ; but [I]_{428-st. barbe} would not put [her]_{7530-the mistress of the house} right , as dinner might have been announced every moment . But [she]_{7530-the mistress of the house} is [a great woman]_{7202-a great woman} , [sir,—wonderful eyes]_{7536-sir,—wonderful eyes} ! [They]_7528-they are [all great women]_{7537-all great women} [here]_1520-here . [I]_{428-st. barbe} sat next to one of [the daughters]_{7539-the daughters} , or [daughters - in - law]_{7540-daughters - in - law} , or [nieces]_7541-nieces , [I]_{428-st. barbe} suppose . By Jove ! it was tierce and quart . If [you]_7542-you had been [there]_890-there , [you]_7542-you would have been run through in a moment . [I]_{428-st. barbe} had to show [my]_{428-st. barbe} art . Now [they]_7528-they are rising . [I]_{428-st. barbe} should not be surprised if [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} were to present [me]_{428-st. barbe} to [some of [the grandees]_{7545-the grandees}]_{7544-some of the grandees} . [I]_{428-st. barbe} believe [them]_{7544-some of the grandees} to be [all impostors]_{7546-all impostors} , but still it is pleasant to talk to [a man with a star]_{7547-a man with a star} . “_{[428-st. barbe]} ‘ [Ye]_2801-ye stars , which are the poetry of heaven , ’ “ [Byron]_{454-lord byron} wrote ; a silly line ; [he]_{454-lord byron} should have written , “_[2801-ye] ‘ [Ye]_2801-ye stars , which are the poetry of dress . ’ ” [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} was not disappointed in [his]_{428-st. barbe} hopes . It was an evening of glorious success for [him]_{428-st. barbe} . [He]_{428-st. barbe} had even the honour of sitting for a time by the side of [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , and being full of good claret , [he]_{428-st. barbe} , as [he]_{428-st. barbe} phrased it , showed [his]_{428-st. barbe} paces ; that is to say , delivered [himself]_{428-st. barbe} of some sarcastic paradoxes duly blended with fulsome flattery . Later in the evening , [he]_{428-st. barbe} contrived to be presented both to [the ambassador]_{742-the ambassador} and [the cabinet minister]_{7549-the cabinet minister} , and treated [them]_{7544-some of the grandees} as if [they]_{7544-some of the grandees} were [demigods]_{7550-demigods} ; listened to [them]_{7544-some of the grandees} as if with an admiration which [he]_{428-st. barbe} vainly endeavoured to repress ; never spoke except to enforce and illustrate the views which [they]_{7544-some of the grandees} had condescended to intimate ; successfully conveyed to [[his]_{428-st. barbe} excellency]_{7551-his excellency} that [he]_{428-st. barbe} was conversing with [an enthusiast for [his]_{428-st. barbe} exalted profession]_{7552-an enthusiast for his exalted profession} ; and to [the minister]_{775-the minister} that [he]_{428-st. barbe} had met [an ardent sympathiser with [his]_{428-st. barbe} noble career]_{7554-an ardent sympathiser with his noble career} . [The ambassador]_{742-the ambassador} was not dissatisfied with the impression [he]_{428-st. barbe} had made on one of [the foreign correspondents of the “_[2801-ye] Chuck - Farthing]_{7556-the foreign correspondents of the “ chuck - farthing} , ” and [the minister]_{775-the minister} flattered [himself]_{775-the minister} that both the literary and the graphic representations of [himself]_{775-the minister} in “_[2801-ye] Scaramouch ” might possibly for the future be mitigated . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have done business to - night , ” said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} to [Endymion]_425-endymion , towards the close of the evening . “_[0-i] [You]_2802-you did not know [I]_0-i had left [the old shop]_{2803-the old shop} ? [I]_0-i kept it close . [I]_0-i could stand it no longer . [One]_6769-one has energies , [sir]_6912-sir , though not recognised — at least not recognised much , ” [he]_0-i added thoughtfully . “_[6769-one] But who knows what may happen ? The age of mediocrity is not eternal . [You]_2802-you see this thing offered , and [I]_0-i saw an opening . It has come already . [You]_2802-you saw [the big - wigs]_{6916-the big - wigs} all talking to [me]_0-i ? [I]_0-i shall go to [Paris]_43-paris now with some eclat . [I]_0-i shall invent a new profession ; [the literary diplomatist]_{2807-the literary diplomatist} . [The bore]_{2808-the bore} is , [I]_0-i know nothing about foreign politics . [My]_0-i line has been the other way . Never mind ; [I]_0-i will read the ‘ Debats ’ and the ‘ Revue des Deux Mondes , ’ and make out something . Foreign affairs are all the future , and [my]_0-i views may be as right as [anybody else]_{2809-anybody else} ’s ; probably more correct , not so conventional . What [a fool]_{2810-a fool} [I]_0-i was , [Ferrars]_425-endymion ! [I]_0-i was asked to remain [here]_1520-here to - night and refused ! The truth is , [I]_0-i could not stand [those powdered gentlemen]_{2812-those powdered gentlemen} , and [I]_0-i should have been under [their]_{2812-those powdered gentlemen} care . [They]_{2812-those powdered gentlemen} seem so haughty and supercilious . And yet [I]_0-i was wrong . [I]_0-i spoke to [one of [them]_{2812-those powdered gentlemen}]_{932-one of them} very rudely just now , when [he]_{932-one of them} was handing coffee , to show [I]_0-i was not afraid , and [he]_{932-one of them} answered [me]_0-i like a seraph . [I]_0-i felt remorse . ” “_{[932-one of them]} Well , [I]_0-i have made the acquaintance of [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , ” said [Myra]_466-myra to [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_{[932-one of them]} Strange as [he]_{932-one of them} is , [he]_{932-one of them} seemed quite familiar to [me]_0-i , and [he]_{932-one of them} was so full of [himself]_{932-one of them} that [he]_{932-one of them} never found [me]_0-i out . [I]_0-i hope some day to know [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} and [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . Those [I]_0-i look upon as [[your]_2814-your chief friends]_{2815-your chief friends} . ” On the following afternoon , [Adriana]_481-adriana , [Myra]_466-myra , and [Endymion]_425-endymion took a long walk together in [the forest]_{7409-the forest} . [The green glades in [the autumnal woods]_{7560-the autumnal woods}]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} were inviting , and sometimes [they]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} stood before the vast form of some doddered oak . The air was fresh and the sun was bright . [Adriana]_481-adriana was always gay and happy in the company of [[her]_481-adriana adored]_{7561-her adored} [Myra]_466-myra , and [her]_481-adriana happiness and [her]_481-adriana gaiety were not diminished by the presence of [[Myra]_466-myra ’s brother]_{7562-myra ’s brother} . So it was a lively and pleasant walk . At the end of [a long glade]_{7563-a long glade} [they]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} observed [a horseman]_{7564-a horseman} followed by [a groom]_{6908-a groom} approaching [them]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} . [Endymion]_425-endymion was some little way behind , gathering wild flowers for [Adriana]_481-adriana . Cantering along , [the cavalier]_{7566-the cavalier} soon reached [them]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} , and then [he]_425-endymion suddenly pulled up [his]_425-endymion horse . It was [Colonel Albert]_466-myra . “_[0-i] [You]_2816-we are walking , [ladies]_2817-ladies ? Permit [me]_0-i to join [you]_2816-we , ” and [he]_0-i was by [their]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} side . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i delight in [forests]_2818-forests and in green alleys , ” said [Colonel Albert]_466-myra . “_[0-i] [Two wandering nymphs]_{2819-two wandering nymphs} make the scene perfect . ” “_{[2819-two wandering nymphs]} [We]_2816-we are not alone , ” said [Adriana]_481-adriana , “_{[2819-two wandering nymphs]} but [[our]_2816-we guardian]_{2820-our guardian} is picking some wild flowers for [us]_2816-we , which [we]_2816-we fancied . [I]_0-i think it is time to return . [You]_2816-we are going to [Hainault]_111-hainault , [I]_0-i believe , [Colonel Albert]_466-myra , so [we]_2816-we can all walk [home]_726-home together . ” So [they]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} turned , and [Endymion]_425-endymion with [his]_425-endymion graceful offering in a moment met [them]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} . Full of [his]_425-endymion successful quest , [he]_425-endymion offered with eager triumph the flowers to [Adriana]_481-adriana , without casting a glance at [[her]_481-adriana new companion]_{7567-her new companion} . “_[466-myra] Beautiful ! ” exclaimed [Adriana]_481-adriana , and [she]_481-adriana stopped to admire and arrange [them]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} . “_[466-myra] See , [dear Myra]_466-myra , is not this lovely ? How superior to anything in [[our]_2816-we glass - houses]_{2822-our glass - houses} ! ” [Myra]_466-myra took the flower and examined it . [Colonel Albert]_466-myra , who was silent , was watching all this time [Endymion]_425-endymion with intentness , who now looked up and encountered the gaze of [the new comer]_{7568-the new comer} . [Their]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} eyes met , [their]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} countenances were agitated , [they]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} seemed perplexed , and then it seemed that at the same time [both]_1664-both extended [their]_{7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods} hands . “_[466-myra] It is a long time since [we]_2816-we met , ” said [Colonel Albert]_466-myra , and [he]_0-i retained the hand of [Endymion]_425-endymion with affection . But [Endymion]_425-endymion , who was apparently much moved , said nothing , or rather only murmured an echo to the remarks of [[his]_425-endymion new friend]_{7570-his new friend} . And then [they]_2816-we all walked on , but [Myra]_466-myra fell a little back and made a signal to [Endymion]_425-endymion to join [her]_466-myra . “_[466-myra] [You]_2823-you never told [me]_0-i , [darling]_7074-darling , that [you]_2823-you knew [Colonel Albert]_466-myra . ” “_[466-myra] [Colonel Albert]_466-myra ! ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion , looking amazed , and then [he]_425-endymion added , “_[466-myra] Who is [Colonel Albert]_466-myra ? ” “_{[1654-that gentleman]} [That gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} before [us]_2826-us , ” said [Myra]_466-myra . “_{[1654-that gentleman]} That is [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Otranto]_120-otranto , whose fag [I]_0-i was at [Eton]_25-eton . ” “_{[2827-the count of]} [The Count of Otranto]_{2828-the count of otranto} ! ” [Colonel Albert]_466-myra from this day became an object of increased and deeper interest to [Myra]_466-myra . [His]_425-endymion appearance and manners had always been attractive , and the mystery connected with [him]_425-endymion was not calculated to diminish curiosity in [his]_425-endymion conduct or fate . But when [she]_466-myra discovered that [he]_425-endymion was [the unseen hero of [her]_466-myra childhood]_{7571-the unseen hero of her childhood} , [the being who had been kind to [her]_466-myra [Endymion]_425-endymion in what [she]_466-myra had ever considered the severest trial of [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} ’s life]_{7572-the being who had been kind to her endymion in what she had ever considered the severest trial of her brother ’s life} , had been [[his]_425-endymion protector]_{7574-his protector} from [those who would have oppressed [him]_425-endymion , and had cherished [him]_425-endymion in the desolate hour of [his]_425-endymion delicate and tender boyhood]_{7575-those who would have oppressed him , and had cherished him in the desolate hour of his delicate and tender boyhood} , [her]_466-myra heart was disturbed . How often had [they]_7576-they talked together of [the Count of Otranto]_{2828-the count of otranto} , and how often had [they]_7576-they wondered who [he]_{2828-the count of otranto} was ! [His]_{2828-the count of otranto} memory had been a delightful mystery to [them]_7576-they in [their]_7576-they Berkshire solitude , and [Myra]_466-myra recalled with a secret smile the numberless and ingenious inquiries by which [she]_466-myra had endeavoured to elicit from [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} some clue as to [[his]_425-endymion friend]_{719-his friend} , or to discover some detail which might guide [her]_466-myra to a conclusion . [Endymion]_425-endymion had known nothing , and was clear always that [the Count of Otranto]_{2828-the count of otranto} must have been , and was , [an English boy]_{7581-an english boy} . And now [the Count of Otranto]_{2828-the count of otranto} called [himself]_{2828-the count of otranto} [Colonel Albert]_466-myra , and though [he]_{2828-the count of otranto} persisted in speaking English , had admitted to [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} that [he]_{2828-the count of otranto} was [a foreigner]_{7353-a foreigner} . Who was [he]_{2828-the count of otranto} ? [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} resolved , when [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had an opportunity , to speak to [the great banker on the subject]_{7584-the great banker on the subject} . “_{[2828-the count of otranto]} Do [you]_2829-you know , [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , ” [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} said , “_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} that [Endymion]_425-endymion , [[my]_0-i brother]_{2830-my brother} , was at school with [Colonel Albert]_466-myra ? ” “_[466-myra] Ah , ah ! ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_[466-myra] But when [he]_425-endymion was at [school]_6723-school [he]_425-endymion had another name , ” said [Myra]_466-myra . “_{[425-endymion]} Oh , oh ! ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_{[425-endymion]} [He]_425-endymion was then called [the Count of Otranto]_{2828-the count of otranto} . ” “_{[2828-the count of otranto]} That is a very pretty name , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_{[2828-the count of otranto]} But why did [he]_425-endymion change it ? ” asked [Myra]_466-myra . “_{[425-endymion]} [The great world]_{996-the great world} often change [their]_{996-the great world} names , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_{[425-endymion]} It is only [poor City men like [myself]_0-i who are always called [Mr.]_2835-mr. , and bear the same name as [[their]_{2834-poor city men like myself who are always called mr. , and bear the same name as their fathers} fathers]_{2836-their fathers}]_{2834-poor city men like myself who are always called mr. , and bear the same name as their fathers} . ” “_[2835-mr.] But when [a person]_{2195-a person} is called [a count]_{2838-a count} when [he]_{2195-a person} is [a boy]_{789-a boy} , [he]_{2195-a person} is seldom called only [a colonel]_{2840-a colonel} when [he]_{2195-a person} is [a man]_{807-a man} , ” said [Myra]_466-myra . “_{[2195-a person]} There is a great mystery in all this . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should not be surprised , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “_[0-i] if [he]_{2195-a person} were to change [his]_{2195-a person} name again before this time year . ” “_{[2195-a person]} Why ? ” asked [Myra]_466-myra . “_{[2195-a person]} Well , when [I]_0-i have read all [his]_{2195-a person} papers in [Bishopsgate Street]_{106-bishopsgate street} , perhaps [I]_0-i shall be able to tell [you]_2842-you , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , and [Myra]_466-myra felt that [she]_466-myra could pursue the theme no further . [She]_466-myra expected that [Endymion]_425-endymion would in time be able to obtain this information , but it was not so . In [their]_7585-their first private conversation after [their]_7585-their meeting in [the forest]_{7409-the forest} , [Endymion]_425-endymion had informed [Colonel Albert]_466-myra that , though [they]_7585-their had met now for the first time since [his]_{2195-a person} return , [they]_7585-their had been for some time lodgers in [London]_10-london under the same roof . [Colonel Albert]_466-myra smiled when [Endymion]_425-endymion told [him]_0-i this ; then falling into thought , [he]_0-i said ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [we]_2843-we may often meet , but for the moment it may be as well that the past should be known only to [ourselves]_2843-we . [I]_0-i wish [my]_0-i life for the present to be as private as [I]_0-i can arrange it . There is no reason why [we]_2843-we should not be sometimes together — that is , when [you]_2844-you have leisure . [I]_0-i had the pleasure of making [your]_2844-you acquaintance at [[my]_0-i banker]_{7355-my banker} ’s . ” Parliament had been dissolved through the demise of the crown in the summer of this year ( 1837 ) , and [London]_10-london society had been prematurely broken up . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} had left [town]_6995-town early in July to secure [his]_{442-waldershare} election , in which [he]_{442-waldershare} was successful , with no intention of settling again in [[his]_{442-waldershare} old haunts]_{7588-his old haunts} till the meeting of [the new House of Commons]_{7589-the new house of commons} , which was to be in November . [The Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} were away at [some Kentish watering - place]_{7590-some kentish watering - place} during August and September , exhibiting to an admiring world [their]_{405-the rodneys} exquisitely made dresses , and enjoying [themselves]_{405-the rodneys} amazingly at balls and assemblies at [the public rooms]_{7591-the public rooms} . The resources of [private society]_{7592-private society} also were not closed to [them]_{405-the rodneys} . [Mr.]_7593-mr. and [Mrs. Gamme]_{446-mrs. gamme} were also [there]_890-there and gave immense dinners , and [the airy Mrs. Hooghley]_{450-mrs. hooghley} , who laughed a little at [the Gammes]_{489-the gammes} ’ substantial gatherings and [herself]_{450-mrs. hooghley} improvised charming pic - nics . So there was really little embarrassment in the social relations between [Colonel Albert]_466-myra and [Endymion]_425-endymion . [They]_{405-the rodneys} resolved [themselves]_{405-the rodneys} chiefly into arranging joint expeditions to [Hainault]_111-hainault . [Endymion]_425-endymion had a perpetual invitation [there]_890-there , and it seemed that the transactions between [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} and [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} required much conference , for [the banker]_{2745-the banker} always expected [him]_{2462-the colonel} , although it was well known that [they]_{405-the rodneys} met not unfrequently in [Bishopsgate Street]_{106-bishopsgate street} in the course of the week . [Colonel Albert]_466-myra and [Endymion]_425-endymion always stayed at [Hainault]_111-hainault from Saturday till Monday . It delighted [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} to mount [Endymion]_425-endymion on one of [his]_{2462-the colonel} choice steeds , and [his]_{2462-the colonel} former fag enjoyed all this amazingly . [Colonel Albert]_466-myra became domiciled at [Hainault]_111-hainault . [The rooms which were occupied by [him]_{2462-the colonel} when there were always reserved for [him]_{2462-the colonel}]_{7599-the rooms which were occupied by him when there were always reserved for him} . [He]_{2462-the colonel} had a general invitation , and might leave [his]_{2462-the colonel} luggage and books and papers behind [him]_{2462-the colonel} . It was evident that [the family]_{891-the family} pleased [him]_{2462-the colonel} . Between [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} and [himself]_{469-mr. neuchatel} there were obviously affairs of great interest ; but it was equally clear that [he]_{2462-the colonel} liked [the female members of [the family]_{891-the family}]_{7601-the female members of the family} — [all of [them]_{7601-the female members of the family}]_{7603-all of them} ; and [all]_1288-all liked [him]_{2462-the colonel} . And yet it can not be said that [he]_{2462-the colonel} was entertaining , but there are [some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers]_{7605-some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers} . And when [he]_{2462-the colonel} did speak [he]_{2462-the colonel} always said the right thing . [His]_{2462-the colonel} manners were tender and gentle ; [he]_{2462-the colonel} had an unobtrusive sympathy with all [they]_{7605-some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers} said or did , except , indeed , and that was not rarely , when [he]_{2462-the colonel} was lost in profound abstraction . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i delight in [[your]_0-i friend]_{7039-your friend} [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} , [Adrian]_471-adrian , ” said [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , “_{[2462-the colonel]} but [I]_0-i must say [he]_{2462-the colonel} is very absent . ” “_{[2462-the colonel]} [He]_{2462-the colonel} has a good deal to think about , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_{[2462-the colonel]} [I]_0-i wonder what it can be , ” thought [Myra]_466-myra . “_{[2462-the colonel]} [He]_{2462-the colonel} has a claim to [a great estate]_{2848-a great estate} , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “_{[2462-the colonel]} and [he]_{2462-the colonel} has to think of the best mode of establishing it ; and [he]_{2462-the colonel} has been deprived of great honours , and [he]_{2462-the colonel} believes unjustly , and [he]_{2462-the colonel} wishes to regain them . ” “_{[2462-the colonel]} No wonder , then , [he]_{2462-the colonel} is absent , ” said [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} . “_{[2462-the colonel]} If [he]_{2462-the colonel} only knew what a burthen great wealth is , [I]_0-i am sure [he]_{2462-the colonel} would not wish to possess it , and as for honours [I]_0-i never could make out why having a title or a ribbon could make any difference in [a human being]_{1743-a human being} . ” “_[0-i] Nonsense , [[my]_0-i dear]_{6649-my dear} [Emily]_484-emily , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_[0-i] Great wealth is a blessing to [a man who knows what to do with it , and as for honours]_{2851-a man who knows what to do with it , and as for honours} , they are inestimable to [the honourable]_{2852-the honourable} . ” “_[484-emily] Well , [I]_0-i ardently hope [Colonel Albert]_466-myra may succeed , ” said [Myra]_466-myra , “_[0-i] because [he]_{2462-the colonel} was so kind to [[my]_0-i brother]_{2830-my brother} at [Eton]_25-eton . [He]_{2462-the colonel} must have a good heart . ” “_{[2462-the colonel]} [They]_2854-they say [he]_{2462-the colonel} is the most unscrupulous of [living men]_{2855-living men} , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , with [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} peculiar smile . “_[2854-they] Good heavens ! ” exclaimed [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} . “_[2854-they] How terrible ! ” said [Adriana]_481-adriana . “_[2854-they] It can not be true . ” “_[2854-they] Perhaps [he]_{2462-the colonel} is the most determined , ” said [Myra]_466-myra . “_{[2462-the colonel]} Moral courage is the rarest of qualities , and often maligned . ” “_[2854-they] Well , [he]_{2462-the colonel} has got [a champion]_{2856-a champion} , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_{[2856-a champion]} [I]_0-i ardently wish [him]_{2462-the colonel} success , ” said [Myra]_466-myra , “_{[2856-a champion]} in all [his]_{2462-the colonel} undertakings . [I]_0-i only wish [I]_0-i knew what they were . ” “_{[2462-the colonel]} Has not [he]_{2462-the colonel} told [[your]_2857-you brother]_{7296-your brother} , [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} ? ” asked [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , with laughing eyes . “_{[2462-the colonel]} [He]_{2462-the colonel} never speaks of [himself]_{2462-the colonel} to [Endymion]_425-endymion , ” said [Myra]_466-myra . “_{[2462-the colonel]} [He]_{2462-the colonel} speaks a good deal of [himself]_{2462-the colonel} to [me]_0-i , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} ; “_{[2462-the colonel]} and [he]_{2462-the colonel} is going to bring [a friend here to - morrow who knows more about [his]_{2462-the colonel} affairs even than [I]_0-i do]_{2859-a friend here to - morrow who knows more about his affairs even than i do} . So [you]_2857-you will have a very good opportunity , [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} , of making [yourself]_2857-you acquainted with [them]_2860-them , particularly if [you]_2857-you sit next to [him]_{2462-the colonel} at dinner , and are very winning . ” [The friend of [Colonel Albert]_466-myra]_{7606-the friend of colonel albert} was [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} , [the baron who used to visit [him]_{2462-the colonel} in [London]_10-london at twilight in a dark brougham]_{7607-the baron who used to visit him in london at twilight in a dark brougham} . [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was greatly taken by [his]_{2462-the colonel} appearance , by the calmness of [[his]_{2462-the colonel} mien]_{1274-his mien} , [his]_{2462-the colonel} unstudied politeness , and [his]_{2462-the colonel} measured voice . [He]_{2462-the colonel} conversed with [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} entirely at dinner on German philosophy , of which [he]_{2462-the colonel} seemed [a complete master]_{7609-a complete master} , explained to [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} the different schools , and probably [the successful ones]_{7610-the successful ones} , and imparted to [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} that precise knowledge which [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} required on the subject , and which [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had otherwise been unable to obtain . It seemed , too , that [he]_{2462-the colonel} personally knew [all the famous professors]_{7611-all the famous professors} , and [he]_{2462-the colonel} intimated [their]_{7611-all the famous professors} doctrines not only with profound criticism , but described [[their]_{7611-all the famous professors} persons]_{7612-their persons} and habits with vividness and picturesque power , never , however , all this time , by any chance raising [his]_{2462-the colonel} voice , the tones of which were ever distinct and a little precise . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} Is this the first visit of [[your]_2861-your friend]_{7039-your friend} to [this country]_{6657-this country} ? ” asked [Myra of Colonel Albert]_466-myra . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} Oh no ; [he]_{7039-your friend} has been [here]_1520-here often — and everywhere , ” added [Colonel Albert]_466-myra . “_{[7039-your friend]} Everywhere ! [he]_{7039-your friend} must be [a most interesting companion]_{2865-a most interesting companion} then . ” “_{[7039-your friend]} [I]_0-i find [him]_{7039-your friend} so : [I]_0-i never knew [any one whom [I]_0-i thought equal to [him]_{7039-your friend}]_{2866-any one whom i thought equal to him} . But perhaps [I]_0-i am not [an impartial judge]_{2867-an impartial judge} , for [I]_0-i have known [him]_{7039-your friend} so long and so intimately . In fact , [I]_0-i had never been out of [his]_{7039-your friend} sight till [I]_0-i was brought over to [this country]_{6657-this country} to be placed at [Eton]_25-eton . [He]_{7039-your friend} is [the counsellor of [[our]_2870-we family]_{6743-our family}]_{2869-the counsellor of our family} , and [[we]_2870-we all of [us]_2870-we]_{2872-we all of us} have ever agreed that if [his]_{7039-your friend} advice had been always followed [we]_2870-we should never have had a calamity . ” “_{[2873-a gifted person]} Indeed , [a gifted person]_{2873-a gifted person} ! Is [he]_{7039-your friend} [a soldier]_{2874-a soldier} ? ” “_{[2874-a soldier]} No ; [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} has not followed the profession of arms . ” “_{[7039-your friend]} [He]_{7039-your friend} looks [a diplomatist]_{2875-a diplomatist} . ” “_{[2875-a diplomatist]} Well , [he]_{7039-your friend} is now nothing but [[my]_0-i friend]_{6630-my friend} , ” said [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} . “_{[7039-your friend]} [He]_{7039-your friend} might have been anything , but [he]_{7039-your friend} is [a peculiarly domestic character]_{2877-a peculiarly domestic character} , and is devoted to private life . ” “_{[7039-your friend]} [You]_0-i are fortunate in such [a friend]_{706-a friend} . ” “_[0-i] Well , [I]_0-i am glad to be fortunate in something , ” said [Colonel Albert]_466-myra . “_[0-i] And are [you]_0-i not fortunate in everything ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have not that reputation ; but [I]_0-i shall be more than fortunate if [I]_0-i have [your]_0-i kind wishes . ” “_[0-i] Those [you]_0-i have , ” said [Myra]_466-myra , rather eagerly . “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i brother]_{2830-my brother} taught [me]_0-i , even as [a child]_{2115-a child} , to wish nothing but good for [you]_0-i . [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i knew only what [I]_0-i was to wish for . ” “_[0-i] Wish that [my]_0-i plans may succeed , ” said [Colonel Albert]_466-myra , looking round to [her]_466-myra with interest . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will more than wish , ” said [Myra]_466-myra ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will believe that [they]_2881-they will succeed , because [I]_0-i think [you]_0-i have resolved to succeed . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall tell [Endymion]_425-endymion when [I]_0-i see [him]_425-endymion , ” said [Colonel Albert]_466-myra , “_[0-i] that [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} is [the only person who has read [my]_0-i character]_{2883-the only person who has read my character} . ” [Colonel Albert]_466-myra and [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} drove up in [[their]_2885-their landau]_{7614-their landau} from [Hainault]_111-hainault while [Endymion]_425-endymion was at the door in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} , returning [home]_726-home . [The colonel]_{2462-the colonel} saluted [him]_{1176-the baron} cordially , and said , “_{[1096-his sister]} [The baron]_{1176-the baron} is going to take a cup of coffee with [me]_0-i ; join [us]_2885-their . ” So [they]_2885-their went [upstairs]_{1306-upstairs} . There was a packet on the table , which seemed to catch [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} ’s eye immediately , and [he]_{2462-the colonel} at once opened it with eagerness . It contained many foreign newspapers . Without waiting for [the servant who was about to bring candles]_{7619-the servant who was about to bring candles} , [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} lighted a taper on the table with a lucifer , and then withdrew into [the adjoining chamber]_{7621-the adjoining chamber} , opening , however , with folding doors to [the principal and spacious apartment]_{7622-the principal and spacious apartment} . “_{[1176-the baron]} A foreign newspaper always interests [[our]_2885-their friend]_{7110-our friend} , ” said [the baron]_{1176-the baron} , taking [his]_{1176-the baron} coffee . “_{[1176-the baron]} Well , it must always be interesting to have news from [home]_726-home , [I]_0-i suppose , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_[0-i] [Home]_726-home ! ” said [the baron]_{1176-the baron} . “_[0-i] News is always interesting , whether it come from [home]_726-home or not . ” “_[0-i] To [public men]_{2890-public men} , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_[0-i] To [all men]_{7242-all men} if [they]_{7242-all men} be wise , ” said [the baron]_{1176-the baron} ; “_[0-i] as a general rule , [the most successful man in life]_{2892-the most successful man in life} is [the man who has the best information]_{2893-the man who has the best information} . ” “_{[2893-the man who has the best information]} But what a rare thing is success in life ! ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i often wonder whether [I]_0-i shall ever be able to step out of [the crowd]_{2894-the crowd} . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i may have success in life without stepping out of [the crowd]_{2894-the crowd} , ” said [the baron]_{1176-the baron} . “_[0-i] A sort of success , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know what [you]_0-i mean . But what [I]_0-i mean is real success in life . [I]_0-i mean , [I]_0-i should like to be [a public man]_{1944-a public man} . ” “_[0-i] Why ? ” asked [the baron]_{1176-the baron} . “_[0-i] Well , [I]_0-i should like to have power , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion , blushing . “_[0-i] [The most powerful men]_{2897-the most powerful men} are not [public men]_{2890-public men} , ” said [the baron]_{1176-the baron} . “_{[2890-public men]} [A public man]_{1944-a public man} is responsible , and [a responsible man]_{2900-a responsible man} is [a slave]_{2901-a slave} . It is private life that governs [the world]_{6658-the world} . [You]_2903-you will find this out some day . [The world]_{6658-the world} talks much of [powerful sovereigns]_{2905-powerful sovereigns} and [great ministers]_{2906-great ministers} ; and if being talked about made [one powerful]_{2907-one powerful} , [they]_{2897-the most powerful men} would be irresistible . But the fact is , the more [you]_2903-you are talked about the less powerful [you]_2903-you are . ” “_[2903-you] But surely [King Luitbrand]_{490-king luitbrand} is [a powerful monarch]_{2908-a powerful monarch} ; [they]_2909-they say [he]_{490-king luitbrand} is [the wisest of [men]_1114-men]_{2910-the wisest of men} . And [the Emperor Harold]_{2912-the emperor harold} , who has succeeded in everything . And as for [ministers]_{6766-ministers} , who is [a great man]_{7395-a great man} if it be not [Prince Wenceslaus]_{491-prince wenceslaus} ? ” “_{[490-king luitbrand]} [King Luitbrand]_{490-king luitbrand} is governed by [[his]_{490-king luitbrand} doctor]_{2915-his doctor} , who is capable of governing [Europe]_6-europe , but has no ambition that way ; [the Emperor Harold]_{492-the emperor harold} is directed by [[his]_{492-the emperor harold} mistress]_{2916-his mistress} , who is [a woman of a certain age with a vast sagacity , but who also believes in sorcery]_{2917-a woman of a certain age with a vast sagacity , but who also believes in sorcery} ; and as for [Prince Wenceslaus]_{491-prince wenceslaus} , [he]_{491-prince wenceslaus} is inspired by [an individual as obscure as [ourselves]_{2919-ourselves} , and who , for aught [I]_0-i know , may be , at this moment , like [ourselves]_{2919-ourselves} , drinking a cup of coffee in [a hired lodging]_{2920-a hired lodging}]_{2918-an individual as obscure as ourselves , and who , for aught i know , may be , at this moment , like ourselves , drinking a cup of coffee in a hired lodging} . ” “_[2921-you] What [you]_2921-you say about public life amazes [me]_0-i , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion musingly . “_[2921-you] Think over it , ” said [the baron]_{1176-the baron} . “_[2921-you] As [an Englishman]_{2922-an englishman} , [you]_{2922-an englishman} will have difficulty in avoiding public life . But at any rate do not at present be discontented that [you]_{2922-an englishman} are unknown . It is the first condition of real power . When [you]_{2922-an englishman} have succeeded in life according to [your]_{2922-an englishman} views , and [I]_0-i am inclined to believe [you]_{2922-an englishman} will so succeed , [you]_{2922-an englishman} will , some day , sigh for real power , and denounce the time when [you]_{2922-an englishman} became [a public man]_{1944-a public man} , and belonged to [any one but [yourself]_{2922-an englishman}]_{2924-any one but yourself} . But [[our]_{2919-ourselves} friend]_{7110-our friend} calls [me]_0-i . [He]_{7110-our friend} has found something startling . [I]_0-i will venture to say , if there be anything in it , it has been brought about by [some individual of whom [you]_{2922-an englishman} never heard]_{2926-some individual of whom you never heard} . ” With the assembling of parliament in [November]_121-november recommenced the sittings of [the Union Society]_{122-the union society} , of which [Endymion]_425-endymion had for some time been [a member]_{979-a member} , and of whose meetings [he]_425-endymion was [a constant and critical , though silent , attendant]_{7631-a constant and critical , though silent , attendant} . There was a debate one night on the government of dependencies , which , although all reference to existing political circumstances was rigidly prohibited , no doubt had its origin in the critical state of [one of [[our]_{2919-ourselves} most important colonies]_{7633-our most important colonies}]_{7632-one of our most important colonies} , then much embarrassing [the metropolis]_{7634-the metropolis} . The subject was one which [Endymion]_425-endymion had considered , and on which [he]_425-endymion had arrived at certain conclusions . The meeting was fully attended , and the debate had been conducted with a gravity becoming the theme . [Endymion]_425-endymion was sitting on a back bench , and with [no companion near [him]_425-endymion with whom [he]_425-endymion was acquainted]_{7635-no companion near him with whom he was acquainted} , when [he]_425-endymion rose and solicited the attention of [the president]_{7636-the president} . Another and [a well - known speaker]_{7637-a well - known speaker} had also risen , and been called , but there was a cry of “_{[2927-new member]} [new member]_{2927-new member} , ” a courteous cry , borrowed from [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} , and [Endymion]_425-endymion for the first time heard [his]_425-endymion own voice in public . [He]_425-endymion has since admitted , though [he]_425-endymion has been through many trying scenes , that it was the most nervous moment of [his]_425-endymion life . “_{[2927-new member]} After [Calais]_493-calais , ” as [a wise wit]_{7639-a wise wit} said , “_{[2927-new member]} nothing surprises ; ” and the first time [a man]_{807-a man} speaks in public , even if only at a debating society , is also the unequalled incident in its way . The indulgence of [the audience]_{7641-the audience} supported [him]_425-endymion while the mist cleared from [his]_425-endymion vision , and [his]_425-endymion palpitating heart subsided into comparative tranquillity . After a few pardonable incoherencies , [he]_425-endymion was launched into [his]_425-endymion subject , and spoke with the thoughtful fluency which knowledge alone can sustain . For knowledge is the foundation of eloquence . “_{[2927-new member]} What [a good - looking young fellow]_{2928-a good - looking young fellow} ! ” whispered [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7642-mr. bertie tremaine} to [[his]_{7642-mr. bertie tremaine} brother]_{7268-his brother} [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{7644-mr. tremaine bertie} . [The Bertie Tremaines]_{494-the bertie tremaines} were [the two greatest swells of [the Union]_{123-the union}]_{7645-the two greatest swells of the union} , and had [a party of [their]_{494-the bertie tremaines} own]_{7646-a party of their own} . “_{[2928-a good - looking young fellow]} And [he]_{2928-a good - looking young fellow} speaks well . ” “_{[2928-a good - looking young fellow]} Who is [he]_{2928-a good - looking young fellow} ? ” inquired [[Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{7647-mr. tremaine bertie} of [[their]_{494-the bertie tremaines} other neighbour]_{7649-their other neighbour}]_{7648-mr. tremaine bertie of their other neighbour} . “_{[2928-a good - looking young fellow]} [He]_{2928-a good - looking young fellow} is [a clerk in [the Treasury]_{766-the treasury}]_{2929-a clerk in the treasury} , [I]_0-i believe , or something of that sort , ” was the reply . “_{[2929-a clerk in the treasury]} [I]_0-i never saw such [a good - looking young fellow]_{2928-a good - looking young fellow} , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7650-mr. bertie tremaine} . “_{[2928-a good - looking young fellow]} [He]_{2928-a good - looking young fellow} is worth getting hold of . [I]_0-i shall ask to be introduced to [him]_{2928-a good - looking young fellow} when [we]_2932-we break up . ” Accordingly , [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7651-mr. bertie tremaine} , who was always playing at politics , and who , being two - and - twenty , was discontented [he]_{7651-mr. bertie tremaine} was not Chancellor of [the Exchequer]_{7652-the exchequer} like [Mr. Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} , whispered to [a gentleman who sate behind [him]_{7651-mr. bertie tremaine}]_{7653-a gentleman who sate behind him} , and was , in short , [the whip of [[his]_{7651-mr. bertie tremaine} section]_{7655-his section}]_{7654-the whip of his section} , and signified , as [a minister of state]_{1927-a minister of state} would , that an introduction to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion should be arranged . So when the meeting broke up , of which [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion ’ maiden speech was quite the event , and while [he]_{7650-mr. bertie tremaine} was contemplating , not without some fair self - complacency , walking [home]_726-home with [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , [Endymion]_425-endymion found [himself]_{7650-mr. bertie tremaine} encompassed by [a group of bowing forms and smiling countenances]_{7658-a group of bowing forms and smiling countenances} , and , almost before [he]_{7650-mr. bertie tremaine} was aware of it , had made the acquaintance of [the great Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7659-the great mr. bertie tremaine} , and received not only the congratulations of [that gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} , but an invitation to dine with [him]_{1654-that gentleman} on the morrow ; “_[0-i] quite sans facon . ” [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7661-mr. bertie tremaine} , who had early succeeded to [the family estate]_{7662-the family estate} , lived in [Grosvenor Street]_{124-grosvenor street} , and in becoming style . [[His]_{7661-mr. bertie tremaine} house]_{7663-his house} was furnished with luxury and some taste . [The host]_{7664-the host} received [[his]_{7661-mr. bertie tremaine} guests]_{7665-his guests} in [a library]_{2510-a library} , well stored with political history and political science , and adorned with the busts of [celebrated statesmen and of profound political sages]_{7667-celebrated statesmen and of profound political sages} . [Bentham]_495-bentham was the philosopher then affected by [young gentleman of ambition , and who wished to have credit for profundity and hard heads]_{7668-young gentleman of ambition , and who wished to have credit for profundity and hard heads} . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} had been [the proprietor of [a close borough]_{1782-a close borough} , which for several generations had returned [[his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} family]_{1426-his family} to [parliament]_{776-parliament} , [the faithful supporters of [Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} , and [Perceval]_496-perceval , and [Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool}]_{7674-the faithful supporters of pitt , and perceval , and liverpool} , and [he]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} had contemplated following the same line , though with larger and higher objects than [[his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} ancestors]_{2238-his ancestors}]_{7670-the proprietor of a close borough , which for several generations had returned his family to parliament , the faithful supporters of pitt , and perceval , and liverpool , and he had contemplated following the same line , though with larger and higher objects than his ancestors} . Being [a man of considerable and versatile ability , and of ample fortune]_{7676-a man of considerable and versatile ability , and of ample fortune} , with the hereditary opportunity which [he]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} possessed , [he]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} had a right to aspire , and , as [his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} vanity more than equalled [his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} talents , [his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} estimate of [his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} own career was not mean . Unfortunately , before [he]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} left [Harrow]_125-harrow , [he]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} was deprived of [[his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} borough]_{7677-his borough} , and this catastrophe eventually occasioned a considerable change in the views and conduct of [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7678-mr. bertie tremaine} . In the confusion of parties and political thought which followed the Reform Act of [Lord Grey]_{384-lord grey} , an attempt to govern [the country]_{6643-the country} by the assertion of abstract principles , and which it was now beginning to be the fashion to call Liberalism , seemed the only opening to public life ; and [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7680-mr. bertie tremaine} , who piqued [himself]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} on recognising the spirit of the age , adopted Liberal opinions with that youthful fervour which is sometimes called enthusiasm , but which is a heat of imagination subsequently discovered to be inconsistent with the experience of actual life . At [Cambridge]_83-cambridge [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7681-mr. bertie tremaine} was at first [the solitary pupil of [Bentham]_495-bentham , whose principles [he]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} was prepared to carry to their extreme consequences]_{7682-the solitary pupil of bentham , whose principles he was prepared to carry to their extreme consequences} , but being [a man of energy and in possession of a good estate]_{7683-a man of energy and in possession of a good estate} , [he]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} soon found [followers]_{7684-followers} , for the sympathies of [youth]_7685-youth are quick , and , even with an original bias , it is essentially mimetic . When [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7686-mr. bertie tremaine} left [the university]_{801-the university} [he]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} found in the miscellaneous elements of the [London]_10-london Union [many of [[his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} former companions]_{7689-his former companions} of [school and college]_{7690-school and college}]_{7688-many of his former companions of school and college} , and from [them]_{7688-many of his former companions of school and college} , and the new world to which [he]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} was introduced , it delighted [him]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} to form parties and construct imaginary cabinets . [[[His]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} brother]_{7268-his brother} [Augustus]_497-augustus , who was [his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} junior only by a year , and was destined to be [a diplomatist]_{2875-a diplomatist} , was an efficient assistant in these enterprises , and was one of [the guests who greeted [Endymion]_425-endymion when [he]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} arrived next day in [Grosvenor Street]_{124-grosvenor street} according to [his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} engagement]_{7694-the guests who greeted endymion when he arrived next day in grosvenor street according to his engagement}]_{7692-his brother augustus , who was his junior only by a year , and was destined to be a diplomatist , was an efficient assistant in these enterprises , and was one of the guests who greeted endymion when he arrived next day in grosvenor street according to his engagement} . [The other three]_{7695-the other three} were [Hortensius]_{458-hortensius} , [the whip of [the party]_{1547-the party}]_{7696-the whip of the party} , and [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} . The dinner was refined , for [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7698-mr. bertie tremaine} combined the Sybarite with [the Utilitarian sage]_{7699-the utilitarian sage} , and it secretly delighted [him]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} to astonish or embarrass [an austere brother]_{7700-an austere brother} republican by the splendour of [his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} family plate or the polished appointments of [[his]_{7669-mr. bertie tremaine} household]_{7701-his household} . To - day [the individual to be influenced]_{7702-the individual to be influenced} was [Endymion]_425-endymion , and [the host]_{7664-the host} , acting up to [his]_{7664-the host} ideal of [a first minister]_{7704-a first minister} , addressed questions to [[his]_{7664-the host} companions]_{2146-his companions} on the subjects which were peculiarly [their]_{2146-his companions} own , and , after eliciting [their]_{2146-his companions} remarks , continued to complete the treatment of the theme with adequate ability , though in a manner authoritative , and , as [Endymion]_425-endymion thought , a little pompous . What amused [him]_425-endymion most in this assemblage of youth was [their]_{2146-his companions} earnest affectation of public life . The freedom of [their]_{2146-his companions} comments on [others]_728-others was only equalled by [their]_{2146-his companions} confidence in [themselves]_{2146-his companions} . [Endymion]_425-endymion , who only spoke when [he]_425-endymion was appealed to , had casually remarked in answer to one of the observations which [[his]_425-endymion host]_{7707-his host} with elaborate politeness occasionally addressed to [him]_425-endymion , that [he]_425-endymion thought it was unpatriotic to take a certain course . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7708-mr. bertie tremaine} immediately drew up , and said , with a deep smile , “_[2933-he] that [he]_2933-he comprehended philanthropy , but patriotism [he]_2933-he confessed [he]_2933-he did not understand ; ” and thereupon delivered [himself]_{7708-mr. bertie tremaine} of an address on the subject which might have been made in the Union , and which communicated to [the astonished Endymion]_425-endymion that patriotism was a false idea , and entirely repugnant to the principles of the new philosophy . As all present were more or less impregnated with these tenets , there was no controversy on the matter . [Endymion]_425-endymion remained discreetly silent , and [Augustus]_497-augustus — [[Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7709-mr. bertie tremaine} ’s brother]_{7710-mr. bertie tremaine ’s brother} — who sate next to [him]_425-endymion , and whose manners were as sympathising as [[his]_425-endymion brother]_{7268-his brother} ’s were autocratic , whispered in a wheedling tone that it was quite true , and that the idea of patriotism was entirely relinquished except by [a few old - fashioned folks who clung to superstitious phrases]_{7712-a few old - fashioned folks who clung to superstitious phrases} . [Hortensius]_{458-hortensius} , who seemed to be the only one of [the company who presumed to meet [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7714-mr. bertie tremaine} in conversation on equal terms , and who had already astonished [Endymion]_425-endymion]_{7713-the company who presumed to meet mr. bertie tremaine in conversation on equal terms , and who had already astonished endymion} by what [that inexperienced youth]_{7715-that inexperienced youth} deemed the extreme laxity of [his]_2933-he views , both social and political , evinced , more than once , a disposition to deviate into the lighter topics of feminine character , and even the fortunes of the hazard - table ; but [the host]_{7664-the host} looked severe , and was evidently resolved that the conversation to - day should resemble the expression of [his]_2933-he countenance . After dinner [they]_7717-they returned to [the library]_{7718-the library} , and [most of [them]_7717-they]_{7719-most of them} smoked , but [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7720-mr. bertie tremaine} , inviting [Endymion]_425-endymion to seat [himself]_{7720-mr. bertie tremaine} by [his]_{7720-mr. bertie tremaine} side on a sofa at the farther end of [the room]_{943-the room} , observed , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose [you]_2934-you are looking to parliament ? ” “_[2934-you] Well , [I]_0-i do not know , ” said [the somewhat startled Endymion]_425-endymion ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have not thought much about it , and [I]_0-i have not yet reached a parliamentary age . ” “_{[807-a man]} [A man]_{807-a man} can not enter parliament too soon , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7722-mr. bertie tremaine} ; “_{[807-a man]} [I]_0-i hope to enter this session . There will be a certain vacancy on a petition , and [I]_0-i have arranged to have the seat . ” “_[0-i] Indeed ! ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i father]_{6935-my father} was in parliament , and so was [[my]_0-i grandfather]_{7133-my grandfather} , but [I]_0-i confess [I]_0-i do not very well see [my]_0-i way there . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i must connect [yourself]_0-i with a party , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7723-mr. bertie tremaine} , “_[0-i] and [you]_0-i will soon enter ; and being young , [you]_0-i should connect [yourself]_0-i with [the party of the future]_{2938-the party of the future} . [The country]_{6643-the country} is wearied with [the present men , who have no philosophical foundation , and are therefore perpetually puzzled and inconsistent]_{2940-the present men , who have no philosophical foundation , and are therefore perpetually puzzled and inconsistent} , and [the country]_{6643-the country} will not stand [the old men]_{2942-the old men} , as it is resolved against retrogression . [The party of the future and of the speedy future]_{2943-the party of the future and of the speedy future} has [[its]_{2943-the party of the future and of the speedy future} headquarters under this roof]_{2944-its headquarters under this roof} , and [I]_0-i should like to see [you]_0-i belong to it . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i are too kind , ” murmured [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_[0-i] Yes , [I]_0-i see in [you]_0-i the qualities adapted to public life , and which may be turned to great account . [I]_0-i must get [you]_0-i into parliament as soon as [you]_0-i are eligible , ” continued [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7724-mr. bertie tremaine} in a musing tone . “_[0-i] This death of [the King]_{6628-the king} was very inopportune . If [he]_{6628-the king} had reigned a couple of years more , [I]_0-i saw [my]_0-i way to half a dozen seats , and [I]_0-i could have arranged with [Lord Durham]_{498-lord durham} . ” “_{[498-lord durham]} That was unfortunate , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_{[498-lord durham]} What do [you]_0-i think of [Hortensius]_{458-hortensius} ? ” inquired [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7725-mr. bertie tremaine} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [him]_{458-hortensius} [the most brilliant speaker]_{2946-the most brilliant speaker} [I]_0-i know , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_{[2946-the most brilliant speaker]} [I]_0-i never met [him]_{458-hortensius} in private society before ; [he]_{458-hortensius} talks well . ” “_{[458-hortensius]} [He]_{458-hortensius} wants conduct , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7726-mr. bertie tremaine} . “_{[458-hortensius]} [He]_{458-hortensius} ought to be [[my]_0-i Lord Chancellor]_{2947-my lord chancellor} , but there is a tone of levity about [him]_{458-hortensius} which is unfortunate . [Men destined to the highest places]_{2948-men destined to the highest places} should beware of badinage . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i believe it is a dangerous weapon . ” “_[0-i] [All lawyers]_{2949-all lawyers} are loose in [their]_{2949-all lawyers} youth , but [an insular country subject to fogs , and with [a powerful middle class]_{2951-a powerful middle class}]_{2950-an insular country subject to fogs , and with a powerful middle class} , requires [grave statesmen]_{2952-grave statesmen} . [I]_0-i attribute a great deal of the nonsense called Conservative Reaction to [Peel]_332-peel ’s solemnity . [The proper minister for [England]_7-england]_{2953-the proper minister for england} at this moment would be [Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} . [Extreme youth]_{2954-extreme youth} gives hope to [a country]_{2955-a country} ; coupled with ceremonious manners , hope soon assumes the form of confidence . ” “_{[2954-extreme youth]} Ah ! ” murmured [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_{[2954-extreme youth]} [I]_0-i had half a mind to ask [Jawett]_427-jawett to dinner to - day . [His]_427-jawett powers are unquestionable , but [he]_427-jawett is not [a practical man]_{2956-a practical man} . For instance , [I]_0-i think [myself]_0-i [[our]_2957-our colonial empire]_{2958-our colonial empire} is a mistake , and that [we]_2957-our should disembarrass [ourselves]_2957-our of [its]_{2958-our colonial empire} burthen as rapidly as is consistent with the dignity of [the nation]_{7104-the nation} ; but were [Jawett]_427-jawett in [the House of Commons]_{126-the house of commons} to - morrow , nothing would satisfy [him]_427-jawett but a resolution for the total and immediate abolition of the empire , with a preamble denouncing the folly of [[our]_2957-our fathers]_{1975-our fathers} in creating it . [Jawett]_427-jawett never spares [any one]_{1685-any one} ’s self - love . ” “_[427-jawett] [I]_0-i know [him]_427-jawett very well , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “_[427-jawett] [he]_427-jawett is in [[my]_0-i office]_{2962-my office} . [He]_427-jawett is very uncompromising . ” “_[427-jawett] Yes , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7727-mr. bertie tremaine} musingly ; “_[427-jawett] if [I]_0-i had to form [a government]_{2963-a government} , [I]_0-i could hardly offer [him]_427-jawett the cabinet . ” Then speaking more rapidly , [he]_0-i added , “_[0-i] [The man [you]_2965-you should attach [yourself]_2965-you to]_{2964-the man you should attach yourself to} is [[my]_0-i brother]_{2830-my brother} [Augustus]_497-augustus — [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{2967-mr. tremaine bertie} . There is [no man who understands foreign politics like [Augustus]_497-augustus]_{2968-no man who understands foreign politics like augustus} , and [he]_427-jawett is [a thorough man of [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{2969-a thorough man of the world} . ” When parliament reassembled in [February]_127-february , [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} quitted [Hainault]_111-hainault for [[their]_{468-the neuchatels} [London]_10-london residence in [Portland Place]_{112-portland place}]_{7728-their london residence in portland place} . [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was sadly troubled at leaving [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} country home]_{7729-her country home} , which , notwithstanding [its]_{7729-her country home} distressing splendour , had still some forms of compensatory innocence in [its]_{7729-her country home} flowers and sylvan glades . [Adriana]_481-adriana sighed when [she]_481-adriana called to mind the manifold and mortifying snares and pitfalls that awaited [her]_481-adriana , and had even framed a highly practical and sensible scheme which would permit [[her]_481-adriana parents]_{1295-her parents} to settle in [town]_6995-town and allow [Myra]_466-myra and [herself]_481-adriana to remain permanently in [the country]_{6643-the country} ; but [Myra]_466-myra brushed away the project like a fly , and [Adriana]_481-adriana yielding , embraced [her]_466-myra with tearful eyes . [The Neuchatel mansion in [Portland Place]_{112-portland place}]_{7733-the neuchatel mansion in portland place} was one of the noblest in [that comely quarter of [the town]_{1879-the town}]_{7734-that comely quarter of the town} , and replete with every charm and convenience that wealth and taste could provide . [Myra]_466-myra , who , like [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} , had a tenacious memory , was interested in recalling as fully and as accurately as possible [her]_466-myra previous experience of [London]_10-london life . [She]_466-myra was then indeed only [a child]_{2115-a child} , but [a child who was often admitted to brilliant circles]_{7738-a child who was often admitted to brilliant circles} , and had enjoyed opportunities of social observation which [the very youthful]_{7739-the very youthful} seldom possess . [Her]_466-myra retrospection was not as profitable as [she]_466-myra could have desired , and [she]_466-myra was astonished , after a severe analysis of the past , to find how entirely at that early age [she]_466-myra appeared to have been engrossed with [herself]_466-myra and with Endymion . [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} and [Wimbledon]_20-wimbledon , and all [their]_7740-their various life , figured as shadowy scenes ; [she]_466-myra could realise nothing very definite for [her]_466-myra present guidance ; the past seemed a phantom of fine dresses , and bright equipages , and endless indulgence . All that had happened after [their]_7740-their fall was distinct and full of meaning . It would seem that adversity had taught [Myra]_466-myra to feel and think . Forty years ago [the great financiers]_{7741-the great financiers} had not that commanding , not to say predominant , position in society which [they]_{7741-the great financiers} possess at present , but [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} were an exception to this general condition . [They]_{468-the neuchatels} were [a family which not only had the art of accumulating wealth , but of expending it with taste and generosity]_{7742-a family which not only had the art of accumulating wealth , but of expending it with taste and generosity} — an extremely rare combination . [Their]_{468-the neuchatels} great riches , [their]_{468-the neuchatels} political influence , [their]_{468-the neuchatels} high integrity and [their]_{468-the neuchatels} social accomplishments , combined to render [[their]_{468-the neuchatels} house]_{1697-their house} not only splendid , but interesting and agreeable , and gave [them]_{468-the neuchatels} a great hold upon [the world]_{6658-the world} . At first [the fine ladies of [[their]_{468-the neuchatels} political party]_{7746-their political party}]_{7745-the fine ladies of their political party} called on [them]_{468-the neuchatels} as a homage of condescending gratitude for the public support which [the Neuchatel family]_{2709-the neuchatel family} gave to [[their]_{2709-the neuchatel family} sons]_{7748-their sons} and [husbands]_{7749-husbands} , but [they]_{2709-the neuchatel family} soon discovered that this amiable descent from [their]_{2709-the neuchatel family} Olympian heights on [their]_{2709-the neuchatel family} part did not amount exactly to the sacrifice or service which [they]_{2709-the neuchatel family} had contemplated . [They]_{2709-the neuchatel family} found [[their]_{2709-the neuchatel family} host]_{1696-their host} as refined as [themselves]_{2709-the neuchatel family} , and much more magnificent , and in a very short time it was not merely [the wives of [ambassadors]_{7752-ambassadors} and [ministers of state]_{757-ministers of state} that were found at [the garden fetes of [Hainault]_111-hainault]_{7754-the garden fetes of hainault}]_{7751-the wives of ambassadors and ministers of state that were found at the garden fetes of hainault} , or the balls , and banquets , and concerts of [Portland Place]_{7755-portland place} , but the fitful and capricious realm of fashion surrendered like [a fair country]_{7756-a fair country} conquered as it were by surprise . To visit [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} became the mode ; [all]_1288-all solicited to be [[their]_1288-all guests]_{7758-their guests} , and [some]_7759-some solicited in vain . Although it was only February , [the world]_{6658-the world} began to move , and [some of [the ministers]_{7762-the ministers} ’ wives , who were socially strong enough to venture on such a step]_{7761-some of the ministers ’ wives , who were socially strong enough to venture on such a step} , received [[their]_{7761-some of the ministers ’ wives , who were socially strong enough to venture on such a step} friends]_{7763-their friends} . [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} particularly liked this form of society . “_[427-jawett] [I]_0-i can not manage balls , ” [he]_0-i used to say , “_[427-jawett] but [I]_0-i like a ministerial reception . There is some chance of sensible conversation and doing a little business . [I]_0-i like talking with [ambassadors]_{7752-ambassadors} after dinner . Besides , in [this country]_{6657-this country} [you]_2973-you meet [the leaders of [the opposition]_{2975-the opposition}]_{2974-the leaders of the opposition} , because , as [they]_{2974-the leaders of the opposition} are not invited by [the minister]_{775-the minister} , but by [[his]_{775-the minister} wife]_{1261-his wife} , [anybody]_7364-anybody can come without committing [himself]_7364-anybody . ” [Myra]_466-myra , faithful to [her]_466-myra original resolution , not to enter society while [she]_466-myra was in mourning , declined all the solicitudes of [[her]_466-myra friends]_{2771-her friends} to accompany [them]_{2771-her friends} to these assemblies . [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} always wished [Myra]_466-myra should be [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} substitute]_{7765-her substitute} , and it was only at [Myra]_466-myra ’s instance that [Adriana]_481-adriana accompanied [[her]_466-myra parents]_{1295-her parents} . In the meantime , [Myra]_466-myra saw much of [Endymion]_425-endymion . [He]_425-endymion was always [a welcome guest by [the family]_{891-the family}]_{7767-a welcome guest by the family} , and could call upon [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} at all the odds and ends of time that were at [his]_425-endymion command , and chat with [her]_{1096-his sister} at pleasant ease in [[her]_{1096-his sister} pretty room]_{7770-her pretty room} . Sometimes [they]_{1295-her parents} walked out together , and sometimes [they]_{1295-her parents} went together to see some exhibition that [everybody]_{6694-everybody} went to see . [Adriana]_481-adriana became almost as intimate with [Endymion]_425-endymion as [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} , and altogether [the Neuchatel family]_{2709-the neuchatel family} became by degrees to [him]_425-endymion as a kind of [home]_726-home . Talking with [Endymion]_425-endymion , [Myra]_466-myra heard a good deal of [Colonel Albert]_466-myra , for [he]_425-endymion was [[[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} ’s hero]_{7776-her brother ’s hero} — but [she]_466-myra rarely saw [that gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} . [She]_466-myra was aware from [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} , and from some occasional words of [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , that [the great banker]_{2728-the great banker} still saw [Colonel Albert]_466-myra and not unfrequently , but the change of residence from [Hainault]_111-hainault to [London]_10-london made a difference in [their]_{2709-the neuchatel family} mode of communication . Business was transacted in [Bishopsgate Street]_{106-bishopsgate street} , and no longer combined with a pleasant ride to [an Essex forest]_{7780-an essex forest} . More than once [Colonel Albert]_466-myra had dined in [Portland Place]_{112-portland place} , but at irregular and miscellaneous parties . [Myra]_466-myra observed that [he]_425-endymion was never asked to meet [the grand personages who attended the celebrated banquets of [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel}]_{7781-the grand personages who attended the celebrated banquets of mr. neuchatel} . And why not ? [His]_425-endymion manners were distinguished , but [his]_425-endymion whole bearing that of one accustomed to consideration . The irrepressible curiosity of [woman]_1121-woman impelled [her]_466-myra once to feel [her]_466-myra way on the subject with [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , but with the utmost dexterity and delicacy . “_[0-i] No , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} with a laughing eye , and who saw through [everybody]_{6694-everybody} ’s purpose , though [his]_0-i own manner was one of simplicity amounting almost to innocence , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i did not say [Colonel Albert]_466-myra was going to dine [here]_1520-here on Wednesday ; [I]_0-i have asked [him]_0-i to dine here on Sunday . On Wednesday [I]_0-i am going to have [the premier]_{2980-the premier} and [some of [[his]_0-i colleagues]_{1237-his colleagues}]_{2981-some of his colleagues} . [I]_0-i must insist upon [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} dining at table . [You]_{482-miss ferrars} will meet [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ; [all the ladies]_{2983-all the ladies} admire [him]_0-i and [he]_0-i admires [all the ladies]_{2983-all the ladies} . It will not do to ask [Colonel Albert]_466-myra to meet such a party , though perhaps , ” added [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} with a merry smile , “_{[482-miss ferrars]} some day [they]_2985-they may be asked to meet [Colonel Albert]_466-myra . Who knows , [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} ? The wheel of Fortune turns round very strangely . ” “_{[482-miss ferrars]} And who then is [Colonel Albert]_466-myra ? ” asked [Myra]_466-myra with decision . “_[466-myra] [Colonel Albert]_466-myra is [Colonel Albert]_466-myra , and [nobody else]_{2986-nobody else} , so far as [I]_0-i know , ” replied [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} ; “_[0-i] [he]_0-i has brought a letter of credit on [[my]_0-i house]_{2987-my house} in that name , and [I]_0-i am happy to honour [his]_0-i drafts to the amount in question , and as [he]_0-i is [a foreigner]_{7353-a foreigner} , [I]_0-i think it is but kind and courteous occasionally to ask [him]_0-i to dinner . ” [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} did not pursue the inquiry , for [she]_{482-miss ferrars} was sufficiently acquainted with [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} to feel that [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} did not intend to gratify [her]_{482-miss ferrars} curiosity . The banquet of [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} to [the premier]_{2980-the premier} , and [some of [the principal ambassadors]_{7786-the principal ambassadors} and [[their]_{7786-the principal ambassadors} wives]_{7787-their wives}]_{7785-some of the principal ambassadors and their wives} , and to [those of [the premier]_{2980-the premier} ’s colleagues who were fashionable enough to be asked , and to [some of [the dukes and duchesses and other ethereal beings who supported the ministry]_{7791-the dukes and duchesses and other ethereal beings who supported the ministry}]_{7790-some of the dukes and duchesses and other ethereal beings who supported the ministry}]_{7788-those of the premier ’s colleagues who were fashionable enough to be asked , and to some of the dukes and duchesses and other ethereal beings who supported the ministry} , was the first event of the season . The table blazed with rare flowers and rarer porcelain and precious candelabra of sculptured beauty glittering with light ; the gold plate was less remarkable than the delicate ware that had been alike moulded and adorned for [a Du Barri]_{500-a du barri} or [a Marie Antoinette]_{501-a marie antoinette} , and which now found a permanent and peaceful home in [the proverbial land of purity and order]_{7792-the proverbial land of purity and order} ; and amid the stars and ribbons , not the least remarkable feature of the whole was [[Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} [himself]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , seated at the centre of [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} table , alike free from ostentation or over - deference , talking to [the great ladies on each side of [him]_{469-mr. neuchatel}]_{7794-the great ladies on each side of him} , as if [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} had nothing to do in life but whisper in gentle ears , and partaking of [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} own dainties as if [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} were eating bread and cheese at [a country inn]_{7795-a country inn}]_{7793-mr. neuchatel himself , seated at the centre of his table , alike free from ostentation or over - deference , talking to the great ladies on each side of him , as if he had nothing to do in life but whisper in gentle ears , and partaking of his own dainties as if he were eating bread and cheese at a country inn} . Perhaps [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} might have afforded a companion picture . Partly in deference to [[their]_7796-their host]_{1696-their host} , and partly because this evening the first dance of the season was to be given , [the great ladies in general]_{7798-the great ladies in general} wore [their]_{7798-the great ladies in general} diamonds , and [Myra]_466-myra was amused as [she]_466-myra watched [their]_7796-their dazzling tiaras and flashing rivieres , while not a single ornament adorned the graceful presence of [[their]_7796-their hostess]_{7799-their hostess} , who was more content to be brilliant only by [her]_{7799-their hostess} conversation . As [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} had only a few days before presented [[his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} wife]_{1261-his wife} with another diamond necklace , [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} might be excused were [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} slightly annoyed . Nothing of the sort ; [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} only shrugged [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} shoulders , and said to [[his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} nephew]_{2707-his nephew} , “_[2989-your] [[Your]_2989-your aunt]_{2990-your aunt} must feel that [I]_0-i give [her]_{2990-your aunt} diamonds from love and not from vanity , as [she]_{2990-your aunt} never lets [me]_0-i have the pleasure of seeing them . ” The sole ornament of [Adriana]_481-adriana was an orchid , which had arrived that morning from [Hainault]_111-hainault , and [she]_481-adriana had presented its fellow to [Myra]_466-myra . There was [one lady who much attracted the attention of [Myra]_466-myra]_{7802-one lady who much attracted the attention of myra} , interested in all [she]_466-myra observed . [This lady]_{948-this lady} was evidently [a person of importance]_{7804-a person of importance} , for [she]_{948-this lady} sate between [an ambassador]_{733-an ambassador} and [a knight of the garter]_{886-a knight of the garter} , and [they]_7807-they vied in homage to [her]_{948-this lady} . [They]_7807-they watched [her]_{948-this lady} every word , and seemed delighted with all [she]_{948-this lady} said . Without being strictly beautiful , there was an expression of sweet animation in [her]_{948-this lady} physiognomy which was highly attractive : [her]_{948-this lady} eye was full of summer lightning , and there was an arch dimple in [her]_{948-this lady} smile , which seemed to irradiate [her]_{948-this lady} whole countenance . [She]_{948-this lady} was quite [a young woman , hardly older than [Myra]_466-myra]_{7808-a young woman , hardly older than myra} . What most distinguished [her]_{948-this lady} was the harmony of [[her]_{948-this lady} whole person]_{7809-her whole person} ; [her]_{948-this lady} graceful figure , [her]_{948-this lady} fair and finely moulded shoulders , [her]_{948-this lady} pretty teeth , and [her]_{948-this lady} small extremities , seemed to blend with and become the soft vivacity of [her]_{948-this lady} winning glance . “_{[2990-your aunt]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} looks well to - night , ” said [the neighbour of [Myra]_466-myra]_{7810-the neighbour of myra} . “_{[499-lady montfort]} And is that [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ? Do [you]_2991-you know , [I]_0-i never saw [her]_{499-lady montfort} before . ” “_{[499-lady montfort]} Yes ; that is the famous Berengaria , [the Queen of Society]_{2992-the queen of society} , and [the genius of Whiggism]_{2993-the genius of whiggism} . ” In the evening , [a great lady , who was held to have the finest voice in society]_{7811-a great lady , who was held to have the finest voice in society} , favoured [them]_7812-them with a splendid specimen of [her]_{7811-a great lady , who was held to have the finest voice in society} commanding skill , and then [Adriana]_481-adriana was induced to gratify [[her]_481-adriana friends]_{2771-her friends} with a song , “_{[499-lady montfort]} only one song , ” and that only on condition that [Myra]_466-myra should accompany [her]_481-adriana . [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} had a sweet and tender voice , and it had been finely cultivated ; [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} would have been more than charming if [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} had only taken interest in anything [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} [herself]_{502-miss neuchatel} did , or believed for a moment that [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} could interest [others]_728-others . When [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} ceased , [a gentleman]_{741-a gentleman} approached the instrument and addressed [her]_{502-miss neuchatel} in terms of sympathy and deferential praise . [Myra]_466-myra recognised [the knight of the garter]_{7816-the knight of the garter} who had sat next to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_{7816-the knight of the garter} was somewhat advanced in middle life , tall and of a stately presence , with a voice more musical even than the tones which had recently enchanted every one . [His]_{7816-the knight of the garter} countenance was impressive , a truly Olympian brow , but the lower part of the face indicated not feebleness , but flexibility , and [his]_{7816-the knight of the garter} mouth was somewhat sensuous . [His]_{7816-the knight of the garter} manner was at once winning ; natural , and singularly unaffected , and seemed to sympathise entirely with those whom [he]_{7816-the knight of the garter} addressed . “_{[499-lady montfort]} But [I]_0-i have never been at [Hainault]_111-hainault , ” said [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} , continuing a conversation , “_[0-i] and therefore could not hear [the nightingales]_{2994-the nightingales} . [I]_0-i am content [you]_2995-you have brought one of [them]_{2994-the nightingales} to [town]_6995-town . ” “_[2995-you] [Nightingales]_{2997-nightingales} disappear in June , ” said [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} ; “_[2995-you] so [our]_2998-our season will be short . ” “_{[2997-nightingales]} And where do [they]_{2997-nightingales} travel to ? ” asked [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} . “_{[2997-nightingales]} Ah ! that is a mystery , ” said [Myra]_466-myra . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i must ask [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} . ” “_{[502-miss neuchatel]} But [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} will not tell [me]_0-i , ” said [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} , for in truth [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} , though [he]_{2026-the gentleman} had frequently addressed [her]_{502-miss neuchatel} , had scarcely opened [her]_{502-miss neuchatel} lips . “_{[502-miss neuchatel]} Tell [your]_2995-you secret , [Adriana]_481-adriana , ” said [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} , trying to force [her]_2995-you to converse . “_{[481-adriana]} [Adriana]_481-adriana ! ” said [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} . “_{[481-adriana]} What a beautiful name ! [You]_2995-you look with that flower , [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} , like [a bride of [Venice]_129-venice]_{2999-a bride of venice} . ” “_{[2999-a bride of venice]} Nay , ” said [Myra]_466-myra ; “_{[2999-a bride of venice]} [the bride of [Venice]_129-venice]_{3000-the bride of venice} was [a stormy ocean]_{3001-a stormy ocean} . ” “_{[3000-the bride of venice]} And have [you]_2995-you a Venetian name ? ” asked [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} . There was a pause , and then [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} , with an effort , murmured , “_[2995-you] [She]_481-adriana has a very pretty name . [Her]_481-adriana name is [Myra]_466-myra . ” “_{[481-adriana]} [She]_481-adriana seems to deserve it , ” said [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} . “_{[481-adriana]} So [you]_3002-you like [[my]_0-i daughter]_{7333-my daughter} ’s singing , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , coming up to [them]_3002-you . “_[3002-you] [She]_481-adriana does not much like singing in public , but [she]_481-adriana is [a very good girl]_{3004-a very good girl} , and always gives [me]_0-i a song when [I]_0-i come [home]_726-home from business . ” “_{[481-adriana]} [Fortunate man]_{3006-fortunate man} ! ” said [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} . “_{[3006-fortunate man]} [I]_0-i wish [somebody]_{7483-somebody} would sing to [me]_0-i when [I]_0-i come [home]_726-home from business . ” “_{[7483-somebody]} [You]_3002-you should marry , [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “_[3002-you] and get [[your]_3002-you wife]_{3010-your wife} to sing to [you]_3002-you . Is it not so , [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} ? By the by , [I]_0-i ought to introduce [you]_{482-miss ferrars} to — [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . ” [The Earl of [Roehampton]_{130-roehampton}]_{503-the earl of roehampton} was [the strongest member of [the government]_{818-the government}]_{7824-the strongest member of the government} , except , of course , [the premier]_{2980-the premier} [himself]_{2980-the premier} . [He]_{503-the earl of roehampton} was [the man from whose combined force and flexibility of character]_{7827-the man from whose combined force and flexibility of character} [the country]_{6643-the country} had confidence that in all [their]_{6643-the country} councils there would be no lack of courage , yet tempered with adroit discretion . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , though [an Englishman]_{2922-an englishman} , was [an Irish peer]_{7830-an irish peer} , and was resolved to remain so , for [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} fully appreciated the position , which united social distinction with the power of a seat in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . [He]_{503-the earl of roehampton} was a very ambitious , and , as it was thought , [worldly man]_{7832-worldly man} , deemed even by [many]_2097-many to be unscrupulous , and yet [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} was romantic . A great favourite in society , and especially with the softer sex , somewhat late in life , [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} had married suddenly [a beautiful woman , who was without fortune]_{7834-a beautiful woman , who was without fortune} , and not a member of [the enchanted circle in which [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} flourished]_{7835-the enchanted circle in which he flourished} . The union had been successful , for [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was gifted with a sweet temper , and , though [people]_6681-people said [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} had no heart , with a winning tenderness of disposition , or at least of manner , which at the same time charmed and soothed . [He]_{503-the earl of roehampton} had been [a widower]_{7837-a widower} for two years , and [the world]_{6658-the world} was of opinion that [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} ought to marry again , and form this time [a becoming alliance]_{7839-a becoming alliance} . In addition to [his]_{503-the earl of roehampton} many recommendations [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} had now the inestimable reputation , which [no one]_{6647-no one} had ever contemplated for [him]_{503-the earl of roehampton} , of having been [a good husband]_{7841-a good husband} . [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , [Countess of Montfort]_{505-countess of montfort} , was [a great friend of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{7842-a great friend of lord roehampton} . [She]_{504-berengaria} was accustomed to describe [herself]_{504-berengaria} as “_[0-i] the last of [his]_3011-his conquests , ” and though [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} read characters and purposes with a glance , and was too sagacious to be deceived by [any one]_{1685-any one} , even by [himself]_{503-the earl of roehampton} , [his]_{503-the earl of roehampton} gratified taste , for [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} scarcely had vanity , cherished the bright illusion of which [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} was conscious , and [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} responded to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} half sportively , half seriously , with an air of flattered devotion . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had inherited an ample estate , and [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} had generally been in office ; for [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} served [his]_{503-the earl of roehampton} apprenticeship under [Perceval]_496-perceval and [Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} , and changed [his]_{503-the earl of roehampton} party just in time to become [a member of the Cabinet of 1831]_{7844-a member of the cabinet of 1831} . Yet with all these advantages , whether it were the habit of [his]_{503-the earl of roehampton} life , which was ever profuse , or that neglect of [his]_{503-the earl of roehampton} private interests which almost inevitably accompanies the absorbing duties of public life , [his]_{503-the earl of roehampton} affairs were always somewhat confused , and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , who wished to place [him]_{503-the earl of roehampton} on a pinnacle , had resolved that [he]_{503-the earl of roehampton} should marry [an heiress]_{866-an heiress} . After long observation and careful inquiry and prolonged reflection , [the lady [she]_{499-lady montfort} had fixed upon]_{7846-the lady she had fixed upon} was [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} ; and [she]_{7846-the lady she had fixed upon} it was who had made [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} cross [the room]_{943-the room} and address [Adriana]_481-adriana after [her]_481-adriana song . “_[3012-he] [He]_3012-he is not young , ” reasoned [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to [herself]_{499-lady montfort} , “_[3012-he] but [his]_3012-he mind and manner are young , and that is everything . [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i meet [youth]_7685-youth every day who , compared with [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , could have no chance with [my]_0-i sex — [men who can neither feel , nor think , nor converse]_{3014-men who can neither feel , nor think , nor converse} . And then [he]_3012-he is famous , and powerful , and fashionable , and knows how to talk to [women]_900-women . And this must all tell with [[a banker]_{2714-a banker} ’s daughter]_{3017-a banker ’s daughter} , dying , of course , to be [a grande dame]_{3018-a grande dame} . It will do . [He]_3012-he may not be young , but [he]_3012-he is irresistible . And [the father]_{1264-the father} will like it , for [he]_{1264-the father} told [me]_0-i in confidence , at dinner , that [he]_{1264-the father} wished [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} to be [prime minister]_{6997-prime minister} ; and with this alliance [he]_3012-he will be . ” The plot being devised by a fertile brain never wanting in expedients , its development was skilfully managed , and its accomplishment anticipated with confidence . It was remarkable with what dexterity [the Neuchatel family]_{2709-the neuchatel family} and [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} were brought together . [[Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} ’s lord]_{7849-berengaria ’s lord} and [master]_1652-master was in [the country]_{6643-the country} , which [he]_1652-master said [he]_1652-master would not quit ; but this did not prevent [her]_{504-berengaria} giving delightful little dinners and holding select assemblies on nights when there was [no dreadful House of Commons]_{7852-no dreadful house of commons} , and [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} could be present . On most occasions , and especially on these latter ones , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} could not endure existence without [[her]_{499-lady montfort} dear]_{7853-her dear} [Adriana]_481-adriana . [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , who was a little in the plot , who at least smiled when [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} alluded to [her]_{504-berengaria} enterprise , was not wanting in [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} contributions to its success . [He]_{469-mr. neuchatel} hardly ever gave one of [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} famous banquets to which [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was not invited , and , strange to say , [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , who had the reputation of being somewhat difficult on this head , always accepted the invitations . The crowning social incident , however , was when [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} opened [[his]_0-i own house]_{2675-his own house} for the first time since [his]_0-i widowhood , and received [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} at a banquet not inferior to [their]_{468-the neuchatels} own . This was a great triumph for [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , who thought the end was at hand . “_{[1264-the father]} Life is short , ” [she]_{499-lady montfort} said to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} that evening . “_{[1264-the father]} Why not settle it to - night ? ” “_{[1264-the father]} Well , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “_[3021-you] [you]_3021-you know [I]_0-i never like anything precipitate . Besides , why should [the citadel]_{3022-the citadel} surrender when [I]_0-i have hardly entered on [my]_0-i first parallel ? ” “_{[3023-an old - fashioned man]} Ah ! those are old - fashioned tactics , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[3023-an old - fashioned man]} Well , [I]_0-i suppose [I]_0-i am [an old - fashioned man]_{3023-an old - fashioned man} . ” “_{[3023-an old - fashioned man]} Be serious , now . [I]_0-i want it settled before [Easter]_131-easter . [I]_0-i must go down to [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} then , and even before ; and [I]_0-i should like to see this settled before [we]_3025-we separate . ” “_[0-i] Why does not [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} come up to [town]_6995-town ? ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[499-lady montfort]} [He]_0-i is wanted . ” “_[0-i] Well , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , with half a sigh , “_[0-i] it is no use talking about it . [He]_0-i will not come . [Our]_3025-we society bores [him]_0-i , and [he]_0-i must be amused . [I]_0-i write to [him]_0-i every day , and sometimes twice a day , and pass [my]_0-i life in collecting things to interest [him]_0-i . [I]_0-i would never leave [him]_0-i for a moment , only [I]_0-i know then that [he]_0-i would get wearied of [me]_0-i ; and [he]_0-i thinks now — at least , [he]_0-i once said so — that [he]_0-i has never had a dull moment in [my]_0-i company . ” “_[0-i] How can [he]_0-i find amusement in [the country]_{6643-the country} ? ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_[0-i] There is no sport now , and [a man]_{807-a man} can not always be reading French novels . ” “_[0-i] Well , [I]_0-i send [amusing people]_{3029-amusing people} down to [him]_0-i , ” said [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . “_[0-i] It is difficult to arrange , for [he]_0-i does not like toadies , which is so unreasonable , for [I]_0-i know many toadies who are very pleasant . [Treeby]_506-treeby is with [him]_0-i now , and that is excellent , for [Treeby]_506-treeby contradicts [him]_0-i , and is scientific as well as fashionable , and gives [him]_0-i the last news of the Sun as well as of [White ’s]_{3030-white ’s} . [I]_0-i want to get [this great African traveller]_{3031-this great african traveller} to go down to [him]_0-i ; but [one]_6769-one can hardly send [a perfect stranger]_{3033-a perfect stranger} as [a guest]_{2251-a guest} . [I]_0-i wanted [Treeby]_506-treeby to take [him]_0-i , but [Treeby]_506-treeby refused — [men]_1114-men are so selfish . [Treeby]_506-treeby could have left [him]_0-i [there]_890-there , and [the traveller]_{3037-the traveller} might have remained a week , told all [he]_{3037-the traveller} had seen , and as much more as [he]_{3037-the traveller} liked . [[My]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} can not stand [Treeby]_506-treeby more than two days , and [Treeby]_506-treeby can not stand [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} for a longer period , and that is why [they]_3040-they are [such friends]_{3041-such friends} . ” “_{[3042-a nos moutons]} A sound basis of agreement , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[3042-a nos moutons]} [I]_0-i believe absence is often a great element of charm . ” “_{[3042-a nos moutons]} But , [a nos moutons]_{3042-a nos moutons} , ” resumed [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[3042-a nos moutons]} [You]_3043-you see now why [I]_0-i am so anxious for a conclusion of [our]_3044-our affair . [I]_0-i think it is ripe ? ” “_[0-i] Why do [you]_0-i ? ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_[0-i] Well , [she]_3045-she must be very much in love with [you]_0-i . ” “_[3045-she] Has [she]_3045-she told [you]_0-i so ? ” “_[3045-she] No ; but [she]_3045-she looks in love . ” “_[3045-she] [She]_3045-she has never told [me]_0-i so , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_[0-i] Have [you]_0-i told [her]_3045-she ? ” “_[0-i] Well , [I]_0-i have not , ” said [[her]_3045-she companion]_{7855-her companion} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i like [the family]_{891-the family} — all of [them]_{891-the family} . [I]_0-i like [Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} particularly . [I]_0-i like [[his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} house]_{7663-his house} and style of living . [You]_3048-you always meet [nice people there]_{3049-nice people there} , and hear the last thing that has been said or done all over [the world]_{6658-the world} . It is [a house where [you]_3048-you are sure not to be dull]_{3051-a house where you are sure not to be dull} . ” “_[3048-you] [You]_3048-you have described [a perfect home]_{3052-a perfect home} , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “_[3048-you] and it awaits [you]_3048-you . ” “_[3048-you] Well , [I]_0-i do not know , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_[3048-you] Perhaps [I]_0-i am fastidious , perhaps [I]_0-i am content ; to be noticed sometimes by [a Lady Montfort]_{3053-a lady montfort} should , [I]_0-i think , satisfy [any man]_{3054-any man} . ” “_[0-i] Well , that is gallant , but it is not business , [[my]_0-i dear lord]_{3055-my dear lord} . [You]_3048-you can count on [my]_0-i devotion even when [you]_3048-you are married ; but [I]_0-i want to see [you]_3048-you on a pinnacle , so that if anything happens there shall be no question who is to be [the first man in [this country]_{6657-this country}]_{3056-the first man in this country} . ” The meeting of parliament caused also the return of [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} to [England]_7-england , and brought life and enjoyment to [[our]_7856-our friends]_{6653-our friends} in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} had not taken [his]_{442-waldershare} seat in the autumn session . After the general election , [he]_{442-waldershare} had gone abroad with [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , [the young nobleman who had taken [them]_7859-them to [the Derby]_{2188-the derby}]_{7858-the young nobleman who had taken them to the derby} , and [they]_7859-them had seen and done many strange things . During all [their]_7859-them peregrinations , however , [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} maintained a constant correspondence with [Imogene]_420-imogene , occasionally sending [her]_420-imogene a choice volume , which [she]_420-imogene was not only to read , but to prove [her]_420-imogene perusal of it by forwarding to [him]_{442-waldershare} a criticism of its contents . [Endymion]_425-endymion was too much pleased to meet [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} again , and told [him]_{442-waldershare} of the kind of intimacy [he]_{442-waldershare} had formed with [Colonel Albert]_466-myra and all about [the baron]_{1176-the baron} . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was much interested in these details , and it was arranged that an opportunity should be taken to make [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} and [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} acquainted . This , however , was not an easy result to bring about , for [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} insisted on its not occurring formally , and as [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} maintained the utmost reserve with [the household]_{887-the household} , and [Endymion]_425-endymion had no room of reception , weeks passed over without [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} knowing more of [Colonel Albert]_466-myra personally than sometimes occasionally seeing [him]_{442-waldershare} mount [his]_{442-waldershare} horse . In the meantime life in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} , so far as [the Rodney family]_{2036-the rodney family} were concerned , appeared to have re - assumed its pleasant , and what perhaps [we]_7866-we are authorised in styling its normal condition . [They]_{2036-the rodney family} went to the play two or three times a week , and there [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} or [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , frequently both , always joined [them]_{2036-the rodney family} ; and then [they]_{2036-the rodney family} came [home]_726-home to supper , and then [they]_{2036-the rodney family} smoked ; and sometimes there was a little singing , and sometimes a little whist . Occasionally there was only conversation , that is to say , [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} held forth , dilating on some wondrous theme , full of historical anecdote , and dazzling paradox , and happy phrase . [All]_1288-all listened with interest , even those who did not understand [him]_{442-waldershare} . Much of [his]_{442-waldershare} talk was addressed really to [Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , whose mind [he]_{442-waldershare} was forming , as well as that of [Imogene]_420-imogene . [Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} was [an hereditary Whig]_{7869-an hereditary whig} , but had not personally committed [himself]_{507-lord beaumaris} , and the ambition of [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was to transform [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} not only into [a Tory]_{7870-a tory} , but one of the old rock , [a real Jacobite]_{7871-a real jacobite} . “_{[725-the tory party]} Is not [the Tory party]_{725-the tory party} , ” [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} would exclaim , “_{[725-the tory party]} a succession of heroic spirits , ‘ beautiful and swift , ’ ever in [the van]_{3059-the van} , and foremost of [their]_3060-their age?—Hobbes and [Bolingbroke]_{132-bolingbroke} , [Hume]_508-hume and [Adam Smith]_{509-adam smith} , [Wyndham]_510-wyndham and [Cobham]_511-cobham , [Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} and [Grenville]_{338-grenville} , [Canning]_{327-mr. canning} and [Huskisson?—Are]_{512-huskisson?—are} not the principles of Toryism those popular rights which [men]_1114-men like [Shippen]_513-shippen and [Hynde Cotton]_{514-hynde cotton} flung in the face of [an alien monarch]_{3062-an alien monarch} and [his]_{3062-an alien monarch} mushroom aristocracy?—Place bills , triennial bills , opposition to standing armies , to peerage bills?—Are not the traditions of [the Tory party]_{725-the tory party} the noblest pedigree in [the world]_{6658-the world} ? Are not its illustrations that glorious martyrology , that opens with the name of [Falkland]_515-falkland and closes with the name of [Canning]_{327-mr. canning} ? ” “_{[327-mr. canning]} [I]_0-i believe it is all true , ” whispered [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} to [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , who had really never heard of any of [these gentlemen]_{7872-these gentlemen} before , but looked most sweet and sympathetic . “_[0-i] [He]_3065-his is [a wonderful man]_{7518-a wonderful man} — [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , ” said [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} to [Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , “_{[7518-a wonderful man]} but [I]_0-i fear not practical . ” One day , not very long after [his]_3065-his return from [his]_3065-his travels , [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} went to breakfast with [[his]_3065-his uncle]_{7873-his uncle} , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , now [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister} , still unmarried , and living in [Grosvenor Square]_{35-grosvenor square} . Notwithstanding the difference of [their]_3068-we politics , an affectionate intimacy subsisted between [them]_3068-we ; indeed [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was a favourite of [[his]_3065-his uncle]_{7873-his uncle} , who enjoyed the freshness of [his]_{442-waldershare} mind , and quite appreciated [his]_{442-waldershare} brilliancy of thought and speech , [his]_{442-waldershare} quaint reading and effervescent imagination . “_[0-i] And so [you]_3067-you think [we]_3068-we are in for life , [George]_373-george , ” said [Mr. Wilson]_{516-mr. wilson} , taking a piece of toast . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not . ” “_[0-i] Well , [I]_0-i go upon this , ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_[0-i] It is quite clear that [Peel]_332-peel has nothing to offer [the country]_{6643-the country} , and [the country]_{6643-the country} will not rally round a negation . When [he]_332-peel failed in ‘ 34 [they]_3071-they said there had not been sufficient time for the reaction to work . Well , now , since then , it has had nearly three years , during which [[you]_3067-you fellows]_{3072-you fellows} have done everything to outrage every prejudice of [the constituency]_{3073-the constituency} , and yet [they]_3071-they have given [you]_3067-you a majority . ” “_[3071-they] Yes , that is all very well , ” replied [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , “_[3071-they] but [we]_3068-we are [the Liberal shop]_{3074-the liberal shop} , and [we]_3068-we have [no Liberal goods on hand]_{3075-no liberal goods on hand} ; [we]_3068-we are [the party of movement]_{3076-the party of movement} , and must perforce stand still . The fact is , all the great questions are settled . [No one]_{6647-no one} will burn [his]_{6647-no one} fingers with [the Irish Church]_{1821-the irish church} again , in this generation certainly not , probably in no other ; [you]_3067-you could not get [ten men]_{3079-ten men} together in [any part of [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{3080-any part of the country} to consider the corn laws ; [I]_0-i must confess [I]_0-i regret it . [I]_0-i still retain [my]_0-i opinion that a moderate fixed duty would be a wise arrangement , but [I]_0-i quite despair in [my]_0-i time of any such advance of opinion ; as for the ballot , it is hardly tolerated in [debating societies]_{3082-debating societies} . The present government , [[my]_0-i dear]_{6649-my dear} [George]_373-george , will expire from inanition . [I]_0-i always told [the cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet} [they]_{6722-the cabinet} were going on too fast . [They]_{6722-the cabinet} should have kept back municipal reform . It would have carried [us]_3085-us on for five years . It was [our]_3085-us only piece de resistance . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i look upon [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} as a mere vestry , ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i believe it to be completely used up . Reform has dished it . There are [no men]_{3087-no men} , and naturally , because the constituencies elect [themselves]_{3087-no men} , and [the constituencies]_{3088-the constituencies} are the most mediocre of [the nation]_{7104-the nation} . [The House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} now is like a spendthrift living on [[his]_3091-his capital]_{3092-his capital} . The business is done and the speeches are made by [men formed in the old school]_{3093-men formed in the old school} . The influence of [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} is mainly kept up by old social traditions . [I]_0-i believe if [the eldest sons of peers now members]_{3095-the eldest sons of peers now members} would all accept the Chiltern hundreds , and [the House]_{929-the house} thus cease to be fashionable , before a year was past , it would be as odious and as contemptible as [the Rump Parliament]_{3097-the rump parliament} . ” “_{[3097-the rump parliament]} Well , [you]_3098-you are now [the eldest son of a peer]_{3099-the eldest son of a peer} , ” said [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , smiling . “_{[3097-the rump parliament]} Why do [you]_3098-you not set an example , instead of spending [[your]_3098-you father]_{6930-your father} ’s substance and [your]_3098-you own in fighting [a corrupt borough]_{3101-a corrupt borough} ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am [vox clamantis]_{517-vox clamantis} , ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not despair of its being done . But what [I]_0-i want is some big guns to do it . Let [the eldest son of [a Tory duke]_{3103-a tory duke}]_{3102-the eldest son of a tory duke} and [the eldest son of [a Whig duke]_{3105-a whig duke}]_{3104-the eldest son of a whig duke} do the same thing on the same day , and give the reason why . If [Saxmundham]_{518-saxmundham} , for example , and [Harlaxton]_{519-harlaxton} would do it , the game would be up . ” “_{[518-saxmundham]} On the contrary , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , “_{[518-saxmundham]} [Saxmundham]_{518-saxmundham} , [I]_0-i can tell [you]_3098-you , will be [the new cabinet minister]_{3106-the new cabinet minister} . ” “_{[3106-the new cabinet minister]} [Degenerate land]_{3107-degenerate land} ! ” exclaimed [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_{[3106-the new cabinet minister]} Ah ! in the eighteenth century there was always a cause to sustain the political genius of [the country,—the]_{3108-the country,—the} cause of [the rightful dynasty]_{3109-the rightful dynasty} . ” “_[401-god] Well , thank [God]_401-god , [we]_3110-we have got rid of all those troubles , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “_[401-god] Rid of them ! [I]_0-i do not know that . [I]_0-i saw a great deal of [the Duke of [Modena]_134-modena]_{3111-the duke of modena} this year , and tried as well as [I]_0-i could to open [his]_{3111-the duke of modena} mind to the situation . ” “_[3098-you] [[You]_3098-you traitor]_{3112-you traitor} ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “_[3098-you] If [I]_0-i were [Secretary of State]_{3113-secretary of state} , [I]_0-i would order [the butler]_{3114-the butler} to arrest [you]_3098-you immediately , and send [you]_3098-you to [the Tower]_{3115-the tower} in [a hack cab]_{3116-a hack cab} ; but as [I]_0-i am only [a President of [a Board]_{3118-a board} and [[your]_3098-you uncle]_{3119-your uncle}]_{3117-a president of a board and your uncle} , [you]_3098-you will escape . ” “_{[3117-a president of a board and your uncle]} Well , [I]_0-i should think [all sensible men]_{3120-all sensible men} , ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , “_{[3120-all sensible men]} of all parties will agree , that before [we]_3121-we try a republic , it would be better to give a chance to [the rightful heir]_{3122-the rightful heir} . ” “_{[3123-a republican]} Well , [I]_0-i am not [a republican]_{3123-a republican} , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , “_[0-i] and [I]_0-i think [Queen Victoria]_{520-queen victoria} , particularly if [she]_{520-queen victoria} make a wise and happy marriage , need not much fear [the Duke of [Modena]_134-modena]_{3111-the duke of modena} . ” “_{[3111-the duke of modena]} [He]_{3111-the duke of modena} is [[our]_3121-we sovereign lord]_{3125-our sovereign lord} , all the same , ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_{[3111-the duke of modena]} [I]_0-i wish [he]_{3111-the duke of modena} were more aware of it [himself]_{3111-the duke of modena} . Instead of looking to a restoration to [his]_{3111-the duke of modena} throne , [I]_0-i found [him]_{3111-the duke of modena} always harping on the fear of French invasion . [I]_0-i could not make [him]_{3111-the duke of modena} understand that [France]_12-france was [[his]_{3111-the duke of modena} natural ally]_{3126-his natural ally} , and that without [her]_{520-queen victoria} help , [Charlie]_{351-charles the first} was not likely to have [his]_{351-charles the first} own again . ” “_{[351-charles the first]} Well , as [you]_3127-you admire [pretenders]_{6767-pretenders} , [George]_373-george , [I]_0-i wish [you]_3127-you were in [my]_0-i shoes this morning , for [I]_0-i have got one of the most disagreeable interviews on hand which ever fell to [my]_0-i lot . ” “_{[3129-my dear uncle]} How so , [[my]_0-i dear uncle]_{3129-my dear uncle} ? ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , in a tone of sympathy , for [he]_{442-waldershare} saw that the countenance of [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was disturbed . “_{[3129-my dear uncle]} [[My]_0-i unhappy ward]_{3130-my unhappy ward} , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ; “_[3127-you] [you]_3127-you know , of course , something about [him]_{3130-my unhappy ward} . ” “_{[3130-my unhappy ward]} Well , [I]_0-i was at [school]_6723-school and college , ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , “_{[3130-my unhappy ward]} when it all happened . But [I]_0-i have just heard that [you]_3127-you had relations with [him]_{3130-my unhappy ward} . ” “_[3127-you] The most intimate ; and there is the bitterness . There existed between [[his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} mother]_{6859-his mother} [Queen Agrippina]_{359-queen agrippina} and [myself]_0-i ties of entire friendship . In [her]_{359-queen agrippina} last years and in [her]_{359-queen agrippina} greatest adversity [she]_{359-queen agrippina} appealed to [me]_0-i to be [the guardian of [[her]_{359-queen agrippina} son]_{955-her son}]_{3133-the guardian of her son} . [He]_{3130-my unhappy ward} inherited all [her]_{359-queen agrippina} beauty and apparently all [her]_{359-queen agrippina} sweetness of disposition . [I]_0-i took the greatest pains with [him]_{3130-my unhappy ward} . [He]_{3130-my unhappy ward} was at [Eton]_25-eton , and did well [there]_890-there . [He]_{3130-my unhappy ward} was very popular ; [I]_0-i never was so deceived in [a boy]_{789-a boy} in [my]_0-i life . [I]_0-i though [him]_{3130-my unhappy ward} the most docile of [human beings]_{3137-human beings} , and that [I]_0-i had gained over [him]_{3130-my unhappy ward} an entire influence . [I]_0-i am sure it would have been exercised for [his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} benefit . In short , [I]_0-i may say it now , [I]_0-i looked upon [him]_{3130-my unhappy ward} as [a son]_{6730-a son} , and [he]_{3130-my unhappy ward} certainly would have been [[my]_0-i heir]_{3139-my heir} ; and yet all this time , from [his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} seventeenth year , [he]_{3130-my unhappy ward} was immersed in political intrigue , and carrying on plots against [the sovereign of [[his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} country]_{3141-his country}]_{3140-the sovereign of his country} , even under [my]_0-i own roof . ” “_[0-i] How very interesting ! ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_[0-i] It may be interesting to [you]_3142-you ; [I]_0-i know what it cost [me]_0-i . The greatest anxiety and sorrow , and even nearly compromised [my]_0-i honour . Had [I]_0-i not [a large - hearted chief]_{3143-a large - hearted chief} and [a true man of [the world]_{6658-the world} to deal with]_{3144-a true man of the world to deal with} , [I]_0-i must have retired from [the government]_{818-the government} . ” “_{[3130-my unhappy ward]} How could [he]_{3130-my unhappy ward} manage it ? ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_{[3130-my unhappy ward]} [You]_3142-you have no conception of the devices and resources of [the secret societies of [Europe]_6-europe]_{3147-the secret societies of europe} , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “_{[3130-my unhappy ward]} [[His]_{3130-my unhappy ward} drawing - master]_{3148-his drawing - master} , [[his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} fencing - master]_{3149-his fencing - master} , [[his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} dancing - master]_{3150-his dancing - master} , all [[his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} professors of languages , who delighted [me]_0-i by [their]_{3151-his professors of languages , who delighted me by their testimony to his accomplishments and their praises of his quickness and assiduity} testimony to [his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} accomplishments and [their]_{3151-his professors of languages , who delighted me by their testimony to his accomplishments and their praises of his quickness and assiduity} praises of [his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} quickness and assiduity]_{3151-his professors of languages , who delighted me by their testimony to his accomplishments and their praises of his quickness and assiduity} , were active confederates in bringing about events which might have occasioned an European war . [He]_{3130-my unhappy ward} left [me]_0-i avowedly to pay a visit in [the country]_{6643-the country} , and [I]_0-i even received letters from [him]_{3130-my unhappy ward} with the postmark of [the neighbouring town]_{3153-the neighbouring town} ; letters all prepared beforehand . [My]_0-i first authentic information as to [his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} movements was to learn , that [he]_{3130-my unhappy ward} had headed [an invading force]_{3154-an invading force} , landed on [the shores which [he]_{3130-my unhappy ward} claimed as [his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} own]_{3155-the shores which he claimed as his own} , was defeated and [a prisoner]_{7455-a prisoner} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i remember it , ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i had just then gone up to [St. John ’s]_{135-st. john ’s} , and [I]_0-i remember reading it with the greatest excitement . ” “_[0-i] All this was bad enough , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , “_[0-i] but this is not [my]_0-i sorrow . [I]_0-i saved [him]_{3130-my unhappy ward} from death , or at least a dreadful imprisonment . [He]_{3130-my unhappy ward} was permitted to sail to [America]_136-america on [his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} parole that [he]_{3130-my unhappy ward} would never return to [Europe]_6-europe , and [I]_0-i was required , and on [his]_{3130-my unhappy ward} solemn appeal [I]_0-i consented , to give [my]_0-i personal engagement that the compact should be sacred . Before two years had elapsed , supported all this time , too , by [my]_0-i bounty , there was an attempt , almost successful , to assassinate [the king]_{6628-the king} , and [[my]_0-i ward]_{3158-my ward} was discovered and seized in [the capital]_{3159-the capital} . This time [he]_{3130-my unhappy ward} was immured , and for life , in [the strongest fortress of [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{3160-the strongest fortress of the country} ; but [secret societies]_{6847-secret societies} laugh at governments , and though [he]_{3130-my unhappy ward} endured a considerable imprisonment , [the world]_{6658-the world} has recently been astounded by hearing that [he]_{3130-my unhappy ward} had escaped . Yes ; [he]_{3130-my unhappy ward} is in [London]_10-london and has been [here]_1520-here , though in studied obscurity , for some little time . [He]_{3130-my unhappy ward} has never appealed to [me]_0-i until within these few days , and now only on the ground that there are some family affairs which can not be arranged without [my]_0-i approval . [I]_0-i had great doubts whether [I]_0-i should receive [him]_{3130-my unhappy ward} . [I]_0-i feel [I]_0-i ought not to have done so . But [I]_0-i hesitated , and [I]_0-i know not what may be the truth about [women]_900-women , but of this [I]_0-i am quite sure , [the man who hesitates]_{3166-the man who hesitates} is lost . ” “_{[3166-the man who hesitates]} How [I]_0-i should like to present at the interview , [[my]_0-i dear uncle]_{3129-my dear uncle} ! ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_[0-i] And [I]_0-i should not be sorry to have [a witness]_{3168-a witness} , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , “_[0-i] but it is impossible . [I]_0-i am ashamed to say how unhinged [I]_0-i feel ; [no person , and no memories]_{3169-no person , and no memories} , ought to exercise such an influence over one . To tell [you]_{3129-my dear uncle} the truth , [I]_0-i encouraged [your]_{3129-my dear uncle} pleasant gossip at breakfast by way of distraction at this moment , and now ” — — At this moment , [the groom of the chambers]_{1246-the groom of the chambers} entered and announced “_[3170-his] [[His]_3170-his royal highness]_{3171-his royal highness} , [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} . ” [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , who was too agitated to speak , waved [his]_{326-mr. wilton} hand to [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} to retire , and [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} nephew]_{2707-his nephew} vanished . As [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was descending the staircase , [he]_{442-waldershare} drew back on a landing - place to permit [the prince]_{7878-the prince} to advance undisturbed . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} apparently did not observe [him]_{442-waldershare} , but when [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} caught the countenance of [the visitor]_{7880-the visitor} , [he]_{442-waldershare} started . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know , [sir]_6912-sir , [you]_6912-sir are prejudiced against [me]_0-i , ” said [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} , bowing before [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} with a sort of haughty humility , “_[6912-sir] and therefore [I]_0-i the more appreciate [your]_6912-sir condescension in receiving [me]_0-i . ” “_[6912-sir] [I]_0-i have no wish to refer to the past , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} somewhat sternly . “_[6912-sir] [You]_6912-sir mentioned in [your]_6912-sir letter that [my]_0-i co - operation was necessary with reference to [your]_6912-sir private affairs , of which [I]_0-i once was [a trustee]_{3173-a trustee} , and under those circumstances [I]_0-i felt it [my]_0-i duty to accede to [your]_6912-sir request . [I]_0-i wish [our]_3174-our communication to be limited to that business . ” “_[0-i] It shall be so strictly , ” said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} ; “_[0-i] [you]_6912-sir may remember , [sir]_6912-sir , that at the unhappy period when [we]_3174-our were deprived of [our]_3174-our throne , the name of [Queen Agrippina]_{359-queen agrippina} was inscribed on the great book of [the state]_{1022-the state} for a considerable sum , for which the credit of [the state]_{1022-the state} was pledged to [her]_{359-queen agrippina} . It was strictly [her]_{359-queen agrippina} private property , and had mainly accrued through the sale of the estates of [[her]_{359-queen agrippina} ancestors]_{3178-her ancestors} . This sum was confiscated , and several other amounts , which belonged to [members of [our]_3174-our house]_{3179-members of our house} and to [[our]_3174-our friends]_{6653-our friends} . It was an act of pure rapine , so gross , that as time revolved , and the sense of justice gradually returned to the hearts of [men]_1114-men , restitution was made in every instance except [my]_0-i own , though [I]_0-i have reason to believe that individual claim was the strongest . [[My]_0-i bankers]_{3182-my bankers} , [the house of [Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel}]_{7431-the house of neuchatel} , who have much interested [themselves]_{3182-my bankers} in this matter , and have considerable influence with [the government that succeeded [us]_3174-our]_{3184-the government that succeeded us} , have brought things to this pass , that [we]_3174-our have reason to believe [our]_3174-our claim would be conceded , if some of [the foreign governments]_{3185-the foreign governments} , and especially [the government of [this country]_{6657-this country}]_{3186-the government of this country} , would signify that the settlement would not be disagreeable to [them]_{3185-the foreign governments} . ” And [the prince]_{7878-the prince} ceased , and raising [his]_{7878-the prince} eyes , which were downcast as [he]_{7878-the prince} spoke , looked [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} straight in the face . “_[3188-her] Before such a proposal could even be considered by [[Her]_3188-her Majesty]_{3189-her majesty} ’s Government , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} with a reddening cheek , “_[3188-her] the intimation must be made to [them]_{3185-the foreign governments} by authority . If [the minister of [[your]_3191-your country]_{6760-your country}]_{3190-the minister of your country} has such an intimation to make to [ours]_3174-our , [he]_{3190-the minister of your country} should address [himself]_{3190-the minister of your country} to the proper quarter , to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . ” “_{[3190-the minister of your country]} [I]_0-i understand , ” said [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} ; “_{[3190-the minister of your country]} but [governments]_{3193-governments} , like [individuals]_{3194-individuals} , sometimes shrink from formality . [The government of [[my]_0-i country]_{6831-my country}]_{3195-the government of my country} will act on the intimation , but [they]_{3195-the government of my country} do not care to make it an affair of despatches . ” “_{[3195-the government of my country]} There is only one way of transacting business , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} frigidly , and as if , so far as [he]_0-i was concerned , the interview was ended . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been advised on high authority , ” said [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} , speaking very slowly , “_{[3195-the government of my country]} that if [any member of the present cabinet]_{3197-any member of the present cabinet} will mention in conversation to [the representative of [[my]_0-i country]_{6831-my country} here]_{3198-the representative of my country here} , that the act of justice would not be disagreeable to [the British Government]_{138-the british government} , the affair is finished . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i doubt whether [any one of [[my]_0-i colleagues]_{3201-my colleagues}]_{3200-any one of my colleagues} would be prepared to undertake a personal interference of that kind with [a foreign government]_{3202-a foreign government} , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} stiffly . “_[0-i] For [my]_0-i own part , [I]_0-i have had quite enough of such interpositions never to venture on them again . ” “_[0-i] The expression of feeling desired would involve no sort of engagement , ” said [the imperturbable prince]_{7883-the imperturbable prince} . “_[0-i] That depends on the conscience of [the individual who interferes]_{3203-the individual who interferes} . [No man of honour]_{3204-no man of honour} would be justified in so interposing if [he]_{3204-no man of honour} believed [he]_{3204-no man of honour} was thus furnishing arms against [the very government of which [he]_{3204-no man of honour} solicited the favour]_{3205-the very government of which he solicited the favour} . ” “_{[3204-no man of honour]} But why should [he]_{3204-no man of honour} believe this ? ” asked [the prince]_{7878-the prince} with great calmness . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i think upon reflection , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , taking up at the same time an opened letter which was before [him]_0-i , as if [he]_0-i wished to resume the private business on which [he]_0-i had been previously engaged , “_{[3204-no man of honour]} that [[your]_0-i royal highness]_{3206-your royal highness} might find very adequate reasons for the belief . ” “_{[3206-your royal highness]} [I]_0-i would put this before [you]_0-i with great deference , [sir]_6912-sir , ” said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . “_[0-i] Take [my]_0-i own case ; is it not more likely that [I]_0-i should lead that life of refined retirement , which [I]_0-i really desire , were [I]_0-i in possession of the means to maintain such a position with becoming dignity , than if [I]_0-i were distressed , and harassed , and disgusted , every day , with sights and incidents which alike outrage [my]_0-i taste and self - respect ? It is not prosperity , according to common belief , that makes [conspirators]_{3208-conspirators} . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i were in a position , and a refined position , ” rejoined [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} sharply ; “_[0-i] [you]_0-i had means adequate to all that [a gentleman]_{741-a gentleman} could desire , and might have been [a person of great consideration]_{3210-a person of great consideration} , and [you]_0-i wantonly destroyed all this . ” “_[0-i] It might be remembered that [I]_0-i was young . ” “_[0-i] Yes , [you]_0-i were young , very young , and [your]_0-i folly was condoned . [You]_0-i might have begun life again , for to [the world]_{6658-the world} at least [you]_0-i were [a man of honour]_{1788-a man of honour} . [You]_0-i had not deceived [the world]_{6658-the world} , whatever [you]_0-i might have done to [others]_728-others . ” “_[0-i] If [I]_0-i presume to make another remark , ” said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} calmly , but pale , “_[0-i] it is only , believe [me]_0-i , [sir]_6912-sir , from the profound respect [I]_0-i feel for [you]_6912-sir . Do not misunderstand these feelings , [sir]_6912-sir . [They]_3217-they are not unbecoming the past . Now that [[my]_0-i mother]_{3218-my mother} has departed , there is [no one to whom [I]_0-i am attached except [yourself]_6912-sir]_{3219-no one to whom i am attached except yourself} . [I]_0-i have no feeling whatever towards [any other human being]_{3220-any other human being} . All [my]_0-i thought and all [my]_0-i sentiment are engrossed by [[my]_0-i country]_{6831-my country} . But pardon [me]_0-i , [dear sir]_{3222-dear sir} , for so let [me]_0-i call [you]_{3222-dear sir} , if [I]_0-i venture to say that , in [your]_{3222-dear sir} decision on [my]_0-i conduct , [you]_{3222-dear sir} have never taken into consideration the position which [I]_0-i inherited . ” “_{[3222-dear sir]} [I]_0-i do not follow [you]_0-i , [sir]_6912-sir . ” “_[0-i] [You]_{3222-dear sir} never will remember that [I]_0-i am [the child of destiny]_{3224-the child of destiny} , ” said [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} . “_{[3224-the child of destiny]} That destiny will again place [me]_0-i on the throne of [[my]_0-i fathers]_{3225-my fathers} . That is as certain as [I]_0-i am now speaking to [you]_{3222-dear sir} . But destiny for its fulfilment ordains action . [Its]_3226-its decrees are inexorable , but they are obscure , and the being whose career it directs is as a man travelling in a dark night ; [he]_3227-he reaches [his]_3227-he goal even without the aid of stars or moon . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i really do not understand what destiny means , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i understand what conduct means , and [I]_0-i recognise that it should be regulated by truth and honour . [I]_0-i think [a man]_{807-a man} had better have nothing to do with destiny , particularly if it is to make [him]_{807-a man} forfeit [his]_{807-a man} parole . ” “_[6912-sir] Ah ! [sir]_6912-sir , [I]_0-i well know that on that head [you]_6912-sir entertain a great prejudice in [my]_0-i respect . Believe [me]_0-i it is not just . [Even lawyers]_{3230-even lawyers} acknowledge that a contract which is impossible can not be violated . [My]_0-i return from [America]_136-america was inevitable . The aspirations of [a great people]_{3231-a great people} and of [many communities]_{3232-many communities} required [my]_0-i presence in [Europe]_6-europe . [My]_0-i return was the natural development of the inevitable principle of historical necessity . ” “_[3233-her] Well , that principle is not recognised by [[Her]_3233-her Majesty ’s Ministers]_{3234-her majesty ’s ministers} , ” said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , and both [himself]_{326-mr. wilton} and [the prince]_{7878-the prince} seemed to rise at the same time . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i thank [you]_6912-sir , [sir]_6912-sir , for this interview , ” said [[his]_0-i royal highness]_{3171-his royal highness} . “_[6912-sir] [You]_6912-sir will not help [me]_0-i , but what [I]_0-i require will happen by some other means . It is necessary , and therefore it will occur . ” [The prince]_{7878-the prince} remounted [his]_{7878-the prince} horse , and rode off quickly till [he]_{7878-the prince} reached [the Strand]_{1992-the strand} , where obstacles to rapid progress commenced , and though impatient , it was some time before [he]_{7878-the prince} reached [Bishopsgate Street]_{106-bishopsgate street} . [He]_{7878-the prince} entered [the spacious courtyard of [a noble mansion]_{7892-a noble mansion}]_{7891-the spacious courtyard of a noble mansion} , and , giving [his]_{7878-the prince} horse to [the groom]_{7893-the groom} , inquired for [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , to whom [he]_{7878-the prince} was at once ushered,—seated in [a fine apartment]_{7894-a fine apartment} at a table covered with many papers . “_{[3236-my prince]} Well , [[my]_0-i prince]_{3236-my prince} , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} with a smiling eye , “_{[3236-my prince]} what brings [such a great man]_{3237-such a great man} into [the City]_{6868-the city} to - day ? Have [you]_{3236-my prince} seen [[your]_{3236-my prince} great friend]_{3239-your great friend} ? ” And then [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} gave [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} a succinct but sufficient summary of [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} recent interview . “_{[3236-my prince]} Ah ! ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “_{[3236-my prince]} so it is , so it is ; [I]_0-i dare say if [you]_{3236-my prince} were received at [St. James ’]_{64-st. james} , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} would not be so very particular ; but [we]_3240-we must take things as [we]_3240-we find them . If [[our]_3240-we fine friends]_{3241-our fine friends} will not help [us]_3240-we , [you]_{3236-my prince} must try [us]_3240-we [poor business men in [the City]_{6868-the city}]_{3242-poor business men in the city} . [We]_3240-we can manage things here sometimes which puzzle [them]_{3242-poor business men in the city} at [the West End]_{140-the west end} . [I]_0-i saw [you]_{3236-my prince} were disturbed when [you]_{3236-my prince} came in . Put on a good countenance . [Nobody]_2478-nobody should ever look anxious except [those who have no anxiety]_{3245-those who have no anxiety} . [I]_0-i dare say [you]_{3236-my prince} would like to know how [your]_{3236-my prince} account is . [I]_0-i will send for it . It is not so bad as [you]_{3236-my prince} think . [I]_0-i put a thousand pounds to it in the hope that [[your]_{3236-my prince} fine friend]_{3246-your fine friend} would help [us]_3240-we , but [I]_0-i shall not take it off again . [[My]_0-i Louis]_{3247-my louis} is going to - night to [Paris]_43-paris , and [he]_{3247-my louis} shall call upon [the ministers]_{7762-the ministers} and see what can be done . In the meantime , good appetite , [sir]_6912-sir . [I]_0-i am going to luncheon , and there is a place for [you]_{3236-my prince} . And [I]_0-i will show [you]_{3236-my prince} [my]_0-i Gainsborough that [I]_0-i have just bought , from [a family for whom it was painted]_{3250-a family for whom it was painted} . The face is divine , very like [our]_3240-we [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} . [I]_0-i am going to send the picture down to [Hainault]_111-hainault . [I]_0-i wo n’t tell [you]_{3236-my prince} what [I]_0-i gave for it , because perhaps [you]_{3236-my prince} would tell [[my]_0-i wife]_{7422-my wife} and [she]_{7422-my wife} would be very angry . [She]_{7422-my wife} would want the money for [an infant school]_{3252-an infant school} . But [I]_0-i think [she]_{7422-my wife} has schools enough . Now to lunch . ” On the afternoon of this day there was a half - holiday at [the office]_{1917-the office} , and [Endymion]_425-endymion had engaged to accompany [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} on some expedition . [They]_3240-we had been talking together in [[his]_425-endymion room]_{1563-his room} where [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was finishing [his]_{442-waldershare} careless toilette , which however was never finished , and [they]_3240-we had just opened the house door and were sallying forth when [Colonel Albert]_466-myra rode up . [He]_0-i gave a kind nod to [Endymion]_425-endymion , but did not speak , and [the companions]_{712-the companions} went on . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} By the by , [Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} , ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , pressing [his]_425-endymion arm and bubbling with excitement , “_{[482-miss ferrars]} [I]_0-i have found out who [[your]_{482-miss ferrars} colonel]_{3253-your colonel} is . It is a wondrous tale , and [I]_0-i will tell it all to [you]_{482-miss ferrars} as [we]_3254-we go on . ” [Endymion]_425-endymion had now passed three years of [his]_425-endymion life in [London]_10-london , and considering the hard circumstances under which [he]_425-endymion had commenced this career , [he]_425-endymion might on the whole look back to those years without dissatisfaction . Three years ago [he]_425-endymion was poor and friendless , utterly ignorant of [the world]_{6658-the world} , and with nothing to guide [him]_425-endymion but [his]_425-endymion own good sense . [His]_425-endymion slender salary had not yet been increased , but with the generosity and aid of [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} and the liberality of [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} , [he]_425-endymion was easy in [his]_425-endymion circumstances . Through [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} , [he]_425-endymion had become acquainted with a certain sort of miscellaneous life , a knowledge of which is highly valuable to [a youth]_{7900-a youth} , but which is seldom attained without risk . [Endymion]_425-endymion , on the contrary , was always guarded from danger . Through [his]_425-endymion most unexpected connection with [the Neuchatel family]_{2709-the neuchatel family} , [he]_425-endymion had seen something of life in circles of refinement and high consideration , and had even caught glimpses of that great world of which [he]_425-endymion read so much and heard [people]_6681-people talk more , the world of [the Lord Roehamptons]_{522-the roehamptons} and [the Lady Montforts]_{523-the montforts} , and all [those dazzling people whose sayings and doings form the taste , and supply the conversation]_{7903-those dazzling people whose sayings and doings form the taste , and supply the conversation} , and leaven the existence of admiring or [wondering millions]_{7904-wondering millions} . None of these incidents , however , had induced any change in the scheme of [his]_425-endymion existence . [Endymion]_425-endymion was still content with [his]_425-endymion cleanly and airy garret ; still dined at [Joe ’s]_430-joe ; was still sedulous at [[his]_425-endymion office]_{6810-his office} , and always popular with [[his]_425-endymion fellow clerks]_{7906-his fellow clerks} . [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} , indeed , who studied the “_[0-i] Morning Post ” with intentness , had discovered the name of [Endymion]_425-endymion in the elaborate lists of attendants on [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} ’s receptions , and had duly notified the important event to [[his]_{429-seymour hicks} colleagues]_{1237-his colleagues} ; but [Endymion]_425-endymion was not severely bantered on the occasion , for , since the withdrawal of [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} from the bureau , the stock of envy at [Somerset House]_{72-somerset house} was sensibly diminished . [[His]_425-endymion lodging]_{7908-his lodging} at [the Rodneys ’]_{7007-the rodneys ’} , however , had brought [Endymion]_425-endymion something more valuable than an innocuous familiarity with [their]_{7007-the rodneys ’} various and suggestive life . In the friendship of [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} [he]_425-endymion found a rich compensation for being withdrawn from [[his]_425-endymion school]_{1071-his school} and deprived of [his]_425-endymion university . The care of [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} had made [Endymion]_425-endymion [a good classical scholar]_{7912-a good classical scholar} , and [he]_425-endymion had realised a degree of culture which it delighted [the brilliant and eccentric Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} to enrich and to complete . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} guided [his]_425-endymion opinions , and directed [his]_425-endymion studies , and formed [his]_425-endymion taste . Alone at night in [[his]_425-endymion garret]_{7913-his garret} , there was no solitude , for [he]_425-endymion had always some book or some periodical , English or foreign , with which [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} had supplied [him]_425-endymion , and which [he]_{442-waldershare} assured [Endymion]_425-endymion it was absolutely necessary that [he]_425-endymion should read and master . Nor was [his]_425-endymion acquaintance with [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} less valuable , or less fruitful of results . [He]_{376-baron sergius} too became interested in [Endymion]_425-endymion , and poured forth to [him]_425-endymion , apparently without reserve , all the treasures of [his]_425-endymion vast experience of [men]_1114-men and things , especially with reference to the conduct of external affairs . [He]_{376-baron sergius} initiated [him]_425-endymion in the cardinal principles of the policies of [different nations]_{7915-different nations} ; [he]_{376-baron sergius} revealed to [him]_425-endymion the real character of [the chief actors in the scene]_{7916-the chief actors in the scene} . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} The first requisite , ” [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} would say , “_{[482-miss ferrars]} in the successful conduct of public affairs is a personal acquaintance with [the statesmen engaged]_{3255-the statesmen engaged} . It is possible that events may not depend now , so much as they did a century ago , on individual feeling , but , even if prompted by general principles , their application and management are always coloured by the idiosyncrasy of [the chief actors]_{3256-the chief actors} . The great advantage which [[your]_3257-your [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{3258-your lord roehampton} , for example , has over all [[his]_{3258-your lord roehampton} colleagues]_{1237-his colleagues} in la haute politique , is that [he]_{3258-your lord roehampton} was [one of [[your]_3257-your plenipotentiaries at the Congress of [Vienna]_28-vienna]_{3261-your plenipotentiaries at the congress of vienna}]_{3260-one of your plenipotentiaries at the congress of vienna} . There [he]_{3258-your lord roehampton} learned to gauge [the men who govern [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{3262-the men who govern the world} . Do [you]_3257-your think [a man like that , called upon to deal with a Metternich]_{3264-a man like that , called upon to deal with a metternich} or [a Pozzo]_{3265-a pozzo} , has no advantage over [an individual who never leaves [his]_{3266-an individual who never leaves his chair in downing street except to kill grouse} chair in [Downing Street]_{4-downing street} except to kill grouse]_{3266-an individual who never leaves his chair in downing street except to kill grouse} ? Pah ! [Metternich]_{354-metternich} and [Pozzo]_524-pozzo know very well that [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} knows [them]_3267-they , and [they]_3267-they set about affairs with [him]_{3258-your lord roehampton} in a totally different spirit from that with which [they]_3267-they circumvent [some statesman who has issued from the barricades of [Paris]_43-paris]_{3268-some statesman who has issued from the barricades of paris} . ” Nor must it be forgotten that [[his]_{3258-your lord roehampton} debating society]_{7917-his debating society} and the acquaintance which [he]_{3258-your lord roehampton} had formed [there]_890-there , were highly beneficial to [Endymion]_425-endymion . Under the roof of [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{7919-mr. bertie tremaine} [he]_{3258-your lord roehampton} enjoyed the opportunity of forming an acquaintance with a large body of [young men of breeding , of high education , and full of ambition]_{7920-young men of breeding , of high education , and full of ambition} , that was a substitute for the society , becoming [his]_{3258-your lord roehampton} youth and station , which [he]_{3258-your lord roehampton} had lost by not going to [the university]_{801-the university} . With [all these individuals]_{7922-all these individuals} , and with all [their]_{7922-all these individuals} circles , [Endymion]_425-endymion was a favourite . No doubt [his]_425-endymion good looks , [his]_425-endymion mien — which was both cheerful and pensive — [his]_425-endymion graceful and quiet manners , all told in [his]_425-endymion favour , and gave [him]_425-endymion a good start , but further acquaintance always sustained the first impression . [He]_425-endymion was intelligent and well - informed , without any alarming originality , or too positive convictions . [He]_425-endymion listened not only with patience but with interest to all , and ever avoided controversy . Here are some of the elements of [a man]_{807-a man} ’s popularity . What was [his]_425-endymion intellectual reach , and what [his]_425-endymion real character , it was difficult at this time to decide . [He]_425-endymion was still very young , only on the verge of [his]_425-endymion twentieth year ; and [his]_425-endymion character had no doubt been influenced , it might be suppressed , by the crushing misfortunes of [[his]_425-endymion family]_{1426-his family} . The influence of [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} was supreme over [him]_425-endymion . [She]_{1096-his sister} had never reconciled [herself]_{1096-his sister} to [their]_7926-their fall . [She]_{1096-his sister} had existed only on the solitary idea of regaining [their]_7926-their position , and [she]_{1096-his sister} had never omitted an occasion to impress upon [him]_425-endymion that [he]_425-endymion had a great mission , and that , aided by [her]_{1096-his sister} devotion , [he]_425-endymion would fulfil it . What [his]_425-endymion own conviction on this subject was may be obscure . Perhaps [he]_425-endymion was organically of that cheerful and easy nature , which is content to enjoy the present , and not brood over the past . The future may throw light upon all these points ; at present it may be admitted that the three years of seemingly bitter and mortifying adversity have not been altogether wanting in beneficial elements in the formation of [his]_425-endymion character and the fashioning of [his]_425-endymion future life . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} heard with great satisfaction from [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} that [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was going to pay a visit to [Hainault]_111-hainault at Easter , and that [he]_425-endymion had asked [himself]_425-endymion . [She]_{499-lady montfort} playfully congratulated [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} on the subject , and spoke as if the affair was almost concluded . [That lady]_{1617-that lady} , however , received the intimation with a serious , not to say distressed countenance . [She]_{499-lady montfort} said that [she]_{499-lady montfort} should be grieved to lose [Adriana]_481-adriana under any circumstances ; but if [her]_{499-lady montfort} marriage in time was a necessity , [she]_{499-lady montfort} trusted [she]_{499-lady montfort} might be united to [some one who would not object to becoming a permanent inmate of [[their]_7929-their house]_{1697-their house}]_{7928-some one who would not object to becoming a permanent inmate of their house} . What [she]_{499-lady montfort} [herself]_{499-lady montfort} desired for [[her]_{499-lady montfort} daughter]_{1609-her daughter} was a union with [some clergyman]_{7932-some clergyman} , and if possible , [the rector of [[their]_7929-their own parish]_{7934-their own parish}]_{7933-the rector of their own parish} . But it was too charming a dream to realise . [The rectory at [Hainault]_111-hainault]_{7935-the rectory at hainault} was almost in [the Park]_{1663-the park} , and was [the prettiest house in [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{7937-the prettiest house in the world} , with [the most lovely garden]_{7939-the most lovely garden} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} [herself]_{499-lady montfort} much preferred [it]_{7935-the rectory at hainault} to [the great mansion]_{7940-the great mansion} — and so on . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} stared at [her]_{499-lady montfort} with impatient astonishment , and then said , “_[3269-your] [[Your]_3269-your daughter]_{3270-your daughter} , [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , ought to make an alliance which would place [her]_{3270-your daughter} at the head of society . ” “_[3269-your] What a fearful destiny , ” said [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , “_[3269-your] for [any one]_{1685-any one} , but overwhelming for one who must feel the whole time that [she]_{3270-your daughter} occupies a position not acquired by [her]_{3270-your daughter} personal qualities ! ” “_{[481-adriana]} [Adriana]_481-adriana is pretty , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[481-adriana]} [I]_0-i think [her]_481-adriana more than pretty ; [she]_481-adriana is highly accomplished and in every way pleasing . What can [you]_3269-your mean , then , [[my]_0-i dear madam]_{3272-my dear madam} , by supposing [she]_481-adriana would occupy a position not acquired by [her]_481-adriana personal qualities ? ” [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} sighed and shook [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} head , and then said , “_[3269-your] [We]_3273-we need not have any controversy on this subject . [I]_0-i have no reason to believe there is any foundation for [my]_0-i fears . [We]_3273-we all like and admire [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . It is impossible not to admire and like [him]_3274-he . [So great a man , and yet so gentle and so kind , so unaffected]_{3275-so great a man , and yet so gentle and so kind , so unaffected} — [I]_0-i would say , so unsophisticated ; but [he]_3274-he has never given the slightest intimation , either to [me]_0-i or [[her]_481-adriana father]_{918-her father} , that [he]_3274-he seriously admired [Adriana]_481-adriana , and [I]_0-i am sure if [he]_3274-he had said anything to [her]_481-adriana [she]_481-adriana would have told [us]_3273-we . ” “_{[481-adriana]} [He]_3274-he is always here , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “_[3274-he] and [he]_3274-he is [a man who used to go nowhere except for form]_{3277-a man who used to go nowhere except for form} . Besides , [I]_0-i know that [he]_3274-he admires [her]_481-adriana , that [he]_3274-he is in love with [her]_481-adriana , and [I]_0-i have not a doubt that [he]_3274-he has invited [himself]_3274-he to [Hainault]_111-hainault in order to declare [his]_3274-he feelings to [her]_481-adriana . ” “_[3274-he] How very dreadful ! ” exclaimed [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} . “_[3274-he] What are [we]_3273-we to do ? ” “_[3274-he] To do ! ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; “_[3274-he] why , sympathise with [his]_3274-he happiness , and complete it . [You]_3278-you will have [a son - in - law of whom [you]_3278-you may well be proud]_{3279-a son - in - law of whom you may well be proud} , and [Adriana]_481-adriana a husband who , thoroughly knowing [the world]_{6658-the world} , and [women]_900-women , and [himself]_3274-he , will be devoted to [her]_481-adriana ; will be [a guide and friend]_{3282-a guide and friend} , [a guide that will never lecture]_{3283-a guide that will never lecture} , and [a friend who will always charm , for there is no companion in [the world]_{6658-the world} like [him]_3274-he]_{3284-a friend who will always charm , for there is no companion in the world like him} , and [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i ought to know , ” added [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “_[0-i] for [I]_0-i always tell [him]_3274-he that [I]_0-i was the last of [his]_3274-he conquests , and [I]_0-i shall ever be grateful to [him]_3274-he for [his]_3274-he having spared to [me]_0-i so much of [[his]_3274-he society]_{3286-his society} . ” “_{[481-adriana]} [Adriana]_481-adriana on this matter will decide for [herself]_481-adriana , ” said [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , in a serious tone , and with a certain degree of dignity . “_{[481-adriana]} Neither [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , nor [myself]_0-i , have ever attempted to control [her]_481-adriana feelings in this respect . ” “_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} Well , [I]_0-i am now about to see [Adriana]_481-adriana , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know [she]_481-adriana is at [home]_726-home . If [I]_0-i had not been obliged to go to [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , [I]_0-i would have asked [you]_0-i to let [me]_0-i pass Easter at [Hainault]_111-hainault [myself]_0-i . ” On this very afternoon , when [Myra]_466-myra , who had been walking in [Regent ’s Park]_{142-regent ’s park} with [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} , returned [home]_726-home , [she]_466-myra found [Adriana]_481-adriana agitated , and really in tears . “_[0-i] What is all this , [dearest]_3288-dearest ? ” inquired [[her]_481-adriana friend]_{2053-her friend} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am too unhappy , ” sobbed [Adriana]_481-adriana , and then [she]_481-adriana told [Myra]_466-myra that [she]_481-adriana had had a visit from [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , and all that had occurred in it . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} had absolutely congratulated [her]_481-adriana on [her]_481-adriana approaching alliance with [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , and when [she]_481-adriana altogether disclaimed it , and expressed [her]_481-adriana complete astonishment at the supposition , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} had told [her]_481-adriana [she]_481-adriana was not justified in giving [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} so much encouragement and trifling with [a man of [his]_{7944-a man of his high character and position} high character and position]_{7944-a man of his high character and position} . “_[0-i] Fancy [my]_0-i giving encouragement to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ! ” exclaimed [Adriana]_481-adriana , and [she]_481-adriana threw [her]_481-adriana arms round the neck of [the friend who was to console [her]_481-adriana]_{7945-the friend who was to console her} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i agree with [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , ” said [Myra]_466-myra , releasing [herself]_466-myra with gentleness from [[her]_466-myra distressed friend]_{7946-her distressed friend} . “_[0-i] It may have been unconsciously on [your]_0-i part , but [I]_0-i think [you]_0-i have encouraged [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_3289-he is constantly conversing with [you]_0-i , and [he]_3289-he is always here , where [he]_3289-he never was before , and , as [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} says , why should [he]_3289-he have asked [himself]_3289-he to pass the Easter at [Hainault]_111-hainault if it were not for [[your]_0-i society]_{3290-your society} ? ” “_[3289-he] [He]_3289-he invited [himself]_3289-he to [Hainault]_111-hainault , because [he]_3289-he is so fond of [papa]_6966-papa , ” said [Adriana]_481-adriana . “_[3289-he] So much the better , if [he]_3289-he is to be [[your]_0-i husband]_{7337-your husband} . That will be an additional element of domestic happiness . ” “_[466-myra] O [Myra]_466-myra ! that [you]_0-i should say such things ! ” exclaimed [Adriana]_481-adriana . “_[0-i] What things ? ” “_[0-i] That [I]_0-i should marry [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i never said anything of the kind . Whom [you]_0-i should marry is a question [you]_0-i must decide for [yourself]_0-i . All that [I]_0-i said was , that if [you]_0-i marry [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , it is fortunate [he]_3289-he is so much liked by [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . ” “_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} [I]_0-i shall not marry [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , ” said [Adriana]_481-adriana with some determination , “_[0-i] and if [he]_3289-he has condescended to think of marrying [me]_0-i , ” [she]_481-adriana continued , “_[3289-he] as [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} says , [I]_0-i think [his]_3289-he motives are so obvious that if [I]_0-i felt for [him]_3289-he any preference it would be immediately extinguished . ” “_[3289-he] Ah ! now [you]_0-i are going to ride [your]_0-i hobby , [[my]_0-i dear]_{6649-my dear} [Adriana]_481-adriana . On that subject [we]_3294-we never can agree ; were [I]_0-i [an heiress]_{866-an heiress} , [I]_0-i should have as little objection to be married for [my]_0-i fortune as [my]_0-i face . [Husbands]_{7749-husbands} , as [I]_0-i have heard , do not care for the latter too long . Have more confidence in [yourself]_0-i , [Adriana]_481-adriana . If [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} wishes to marry [you]_0-i , it is that [he]_3289-he is pleased with [you]_0-i personally , that [he]_3289-he appreciates [your]_0-i intelligence , [your]_0-i culture , [your]_0-i accomplishments , [your]_0-i sweet disposition , and [your]_0-i gentle nature . If in addition to these gifts [you]_0-i have wealth , and even great wealth , [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} will not despise it , will not — for [I]_0-i wish to put it frankly — be uninfluenced by the circumstances , for [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} is [a wise man]_{3297-a wise man} ; but [he]_3289-he would not marry [you]_0-i if [he]_3289-he did not believe that [you]_0-i would make for [him]_3289-he a delightful companion in life , that [you]_0-i would adorn [his]_3289-he circle and illustrate [his]_3289-he name . ” “_[0-i] Ah ! [I]_0-i see [you]_3298-you are all in the plot against [me]_0-i , ” said [Adriana]_481-adriana . “_[3298-you] [I]_0-i have [no friend]_{3299-no friend} . ” “_[3298-you] [[My]_0-i dear]_{6649-my dear} [Adriana]_481-adriana , [I]_0-i think [you]_481-adriana are unreasonable ; [I]_0-i could say even unkind . ” “_[0-i] Oh ! pardon [me]_0-i , [dear Myra]_466-myra , ” said [Adriana]_481-adriana , “_[466-myra] but [I]_0-i really am so very unhappy . ” “_[0-i] About what ? [You]_0-i are [[your]_0-i own mistress]_{7439-your own mistress} in this matter . If [you]_0-i do not like to marry [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , [nobody]_2478-nobody will attempt to control [you]_0-i . What does it signify what [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} says ? or anybody else , except [[your]_0-i own parents]_{3303-your own parents} , who desire nothing but [your]_0-i happiness ? [I]_0-i should never have mentioned [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} to [you]_0-i had [you]_0-i not introduced the subject [yourself]_0-i . And all that [I]_0-i meant to say was , what [I]_0-i repeat , that [your]_0-i creed that [no one]_{6647-no one} can wish to marry [you]_0-i except for [your]_0-i wealth is a morbid conviction , and must lead to unhappiness ; that [I]_0-i do not believe that [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} is influenced in [his]_3305-his overture , if [he]_3305-his make one , by any unworthy motive , and that [any woman whose heart is disengaged]_{3306-any woman whose heart is disengaged} should not lightly repudiate such an advance from [such a man , by which , at all events]_{3307-such a man , by which , at all events} , [she]_{3306-any woman whose heart is disengaged} should feel honoured . ” “_[0-i] But [my]_0-i heart is engaged , ” said [Adriana]_481-adriana in an almost solemn tone . “_[0-i] Oh ! that is quite a different thing ! ” said [Myra]_466-myra , turning pale . “_[0-i] Yes ! ” said [Adriana]_481-adriana ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am devoted to one whose name [I]_0-i can not now mention , perhaps will never mention , but [I]_0-i am devoted to [him]_3305-his . Yes ! ” [she]_481-adriana added with fire , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not altogether so weak a thing as [the Lady Montforts]_{523-the montforts} and [some other persons]_{3308-some other persons} seem to think [me]_0-i — [I]_0-i can feel and decide for [myself]_0-i , and it shall never be said of [me]_0-i that [I]_0-i purchased love . ” There was to be no great party at [Hainault]_111-hainault ; [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} particularly wished that there should be [no fine folks asked]_{7947-no fine folks asked} , and especially [no ambassadors]_{7948-no ambassadors} . All that [he]_0-i wanted was to enjoy the fresh air , and to ramble in [the forest]_{7409-the forest} , of which [he]_0-i had heard so much , with [the young ladies]_{7950-the young ladies} . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} And , by the by , [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “_{[482-miss ferrars]} [we]_3309-we must let what [we]_3309-we were talking about the other day drop . [Adriana]_481-adriana has been with [me]_0-i quite excited about something [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} said to [her]_481-adriana . [I]_0-i soothed [her]_481-adriana and assured [her]_481-adriana [she]_481-adriana should do exactly as [she]_481-adriana liked , and that neither [I]_0-i nor [[her]_481-adriana mother]_{1374-her mother} had any other wishes on such a subject than [her]_481-adriana own . The fact is , [I]_0-i answered [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} originally only half in earnest . If the thing might have happened , [I]_0-i should have been content — but it really never rested on [my]_0-i mind , because such matters must always originate with [[my]_0-i daughter]_{7333-my daughter} . Unless [they]_3312-they come from [her]_{7333-my daughter} , with [me]_0-i they are mere fancies . But now [I]_0-i want [you]_3313-you to help [me]_0-i in another matter , if not more grave , more businesslike . [[My]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} must be amused , although it is a family party . [He]_{7235-my lord} likes [his]_{7235-my lord} rubber ; that [we]_3315-we can manage . But there must be [two or three persons]_{3316-two or three persons} that [he]_{7235-my lord} is not accustomed to meet , and yet who will interest [him]_{7235-my lord} . Now , do [you]_3313-you know , [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} , whom [I]_0-i think of asking ? ” “_[0-i] Not [I]_0-i , [[my]_0-i dear sir]_{3317-my dear sir} . ” “_[0-i] What do [you]_3313-you think of [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} ? ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , looking in [her]_{482-miss ferrars} face with a rather laughing eye . “_[3313-you] Well , [he]_{2462-the colonel} is very agreeable , ” said [Myra]_466-myra , “_{[2462-the colonel]} and many would think interesting , and if [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} does not know [him]_{2462-the colonel} , [I]_0-i think [he]_{2462-the colonel} would do very well . ” “_{[2462-the colonel]} Well , but [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} knows all about [him]_{2462-the colonel} , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_{[499-lady montfort]} Well , that is an advantage , ” said [Myra]_466-myra . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not know , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_[0-i] Life is a very curious thing , eh , [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} ? [One]_6769-one can not ask [one person]_{3320-one person} to meet another even in [[one]_6769-one ’s own home]_{3322-one ’s own home} , without going through a sum of moral arithmetic . ” “_{[482-miss ferrars]} Is it so ? ” said [Myra]_466-myra . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} Well , [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “_{[482-miss ferrars]} [I]_0-i want [your]_{482-miss ferrars} advice and [I]_0-i want [your]_{482-miss ferrars} aid ; but then it is a long story , at which [I]_0-i am rather a bad hand , ” and [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} hesitated . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} [You]_{482-miss ferrars} know , ” [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} said , suddenly resuming , “_{[482-miss ferrars]} [you]_{482-miss ferrars} once asked [me]_0-i who [Colonel Albert]_466-myra was . ” “_{[482-miss ferrars]} But [I]_0-i do not ask [you]_0-i now , ” said [Myra]_466-myra , “_[0-i] because [I]_0-i know . ” “_[0-i] Hah , hah ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , much surprised . “_[0-i] And what [you]_0-i want to know is , ” continued [Myra]_466-myra , “_[0-i] whether [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} would have any objection to meet [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} ? ” “_{[356-prince florestan]} That is something ; but that is comparatively easy . [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i can manage that . But when [they]_3323-they meet — that is the point . But , in the first place , [I]_0-i should like very much to know how [you]_0-i became acquainted with the secret . ” “_[0-i] In a very natural way ; [[my]_0-i brother]_{2830-my brother} was [my]_0-i information , ” [she]_466-myra replied . “_[0-i] Ah ! now [you]_0-i see , ” continued [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , with a serious air , “_[0-i] a word from [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} in [the proper quarter]_{3325-the proper quarter} might be of vast importance to [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . [He]_{7878-the prince} has a large inheritance , and [he]_{7878-the prince} has been kept out of it unjustly . [[Our]_3327-we house]_{3328-our house} has done what [we]_3327-we could for [him]_{7878-the prince} , for [[his]_{7878-the prince} mother]_{6859-his mother} , [Queen Agrippina]_{359-queen agrippina} , was very kind to [[my]_0-i father]_{6935-my father} , and [the house of [Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel}]_{7431-the house of neuchatel} never forgets [its friends]_{3332-its friends} . But [we]_3327-we want something else , [we]_3327-we want [the British Government]_{138-the british government} to intimate that [they]_{138-the british government} will not disapprove of the restitution of the private fortune of [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . [I]_0-i have felt [my]_0-i way with [the premier]_{2980-the premier} ; [he]_{2980-the premier} is not favourable ; [he]_{2980-the premier} is prejudiced against [the prince]_{7878-the prince} ; and so is [the cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet} generally ; and yet all difficulties would vanish at a word from [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . ” “_{[499-lady montfort]} Well , this is a good opportunity for [you]_3337-you to speak to [him]_{7878-the prince} , ” said [Myra]_466-myra . “_[525-hem] [Hem]_525-hem ! ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not so sure about that . [I]_0-i like [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , and , between [ourselves]_3327-we , [I]_0-i wish [he]_{7878-the prince} were [first minister]_{3338-first minister} . [He]_{7878-the prince} understands [the Continent]_{526-the continent} , and would keep things quiet . But , do [you]_3339-you know , [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} , with all [his]_{7878-the prince} playful , good - tempered manner , as if [he]_{7878-the prince} could not say a cross word or do an unkind act , [he]_{7878-the prince} is [a very severe man in business]_{3340-a very severe man in business} . Speak to [him]_{7878-the prince} on business , and [he]_{7878-the prince} is completely changed . [His]_{7878-the prince} brows knit , [he]_{7878-the prince} penetrates [you]_3339-you with the terrible scrutiny of that deep - set eye ; [he]_{7878-the prince} is more than stately , [he]_{7878-the prince} is austere . [I]_0-i have been up to [him]_{7878-the prince} with deputations — [the Governor of [the Bank]_{2767-the bank}]_{2766-the governor of the bank} , and [all the first men in [the City]_{6868-the city}]_{3343-all the first men in the city} , [half of [them]_{3343-all the first men in the city} M.P.s]_{3345-half of them m.p.s} , and [they]_{3343-all the first men in the city} trembled before [him]_{7878-the prince} like aspens . No , it will not do for [me]_0-i to speak to [him]_{7878-the prince} , it will spoil [his]_{7878-the prince} visit . [I]_0-i think the way will be this ; if [he]_{7878-the prince} has no objection to meet [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , [we]_3347-we must watch whether [the prince]_{7878-the prince} makes a favourable impression on [him]_{7878-the prince} , and if that is the case , and [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} likes [him]_{7878-the prince} , what [we]_3347-we must do next is this — [you]_3349-you must speak to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ! ” “_[0-i] Yes , [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} , [you]_{482-miss ferrars} . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} likes [ladies]_2817-ladies . [He]_{7878-the prince} is never austere to [them]_2817-ladies , even if [he]_{7878-the prince} refuses [their]_2817-ladies requests , and sometimes [he]_{7878-the prince} grants [them]_2817-ladies . [I]_0-i thought first of [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} speaking to [him]_{7878-the prince} , but [[my]_0-i wife]_{7422-my wife} will never interfere in anything in which money is concerned ; then [I]_0-i thought [Adriana]_481-adriana might express a hope when [they]_3352-they were walking in [the garden]_{1342-the garden} , but now that is all over ; and so [you]_{482-miss ferrars} alone remain . [I]_0-i have great confidence in [you]_{482-miss ferrars} , ” added [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [you]_{482-miss ferrars} would do it very well . Besides , [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} rather likes [you]_{482-miss ferrars} , for [I]_0-i have observed [him]_{7235-my lord} often go and sit by [you]_{482-miss ferrars} at parties , at [[our]_3355-our house]_{3328-our house} . ” “_{[7235-my lord]} Yes , [he]_{7235-my lord} is very high - bred in that , ” said [Myra]_466-myra , gravely and rather sadly ; “_{[7235-my lord]} and the fact of [my]_0-i being [a dependent]_{3357-a dependent} , [I]_0-i have no doubt , influences [him]_{7235-my lord} . ” “_[0-i] [We]_3355-our are [all dependents]_{3358-all dependents} in [this house]_{3359-this house} , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} with [his]_0-i sweetest smile ; “_[0-i] and [I]_0-i depend upon [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} . ” Affairs on the whole went on in a promising manner . The weather was delightful , and [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} came down to [Hainault]_111-hainault just in time for dinner , the day after [their]_3355-our arrival , and in the highest spirits . [He]_{7235-my lord} seemed to be enjoying a real holiday ; body and mind were in a like state of expansion ; [he]_{7235-my lord} was enchanted with [the domain]_{2581-the domain} ; [he]_{7235-my lord} was delighted with [the mansion]_{1463-the mansion} , everything pleased and gratified [him]_{7235-my lord} , and [he]_{7235-my lord} pleased and gratified [everybody]_{6694-everybody} . [The party]_{1547-the party} consisted only of [themselves]_3355-our , except [one of [the nephews]_{7956-the nephews} , with whom indeed [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was already acquainted]_{7955-one of the nephews , with whom indeed lord roehampton was already acquainted} ; [a lively youth]_{7957-a lively youth} , a little on the turf , not too much , and this suited [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , who was [a statesman of the old aristocratic school]_{7958-a statesman of the old aristocratic school} , still bred horses , and sometimes ran one , and in the midst of an European crisis could spare an hour to [Newmarket]_{113-newmarket} . Perhaps it was [his]_{7235-my lord} only affectation . [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , by whom [he]_{7235-my lord} was seated , had the happy gift of conversation ; but the party was of that delightful dimension , that it permitted talk to be general . [Myra]_466-myra sate next to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , and [he]_{7235-my lord} often addressed [her]_466-myra . [He]_{7235-my lord} was [the soul of the feast]_{7959-the soul of the feast} , and yet it is difficult to describe [his]_{7235-my lord} conversation ; it was a medley of graceful whim , interspersed now and then with a very short anecdote of [a very famous person]_{7960-a very famous person} , or some deeply interesting reminiscence of some critical event . Every now and then [he]_{7235-my lord} appealed to [Adriana]_481-adriana , who sate opposite to [him]_{7235-my lord} in the round table , and [she]_481-adriana trusted that [her]_481-adriana irrepressible smiles would not be interpreted into undue encouragement . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had no objection to meet [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} , provided there were [no other strangers]_{7961-no other strangers} , and the incognito was observed . [He]_{7235-my lord} rather welcomed the proposal , observing [he]_{7235-my lord} liked to know [public men]_{2890-public men} personally ; so , [you]_7963-you can judge of [their]_{2890-public men} calibre , which [you]_7963-you never can do from books and newspapers , or the oral reports of [[their]_{2890-public men} creatures]_{7964-their creatures} or [[their]_{2890-public men} enemies]_{7965-their enemies} . And so on the next day [Colonel Albert]_466-myra was expected . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} did not appear till luncheon ; [he]_0-i had received so many boxes from [Downing Street]_{4-downing street} which required [his]_0-i attention . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} Business will follow one , ” [he]_0-i said ; “_[0-i] yesterday [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i had baffled it . [I]_0-i do not like what [I]_0-i shall do without [[my]_0-i secretaries]_{3360-my secretaries} . [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i shall get [you]_3361-you [young ladies]_{3362-young ladies} to assist [me]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] [You]_3361-you can not have [better secretaries]_{3363-better secretaries} , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} ; “_{[482-miss ferrars]} [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} often helps [me]_0-i . ” Then what was to be done after luncheon ? Would [he]_0-i ride , or would [he]_0-i drive ? And where should [they]_{3362-young ladies} drive and ride to ? But [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} did not much care to drive , and was tired of riding . [He]_0-i would rather walk and ramble about [Hainault]_111-hainault . [He]_0-i wanted to see [the place]_{1335-the place} , and [the forest]_{7409-the forest} and [the fern]_{7968-the fern} , and perhaps hear one of those nightingales that [they]_{3362-young ladies} had talked of in [Portland Place]_{112-portland place} . But [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} did not care to walk , and [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , though it was a holiday in [the City]_{6868-the city} , had a great many letters to write , and so somehow or other it ended in [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} and [the two young ladies]_{7970-the two young ladies} walking out together , and remaining so long and so late , that [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} absolutely contemplated postponing the dinner hour . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} [We]_3364-we shall just be in time , dear [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , ” said [Myra]_466-myra ; “_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} has gone up to [[his]_3365-his rooms]_{2477-his rooms} . [We]_3364-we have heard [a nightingale]_{3367-a nightingale} , and [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} insisted upon [our]_3364-we sitting on the trunk of a tree till it ceased — and it never ceased . ” [Colonel Albert]_466-myra , who had arrived , was presented to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} before dinner . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} received [him]_3365-his with stately courtesy . As [Myra]_466-myra watched , not without interest , the proceeding , [she]_466-myra could scarcely believe , as [she]_466-myra marked the lofty grace and [somewhat haughty mien of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{7971-somewhat haughty mien of lord roehampton} , that it could be the same being of frolic and fancy , and even tender sentiment , with whom [she]_466-myra had been passing the preceding hours . [Colonel Albert]_466-myra sate next to [Myra]_466-myra at dinner , and [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} between [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} and [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} daughter]_{1609-her daughter} . [His]_3365-his manner was different to - day , not less pleased and pleasing , but certainly more restrained . [He]_3365-his encouraged [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} to occupy the chief part in conversation , and whispered to [Adriana]_481-adriana , who became somewhat uneasy ; but the whispers mainly consisted of [his]_3365-his delight in [their]_7973-their morning adventures . When [he]_3365-his remarked that it was one of the most agreeable days of [his]_3365-his life , [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} became a little alarmed . Then [he]_3365-his addressed [Colonel Albert]_466-myra across the table , and said that [he]_3365-his had heard from [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} that [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} had been in [America]_136-america , and asked some questions about [public men]_{2890-public men} , which brought [him]_3365-his out . [Colonel Albert]_466-myra answered with gentleness and modesty , never at any length , but in language which indicated , on all the matters referred to , thought and discrimination . “_{[499-lady montfort]} [I]_0-i suppose [[their]_3368-they society]_{3369-their society} is like [the best society in [Manchester]_{33-manchester}]_{3370-the best society in manchester} ? ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[3367-a nightingale]} It varies in [different cities]_{3371-different cities} , ” said [Colonel Albert]_466-myra . “_{[3367-a nightingale]} In some there is considerable culture , and then refinement of life always follows . ” “_[3368-they] Yes , but whatever [they]_3368-they may be , [they]_3368-they will always be colonial . What is colonial necessarily lacks originality . [[A country]_{2955-a country} that borrows [its]_{2955-a country} language , its laws , and its religion]_{3373-a country that borrows its language , its laws , and its religion} , can not have [its]_{2955-a country} inventive powers much developed . [They]_{2955-a country} got civilised very soon , but [their]_{2955-a country} civilisation was second - hand . ” “_{[2955-a country]} Perhaps [their]_{2955-a country} inventive powers may develop [themselves]_{2955-a country} in other ways , ” said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . “_{[2955-a country]} [A nation]_{6664-a nation} has a fixed quantity of invention , and it will make itself felt . ” “_{[2955-a country]} At present , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “_{[528-the americans]} [the Americans]_{528-the americans} , [I]_0-i think , employ [their]_{528-the americans} invention in imaginary boundary lines . [They]_{528-the americans} are giving [us]_3375-they plenty of trouble now about [Maine]_529-maine . ” After dinner [they]_3375-they had some music ; [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} would not play whist . [He]_0-i insisted on comparing the voices of [[his]_0-i companions]_{2146-his companions} with that of [the nightingales of the morning]_{7978-the nightingales of the morning} . [He]_0-i talked a great deal to [Adriana]_481-adriana , and [Colonel Albert]_466-myra , in the course of the evening much to [Myra]_466-myra , and about [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} more than once had wished to tell [her]_466-myra , as [he]_0-i had already told [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} , how delightful had been [their]_3375-they morning ; but on every occasion [he]_0-i had found [her]_466-myra engaged with [the colonel]_{2462-the colonel} . “_{[528-the americans]} [I]_0-i rather like [[your]_3376-you prince]_{3377-your prince} , ” [he]_0-i had observed to [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , as [they]_3375-they came from [the dining - room]_{2186-the dining - room} . “_{[3377-your prince]} [He]_{3377-your prince} never speaks without thinking ; very reserved , [I]_0-i apprehend . [They]_3378-they say , [an inveterate conspirator]_{3379-an inveterate conspirator} . ” “_[3378-they] [He]_{3377-your prince} has had enough of that , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_{[3377-your prince]} [I]_0-i believe [he]_{3377-your prince} wants to be quiet . ” “_[0-i] [That class of man]_{3380-that class of man} is never quiet , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[3380-that class of man]} But what can [he]_{3377-your prince} do ? ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_{[3377-your prince]} What can [he]_{3377-your prince} not do ? [Half Europe]_{530-half europe} is in a state of chronic conspiracy . ” “_[3376-you] [You]_3376-you must keep [us]_3381-us right , [[my]_0-i dear lord]_{3055-my dear lord} . So long as [you]_3376-you are in [Downing Street]_{7083-downing street} [I]_0-i shall sleep at nights . ” “_[0-i] [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} abruptly to [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “_[0-i] must have been [the daughter of [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley]_{3384-the daughter of william ferrars} , one of [[my]_0-i great friends]_{3385-my great friends} in old days . [I]_0-i never knew it till to - day , and [she]_{482-miss ferrars} did not tell [me]_0-i , but it flashed across [me]_0-i from something [she]_{482-miss ferrars} said . ” “_{[482-miss ferrars]} Yes , [she]_{482-miss ferrars} is [[his]_340-hurstley daughter]_{2391-his daughter} , and is in mourning for [him]_340-hurstley at this moment . [She]_{482-miss ferrars} has had sorrows , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} [I]_0-i hope [they]_3387-they have ceased . It was one of the happiest days of [my]_0-i life when [she]_{482-miss ferrars} entered [this family]_{3388-this family} . ” “_{[482-miss ferrars]} Ah ! ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . The next day , after [they]_7982-they had examined [the famous stud and stables]_{7983-the famous stud and stables} , there was a riding party , and in the evening [Colonel Albert]_466-myra offered to perform some American conjuring tricks , of which [he]_340-hurstley had been speaking in the course of the day . This was a most wonderful performance , and surprised and highly amused [everybody]_{6694-everybody} . [Colonel Albert]_466-myra was [the last person who [they]_7982-they expected would achieve such marvels]_{7985-the last person who they expected would achieve such marvels} ; [he]_340-hurstley was so quiet , not to say grave . [They]_7982-they could hardly credit that [he]_340-hurstley was [the same person]_{7986-the same person} as [he]_340-hurstley poured floods of flowers over [Myra]_466-myra from [her]_466-myra own borrowed pocket - handkerchief , and without the slightest effort or embarrassment , robbed [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} of [his]_340-hurstley watch , and deposited it in [Adriana]_481-adriana ’s bosom . It was evident that [he]_340-hurstley was [a complete master of slight - of - hand]_{7987-a complete master of slight - of - hand} . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} Characteristic ! ” murmured [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} to [himself]_340-hurstley . It was the day after this , that [Myra]_466-myra being in [the music room]_{7988-the music room} and alone , [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} opened the door , looked in , and then said , “_{[482-miss ferrars]} Where is [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} ? ” “_{[502-miss neuchatel]} [I]_0-i think [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} is on [the terrace]_{3389-the terrace} . ” “_[0-i] Let [us]_3390-us try to find [her]_{502-miss neuchatel} , and have one of [our]_3390-us pleasant strolls . [I]_0-i sadly want one , for [I]_0-i have been working very hard all this morning , and half the night . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will be with [you]_0-i , [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , in a moment . ” “_{[499-lady montfort]} Do not let [us]_3390-us have [anybody else]_{2809-anybody else} , ” [he]_0-i said , as [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} left [the room]_{943-the room} . [They]_3390-us were soon on [the terrace]_{3389-the terrace} , but [Adriana]_481-adriana was not there . “_{[499-lady montfort]} [We]_3390-us must find [her]_{502-miss neuchatel} , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ; “_[0-i] [you]_0-i know [her]_{502-miss neuchatel} haunts . Ah ! what a delight it is to be in this air and this scene after those dreadful boxes ! [I]_0-i wish [they]_3392-they would turn [us]_3390-us out . [I]_0-i think [they]_3392-they must soon . ” “_[3392-they] Now for the first time , ” said [Myra]_466-myra , “_[3392-they] [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} is not sincere . ” “_{[499-lady montfort]} Then [you]_0-i think [me]_0-i always sincere ? ” [he]_0-i replied . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have no reason to think [you]_0-i otherwise . ” “_[0-i] That is very true , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “_[0-i] truer perhaps than [you]_0-i imagine . ” Then rather abruptly [he]_0-i said , “_[0-i] [You]_0-i know [Colonel Albert]_466-myra very well ? ” “_[466-myra] Pretty well . [I]_0-i have seen [him]_3393-he [here]_1520-here frequently , and [he]_3393-he is also [a friend of [[my]_0-i brother]_{2830-my brother}]_{3395-a friend of my brother} . ” “_[3393-he] Ah ! [a friend of [[your]_0-i brother]_{7296-your brother}]_{3397-a friend of your brother} . ” Then , after a slight pause , [he]_0-i said , “_[3393-he] [He]_3393-he is [an interesting man]_{3399-an interesting man} . ” “_{[3399-an interesting man]} [I]_0-i think so , ” said [Myra]_466-myra . “_{[3399-an interesting man]} [You]_0-i know all about [him]_3393-he , of course . ” “_[3393-he] Very good - looking . ” “_[3393-he] Well , [he]_3393-he looks unhappy , [I]_0-i think , and worn . ” “_[3393-he] [One]_6769-one is never worn when [one]_6769-one is young , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_[3393-he] [He]_3393-he must have great anxieties and great sorrows , ” said [Myra]_466-myra . “_[3393-he] [I]_0-i can not imagine a position more unfortunate than that of [an exiled prince]_{3402-an exiled prince} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i can , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_[0-i] To have the feelings of youth and the frame of age . ” [Myra]_466-myra was silent , one might say dumbfounded . [She]_466-myra had just screwed [herself]_466-myra up to the task which [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} had imposed on [her]_466-myra , and was about to appeal to the good offices of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} in favour of [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , when [he]_0-i had indulged in a remark which was not only somewhat strange , but from the manner in which it was introduced hardly harmonised with [her]_466-myra purpose . “_[0-i] Yes , [I]_0-i would give up everything , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i would even be [an exile to be young]_{3403-an exile to be young} ; to hear that [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} deems [me]_0-i interesting and good - looking , though worn . ” “_{[482-miss ferrars]} What is going to happen ? ” thought [Myra]_466-myra . “_{[482-miss ferrars]} Will [the earth]_{3404-the earth} open to receive [me]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i are silent , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i will not speak , [you]_0-i will not sigh , [you]_0-i will not give a glance of consolation or even pity . But [I]_0-i have spoken too much not to say more . [Beautiful , fascinating being]_{3405-beautiful , fascinating being} , let [me]_0-i at least tell [you]_0-i of [my]_0-i love . ” [Myra]_466-myra could not speak , but put [her]_466-myra left hand to [her]_466-myra face . Gently taking [her]_466-myra other hand , [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} pressed it to [his]_0-i lips . “_[0-i] From the first moment [I]_0-i met [you]_0-i , [my]_0-i heart was [yours]_0-i . It was love at first sight ; indeed [I]_0-i believe in no other . [I]_0-i was amused with the projects of [[my]_0-i friend]_{6630-my friend} , and [I]_0-i availed [myself]_0-i of them , but not unfairly . [No one]_{6647-no one} can accuse [me]_0-i of trifling with the affections of [[your]_0-i sweet companion]_{3408-your sweet companion} , and [I]_0-i must do [her]_{3408-your sweet companion} the justice to say that [she]_{3408-your sweet companion} did everything to convince [me]_0-i that [she]_{3408-your sweet companion} shrank from [my]_0-i attentions . But [her]_{3408-your sweet companion} society was an excuse to enjoy [yours]_0-i . [I]_0-i was [an habitual visitor in [town]_6995-town]_{3409-an habitual visitor in town} that [I]_0-i might cherish [my]_0-i love , and , dare [I]_0-i say it , [I]_0-i came down here to declare it . Do not despise it , dearest of [women]_900-women ; it is not worthy of [you]_0-i , but it is not altogether undeserving . It is , as [you]_0-i kindly believed it,—it is sincere ! ” On the following day , [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} had good - naturedly invited [Endymion]_425-endymion down to [Hainault]_111-hainault , and when [he]_425-endymion arrived [there]_890-there , [a servant]_{7993-a servant} informed [him]_425-endymion that [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} wished to see [him]_425-endymion in [[her]_{482-miss ferrars} room]_{7285-her room} . It was a long interview and an agitated one , and when [she]_{482-miss ferrars} had told [her]_{482-miss ferrars} tale , and [[her]_{482-miss ferrars} brother]_{919-her brother} had embraced [her]_{482-miss ferrars} , [she]_{482-miss ferrars} sat for a time in silence , holding [his]_425-endymion hand , and intimating , that , for a while , [she]_{482-miss ferrars} wished that neither of [them]_3414-we should speak . Suddenly , [she]_{482-miss ferrars} resumed , and said , “_[0-i] Now [you]_3412-you know all , [dear darling]_{6910-dear darling} ; it is so sudden , and so strange , that [you]_3412-you must be almost as much astounded as gratified . What [I]_0-i have sighed for , and prayed for — what , in moments of inspiration , [I]_0-i have sometimes foreseen — has happened . [Our]_3414-we degradation is over . [I]_0-i seem to breathe for the first time for many years . [I]_0-i see a career , ay , and a great one ; and what is far more important , [I]_0-i see a career for [you]_3412-you . ” “_[0-i] At this moment , [dear Myra]_{3415-dear myra} , think only of [yourself]_3412-you . ” “_[0-i] [You]_3412-you are [myself]_0-i , ” [she]_{3415-dear myra} replied , rather quickly , “_[0-i] never more so than at this moment ; ” and then [she]_{3415-dear myra} said in a tone more subdued , and even tender , “_[0-i] [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} has every quality and every accident of life that [I]_0-i delight in ; [he]_3416-he has intellect , eloquence , courage , great station and power ; and , what [I]_0-i ought perhaps more to consider , though [I]_0-i do not , a sweet disposition and a tender heart . There is every reason why [we]_3414-we should be happy — yes , very happy . [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i shall sympathise with [him]_3416-he ; perhaps , [I]_0-i may aid [him]_3416-he ; at least , [he]_3416-he thinks so . [He]_3416-he is [the noblest of [men]_1114-men]_{3417-the noblest of men} . [The world]_{6658-the world} will talk of the disparity of [our]_3414-we years ; but [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} says that [he]_3416-he is really [the younger of the two]_{3420-the younger of the two} , and [I]_0-i think [he]_3416-he is right . [My]_0-i pride , [my]_0-i intense pride , never permitted to [me]_0-i any levity of heart . ” “_[0-i] And when is it to happen ? ” inquired [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_[0-i] Not immediately . [I]_0-i could not marry till a year had elapsed after [our]_3414-we great sorrow ; and it is more agreeable , even to [him]_3416-he , that [our]_3414-we union should be delayed till the session is over . [He]_3416-he wants to leave [England]_7-england ; go abroad ; have a real holiday . [He]_3416-he has always had a dream of travelling in [Spain]_29-spain ; well , [we]_3414-we are to realise the dream . If [we]_3414-we could get off at the end of July , [we]_3414-we might go to [Paris]_43-paris , and then to [Madrid]_143-madrid , and travel in [Andalusia]_{144-andalusia} in the autumn , and then catch the packet at [Gibraltar]_{145-gibraltar} , and get [home]_726-home just in time for the November cabinets . ” “_[466-myra] [Dear Myra]_466-myra ! how wonderful it all seems ! ” involuntarily exclaimed [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_[466-myra] Yes , but more wonderful things will happen . [We]_3414-we have now got a lever to move [the world]_{6658-the world} . Understand , [[my]_0-i dear]_{6649-my dear} [Endymion]_425-endymion , that nothing is to be announced at present . It will be known only to [this family]_{3388-this family} , and [the Penruddocks]_{467-the good penruddocks} . [I]_0-i am bound to tell [them]_{3388-this family} , even immediately ; [they]_{3388-this family} are [friends that never can be forgotten]_{3425-friends that never can be forgotten} . [I]_0-i have always kept up [my]_0-i correspondence with [Mrs. Penruddock]_{394-mrs. penruddock} . Besides , [I]_0-i shall tell [her]_{394-mrs. penruddock} in confidence , and [she]_{394-mrs. penruddock} is perfectly to be depended on . [I]_0-i am going to ask [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} to let [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} marry [us]_3427-us . ” “_[0-i] Oh ! that will be capital , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_[0-i] There is [another person , by the by]_{3428-another person , by the by} , who must know it , at least [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} says so , ” said [Myra]_466-myra , “_{[7235-my lord]} and that is [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; [you]_{7235-my lord} have heard of [that lady]_{1617-that lady} and [her]_{1617-that lady} plans . Well , [she]_{1617-that lady} must be told — at least , sooner or later . [She]_{1617-that lady} will be annoyed , and [she]_{1617-that lady} will hate [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i can not help it ; [every one]_{1385-every one} is hated by [somebody]_{7483-somebody} . ” During the three months that had to elapse before the happy day , several incidents occurred that ought to be noted . In the first place , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , though disappointed and very much astonished , bore the communication from [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} more kindly than [he]_{390-mr. penruddock} had anticipated . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} made it by letter , and [his]_{390-mr. penruddock} letters to [women]_900-women were more happy even than [his]_{390-mr. penruddock} despatches to [ministers]_{6766-ministers} , and they were unrivalled . [He]_{390-mr. penruddock} put the matter in the most skilful form . [Myra]_466-myra had been born in a social position not inferior to [his]_{390-mr. penruddock} own , and was [the daughter of one of [[his]_{390-mr. penruddock} earliest political friends]_{7999-his earliest political friends}]_{7998-the daughter of one of his earliest political friends} . [He]_{390-mr. penruddock} did not dilate too much on [her]_466-myra charms and captivating qualities , but sufficiently for the dignity of [her]_466-myra who was to become [[his]_{390-mr. penruddock} wife]_{1261-his wife} . And then [he]_{390-mr. penruddock} confessed to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} how completely [his]_{390-mr. penruddock} heart and happiness were set on [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} being welcomed becomingly by [[his]_{390-mr. penruddock} friends]_{844-his friends} ; [he]_{390-mr. penruddock} was well aware , that in these matters things did not always proceed as [one]_6769-one could wish , but this was the moment , and this the occasion , to test [a friend]_{706-a friend} , and [he]_{390-mr. penruddock} believed [he]_{390-mr. penruddock} had the dearest , the most faithful , the most fascinating , and the most powerful in [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[7483-somebody]} Well , [we]_3433-we must put the best face upon it , ” exclaimed [that lady]_{1617-that lady} ; “_[3434-his] [he]_3434-his was always romantic . But , as [he]_3434-his says , or thinks , what is the use of [friends]_7075-friends if [they]_7075-friends do not help [you]_3436-you in a scrape ? ” So [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} made the acquaintance of [Myra]_466-myra , and welcomed [her]_{499-lady montfort} new acquaintance cordially . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was too fine [a judge of beauty and deportment]_{8005-a judge of beauty and deportment} not to appreciate [them]_8006-them , even when a little prejudice lurked behind . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was amused also , and a little gratified , by being in the secret ; presented [Myra]_466-myra with a rare jewel , and declared that [she]_466-myra should attend the wedding ; though when the day arrived , [she]_466-myra was at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , and could not , unfortunately , leave [[her]_466-myra lord]_{1542-her lord} . About the end of June , a rather remarkable paragraph appeared in the journal of society : “_[3434-his] [We]_3433-we understand that [[His]_3434-his Royal Highness Prince Florestan , who has been for some little time in [this country]_{6657-this country}]_{356-prince florestan} , has taken [the mansion in [Carlton Gardens]_{146-carlton gardens} , recently occupied by [the Marquis of [Katterfelto]_{147-katterfelto}]_{3439-the marquis of katterfelto}]_{3438-the mansion in carlton gardens , recently occupied by the marquis of katterfelto} . [The mansion]_{1463-the mansion} is undergoing very considerable repairs , but it is calculated that it will be completed in time for the reception of [[His]_3434-his Royal Highness]_{3171-his royal highness} by the end of the autumn ; [[His]_3434-his Royal Highness]_{3171-his royal highness} has taken the extensive moors of Dinniewhiskie for the coming season . ” In the earlier part of July , the approaching alliance of [the Earl of [Roehampton]_{130-roehampton}]_{8008-the earl of roehampton} with [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} , [the only daughter of [the late Right Honourable [William Pitt Ferrars]_340-hurstley , of [Hurstley Hall]_{148-hurstley hall}]_340-hurstley , in [the county of Berks]_{8010-the county of berks}]_{8009-the only daughter of the late right honourable william pitt ferrars , of hurstley hall , in the county of berks} , was announced , and great was the sensation , and innumerable the presents instantly ordered . But on [no one]_{6647-no one} did the announcement produce a greater effect than on [Zenobia]_335-zenobia ; that [the daughter of [[her]_{482-miss ferrars} dearest friend]_{8013-her dearest friend}]_{8012-the daughter of her dearest friend} should make so interesting and so distinguished an alliance was naturally most gratifying to [her]_{482-miss ferrars} . [She]_{482-miss ferrars} wrote to [Myra]_466-myra a most impassioned letter , as if [they]_8014-they had only separated yesterday , and a still longer and more fervent one to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ; [Zenobia]_335-zenobia and [he]_{8013-her dearest friend} had been [close friends]_{8015-close friends} in other days , till [he]_{8013-her dearest friend} wickedly changed [his]_{8013-her dearest friend} politics , and was always in office and [Zenobia]_335-zenobia always out . This was never to be forgiven . But [the bright lady]_{8016-the bright lady} forgot all this now , and sent to [Myra]_466-myra the most wondrous bracelet of precious stones , in which the word “_{[3171-his royal highness]} Souvenir ” was represented in brilliants , rubies , and emeralds . “_{[3171-his royal highness]} For [my]_0-i part , ” said [Myra]_466-myra to [Endymion]_425-endymion , “_{[3171-his royal highness]} [my]_0-i most difficult task are [the bridesmaids]_{3443-the bridesmaids} . [I]_0-i am to have so many , and know so few . [I]_0-i feel like [a recruiting sergeant]_{3444-a recruiting sergeant} . [I]_0-i began to [Adriana]_481-adriana , but [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} helps [me]_0-i very much out of [[his]_{7235-my lord} family]_{1426-his family} , and says , when [we]_3447-we have had a few family dinners , all will be right . ” [Endymion]_425-endymion did not receive the banter [he]_425-endymion expected at [the office]_{1917-the office} . The event was too great for a jest . [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} , with a serious countenance , said [Ferrars]_425-endymion might get anywhere now,—all the ministerial receptions of course . [Jawett]_427-jawett said there would be no ministerial receptions soon ; they were degrading functions . [Clear - headed Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} congratulated [him]_3448-you quietly , and said , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not think [you]_3448-you will stay much longer among [us]_3447-we , but [we]_3447-we shall always remember [you]_3448-you with interest . ” At last the great day arrived , and at [St. George ’s]_{149-st. george ’s} , [Hanover Square]_{150-hanover square} , [the Right Honourable [the Earl of [Roehampton]_{130-roehampton}]_{8008-the earl of roehampton}]_{8018-the right honourable the earl of roehampton} , [K.G.]_8020-k.g. , was united to [Miss Ferrars]_{482-miss ferrars} . [Mr. Penruddock]_{390-mr. penruddock} joined [their]_3447-we hands . [[His]_{390-mr. penruddock} son]_{783-his son} [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} had been invited to assist [him]_{390-mr. penruddock} , but did not appear , though [Myra]_466-myra had written to [him]_{390-mr. penruddock} . [The great world]_{996-the great world} assembled in force , and [Endymion]_425-endymion observed [Mr.]_8023-mr. and [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} and [Imogene]_420-imogene in the body of [the church]_{6648-the church} . After the ceremony there was an entertainment in [Portland Place]_{112-portland place} , and [the world]_{6658-the world} ate ortolans and examined the presents . These were remarkable for number and splendour . [Myra]_466-myra could not conceal [her]_466-myra astonishment at possessing [so many friends]_{8026-so many friends} ; but it was the fashion for [all [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s acquaintance]_{8027-all lord roehampton ’s acquaintance} to make [him]_8023-mr. offerings , and to solicit [his]_8023-mr. permission to present gifts to [[his]_8023-mr. bride]_{8028-his bride} . [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} placed on [her]_{8028-his bride} brow a diamond tiara , and [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} encircled [her]_{8028-his bride} neck with one of [her]_{8028-his bride} diamond necklaces . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should like to give the other one to [Adriana]_481-adriana , ” [she]_466-myra observed , “_[0-i] but [Adriana]_481-adriana says that nothing will ever induce [her]_481-adriana to wear jewels . ” [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} presented [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} with a vase which had belonged to [[his]_{356-prince florestan} mother]_{6859-his mother} , and which had been painted by [Boucher]_533-boucher for [Marie Antoinette]_{501-a marie antoinette} . It was matchless , and almost unique . Not long after this , [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , with many [servants]_737-servants and many guns , took [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} and [Endymion]_425-endymion down with [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} to [Scotland]_151-scotland . The end of the season is a pang to [society]_1025-society . More hopes have been baffled than realised . There is something melancholy in the last ball , though the music ever seems louder , and the lights more glaring than usual . Or it may be , the last entertainment is that hecatomb [they]_1025-society call a wedding breakfast , which celebrates the triumph of [a rival]_{8032-a rival} . That is pleasant . [Society]_1025-society , to do it justice , struggles hard to revive in other scenes the excitement that has expired . [It]_8034-it sails to [Cowes]_152-cowes , it scuds to bubbling waters in [the pine forests of [the continent]_{6678-the continent}]_{8035-the pine forests of the continent} , it stalks even into [Scotland]_151-scotland ; but it is difficult to restore the romance that has been rudely disturbed , and to gather again together the threads of the intrigue that have been lost in the wild flight of society from [that metropolis]_{8037-that metropolis} , which is now described as “_{[481-adriana]} [a perfect desert”—that]_{8038-a perfect desert”—that} is to say , [a park or so , two or three squares]_{8039-a park or so , two or three squares} , and [a dozen streets where society lives]_{8040-a dozen streets where society lives} ; where it dines , and dances , and blackballs , and bets , and spouts . But to [the world]_{6658-the world} in general , [the mighty million]_{8042-the mighty million} , to [the professional classes]_{8043-the professional classes} , to [all men of business whatever]_{8044-all men of business whatever} , the end of the season is the beginning of carnival . It is the fulfilment of the dream over which [they]_1025-society have been brooding for ten months , which has sustained [them]_1025-society in toil , lightened anxiety , and softened even loss . It is air , it is health , it is movement , it is liberty , it is nature — [earth]_6986-earth , [sea]_8046-sea , lake , [moor , forest]_{8047-moor , forest} , mountain , and [river]_8048-river . From [the heights of [the Engadine]_{153-the engadine}]_{8049-the heights of the engadine} to [Margate Pier]_{154-margate pier} , there is equal rapture , for there is an equal cessation of routine . [Few]_8050-few enjoy a holiday more than [a young clerk in a public office]_{8051-a young clerk in a public office} , who has been bred in [a gentle home]_{8052-a gentle home} , and enjoyed in [his]_{8051-a young clerk in a public office} boyhood all the pastimes of [gentlemen]_{7122-gentlemen} . Now [he]_{8051-a young clerk in a public office} is ever toiling , with an uncertain prospect of annual relaxation , and living hardly . Once on a time , at [the paternal hall]_{8054-the paternal hall} , [he]_{8051-a young clerk in a public office} could shoot , or fish , or ride , every day of [his]_{8051-a young clerk in a public office} life , as a matter of course ; and now , what would [he]_{8051-a young clerk in a public office} not give for a good day ’s sport ? Such thoughts had frequently crossed the mind of [Endymion]_425-endymion when drudging in [London]_10-london during the autumn , and when [all [his]_425-endymion few acquaintances]_{8055-all his few acquaintances} were away . It was , therefore , with no ordinary zest that [he]_425-endymion looked forward to the unexpected enjoyment of an unstinted share of some of the best shooting in [the United Kingdom]_{8056-the united kingdom} . And the relaxation and the pastime came just at the right moment , when the reaction , from all the excitement attendant on the marvellous change in [[his]_{8051-a young clerk in a public office} sister]_{1096-his sister} ’s position , would have made [him]_{8051-a young clerk in a public office} , deprived of [her]_{1096-his sister} consoling society , doubly sensible of [his]_{8051-a young clerk in a public office} isolated position . It so happened that [the moors of [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris}]_{8058-the moors of lord beaumaris} were contiguous to the celebrated shootings of [Dinniewhiskie]_{155-dinniewhiskie} , which were rented by [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} , and the opportunity now offered which [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} desired of making the acquaintance of [the prince]_{7878-the prince} in an easy manner . [Endymion]_425-endymion managed this cleverly . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} took a great fancy to [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . [He]_{442-waldershare} sympathised with [him]_425-endymion , and imparted to [Endymion]_425-endymion [his]_{442-waldershare} belief that [they]_8061-they could not do a better thing than devote [their]_8061-they energies to a restoration of [his]_{442-waldershare} rights . [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , who hated [foreigners]_{8062-foreigners} , but who was always influenced by [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , also liked [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , and was glad to be reminded by [[his]_{507-lord beaumaris} mentor]_{8064-his mentor} that [Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} was half [an Englishman]_{2922-an englishman} , not to say a whole one , for [he]_{356-prince florestan} was [an Eton boy]_{8066-an eton boy} . What was equally influential with [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} was , that [the prince]_{7878-the prince} was [a fine shot]_{8068-a fine shot} , and indeed [a consummate sportsman]_{8069-a consummate sportsman} , and had in [his]_{7878-the prince} manners that calm which is rather unusual with [foreigners]_{8062-foreigners} , and which is always pleasing to [an English aristocrat]_{8071-an english aristocrat} . So in time [they]_8061-they became intimate , sported much together , and visited [each other]_{916-each other} at [[their]_8061-they respective quarters]_{8073-their respective quarters} . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} was never alone . What [the county paper]_{8075-the county paper} described as distinguished [foreigners]_{8062-foreigners} were perpetually paying [him]_{7878-the prince} visits , long or short , and it did not generally appear that these visits were influenced by a love of sport . [One individual]_{8077-one individual} , who arrived shortly after [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , remained , and , as was soon known , was to remain permanently . This was [a young gentleman]_{2450-a young gentleman} , short and swarthy , with flashing eyes and a black moustache , known by the name of [the Duke of [St. Angelo]_{156-st. angelo}]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} , but who was really only [a cadet of [that illustrious house]_{8082-that illustrious house}]_{8081-a cadet of that illustrious house} . [The Duke of [St. Angelo]_{156-st. angelo}]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} took the management of [the household of [the prince]_{7878-the prince}]_{8084-the household of the prince} — was evidently [the controller]_{8086-the controller} ; [servants]_737-servants trembled at [his]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} nod , and [he]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} rode any horse [he]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} liked ; [he]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} invited [guests]_2719-guests , and arranged the etiquette of the interior . [He]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} said one day very coolly to [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} : “_[0-i] [I]_0-i observe that [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} and [[his]_{507-lord beaumaris} friends]_{844-his friends} never rise when [the prince]_{7878-the prince} moves . ” “_[3451-we] Why should [we]_3451-we ? ” “_[3451-we] [His]_{7878-the prince} rank is recognised and guaranteed by the Treaty of [Vienna]_28-vienna , ” said [the Duke of St. Angelo]_{361-the duke of st. angelo} , with an arrogant air . “_[3451-we] [His]_{7878-the prince} princely rank , ” replied [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , “_[3451-we] but not [[his]_{7878-the prince} royalty]_{3452-his royalty} . ” “_{[3452-his royalty]} That is a mere refinement , ” said [the duke]_{6633-the duke} contemptuously . “_{[3452-his royalty]} On the contrary , a clear distinction , and specifically made in the treaty . [I]_0-i do not think [the prince]_{7878-the prince} [himself]_{7878-the prince} would desire such a ceremony , and let [me]_0-i recommend [you]_3454-you , [duke]_3455-duke , ” added [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , “_[0-i] not to go out of [your]_3454-you way to insist on these points . They will not increase [the prince]_{7878-the prince} ’s popularity . ” “_[0-i] The time will come , and before long , when the Treaty of [Vienna]_28-vienna , with its clear distinctions , will be at [the bottom of [the Red Sea]_{157-the red sea}]_{3457-the bottom of the red sea} , ” said [the Duke of [St. Angelo]_{156-st. angelo}]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} , “_[0-i] and then [no one]_{6647-no one} will sit when [[His]_{7878-the prince} Majesty]_{1229-his majesty} rises . ” “_{[1229-his majesty]} Amen ! ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_{[1229-his majesty]} All diplomacy since the Treaty of [Utrecht]_158-utrecht seems to [me]_0-i to be fiddle - faddle , and [the country]_{6643-the country} rewarded [the great man who made that treaty by an attainder]_{3461-the great man who made that treaty by an attainder} . ” [Endymion]_425-endymion returned to [town]_6995-town towards the end of September , [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} went to [Paris]_43-paris , and [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} and [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , who had become intimate , repaired together to [Conington]_{159-conington} , [the seat of [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris}]_{8093-the seat of lord beaumaris} , to kill pheasants . Even [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} , who had gone to [the Rhine]_{37-the rhine} this year , had not returned . [Endymion]_425-endymion had only [the society of [[his]_425-endymion fellow clerks]_{7906-his fellow clerks}]_{8094-the society of his fellow clerks} . [He]_425-endymion liked [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , who was acute , full of official information , and of gentle breeding . Still it must be confessed that [Endymion]_425-endymion felt the change in [[his]_425-endymion society]_{3286-his society} . [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} was hardly a fit successor to [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , and [Jawett]_427-jawett ’s rabid abstractions on government were certainly not so interesting as la haute politique of [the Duke of [St. Angelo]_{156-st. angelo}]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} . Were it not for the letters which [he]_{442-waldershare} constantly received from [[his]_{442-waldershare} sister]_{1096-his sister} , [he]_{442-waldershare} would have felt a little despondent . As it was , [he]_{442-waldershare} renewed [his]_{442-waldershare} studies in [his]_{442-waldershare} pleasant garret , trained [himself]_{442-waldershare} in French and German , and got up several questions for the Union . The month seemed very long , but it was not unprofitably spent . [The Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} were still absent . [They]_{405-the rodneys} had not returned as [they]_{405-the rodneys} had intended direct to [England]_7-england , but had gone to [Paris]_43-paris to meet [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . At the end of October there was a semi - official paragraph announcing the approaching meeting of [the Cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet} , and the movements of [its members]_{8100-its members} . Some were in the north , and some were in the south ; [some]_7759-some were killing the last grouse , and [some]_7759-some , placed in green ridings , were blazing in battues . But all were to be at [their]_{405-the rodneys} post in ten days , and there was a special notification that intelligence had been received of the arrival of [Lord]_8103-lord and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} at [Gibraltar]_{145-gibraltar} . [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , in [[her]_{499-lady montfort} stately mansion in [St. James ’ Square]_{51-st. james ’ square}]_{8104-her stately mansion in st. james ’ square} , found life very different from what [she]_{499-lady montfort} had experienced in [her]_{499-lady montfort} Andalusian dream . For three months [she]_{499-lady montfort} had been [the constant companion of [one of the most fascinating of [men]_1114-men]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} , whose only object had been to charm and delight [her]_{499-lady montfort}]_{8105-the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men , whose only object had been to charm and delight her} . And in this [he]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} had entirely succeeded . From the moment [they]_8108-they arrived in [London]_10-london , however , [they]_8108-they seemed to be separated , and although when [they]_8108-they met , there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for [her]_{499-lady montfort} , [his]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} brow , if not oppressed with care , was always weighty with thought . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was little at [[his]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} office]_{6810-his office} ; [he]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} worked in [a spacious chamber on the ground floor of [[his]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} private residence]_{8111-his private residence}]_{8110-a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence} , and which was called [the Library]_{7718-the library} , though [its]_{7718-the library} literature consisted only of Hansard , volumes of state papers , shelves of treatises , and interminable folios of parliamentary reports . [He]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} had not been at [home]_726-home a week before the floor of [the apartment]_{1260-the apartment} was literally covered with red boxes , all containing documents requiring attention , and which [messengers]_{8115-messengers} were perpetually bringing or carrying away . Then there were long meetings of [the Cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet} almost daily , and daily visits from [ambassadors]_{7752-ambassadors} and [foreign ministers]_{8118-foreign ministers} , which prevented the transaction of the current business , and rendered it necessary that [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} should sit up late in [his]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} cabinet , and work sometimes nearly till the hours of dawn . There had been of course too some arrears of business , for [secretaries of state]_{1826-secretaries of state} can not indulge with impunity in Andalusian dreams , but [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was well served . [[His]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} under - [secretaries of state]_{1826-secretaries of state}]_{8120-his under - secretaries of state} were [capable and experienced men]_{8122-capable and experienced men} , and [[their]_{8120-his under - secretaries of state} chief]_{1639-their chief} had not been altogether idle in [his]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} wanderings . [He]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} had visited [Paris]_43-paris , and [the capital of]_{8124-the capital of} [France]_12-france in those days was [the capital of diplomacy]_{8125-the capital of diplomacy} . The visit of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had settled some questions which might have lingered for years , and had given [him]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} that opportunity of personal survey which to [a statesman]_{8126-a statesman} is invaluable . Although it was not the season , [the great desert]_{8127-the great desert} had , comparatively speaking , again become peopled . There were [many persons in [town]_6995-town]_{8128-many persons in town} , and [they]_{8128-many persons in town} all called immediately on [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [The ministerial families]_{8130-the ministerial families} and [the diplomatic corps]_{8131-the diplomatic corps} alone form a circle , but there is also [a certain number of charming people who love [London]_10-london in November , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until [their]_{8132-a certain number of charming people who love london in november , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until their feudal traditions and their domestic duties} feudal traditions and [their]_{8132-a certain number of charming people who love london in november , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until their feudal traditions and their domestic duties} domestic duties]_{8132-a certain number of charming people who love london in november , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until their feudal traditions and their domestic duties} summon [them]_{8132-a certain number of charming people who love london in november , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until their feudal traditions and their domestic duties} back to [[their]_{8132-a certain number of charming people who love london in november , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until their feudal traditions and their domestic duties} Christmas homes]_{8133-their christmas homes} . [Lord]_8134-lord and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} gave constant dinners , and after [they]_8135-they had tried two or three , [he]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} expressed [his]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} wish to [[his]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} wife]_{1261-his wife} that [she]_{1261-his wife} should hold a small reception after these dinners . [He]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} was [a man of great tact]_{8137-a man of great tact} , and [he]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} wished to launch [[his]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} wife]_{1261-his wife} quietly and safely on [the social ocean]_{8139-the social ocean} . “_{[3461-the great man who made that treaty by an attainder]} There is nothing like practising before Christmas , [[my]_0-i love]_{6993-my love} , ” [he]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} would say ; “_{[6993-my love]} [you]_{6993-my love} will get [your]_{6993-my love} hand in , and be able to hold regular receptions in the spring . ” And [he]_{8106-one of the most fascinating of men} was quite right . The dinners became the mode , and the assemblies were eagerly appreciated . [The Secretary of the Treasury]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} whispered to [an Under - Secretary of State,—“This_{[6993-my love]} marriage]_{8141-an under - secretary of state,—“this marriage} was a coup . [We]_3463-we have got [another house]_{3464-another house} . ” [Myra]_466-myra had been a little anxious about the relations between [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} and [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} . [She]_466-myra felt , with [a woman]_{6794-a woman} ’s instinct , that [[her]_466-myra husband]_{986-her husband} might not be overpleased by [her]_466-myra devotion to [Endymion]_425-endymion , and [she]_466-myra could not resist the conviction that the disparity of age which is easily forgotten in [a wife]_{8145-a wife} , and especially in [a wife who adores [you]_8147-you]_{8146-a wife who adores you} , assumes a different , and somewhat distasteful character , when [a great statesman]_{8148-a great statesman} is obliged to recognise it in the shape of [a boyish brother - in - law]_{8149-a boyish brother - in - law} . But all went right , for the sweetness of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s temper was inexhaustible . [Endymion]_425-endymion had paid several visits to [[St. James]_{64-st. james} ’ square]_{8150-st. james ’ square} before [Myra]_466-myra could seize the opportunity , for which [she]_466-myra was ever watching , to make [[her]_466-myra husband]_{986-her husband} and [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} acquainted . “_[3463-we] And so [you]_3465-you are one of [us]_3466-us , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , with [his]_{986-her husband} sweetest smile and in [his]_{986-her husband} most musical tone , “_[3465-you] and in [office]_6714-office . [We]_3466-us must try to give [you]_3465-you a lift . ” And then [he]_{986-her husband} asked [Endymion]_425-endymion who was [[his]_{986-her husband} chief]_{1660-his chief} , and how [he]_425-endymion liked [him]_425-endymion , and then [he]_{986-her husband} said , “_[3466-us] A good deal depends on [[a man]_{807-a man} ’s chief]_{3469-a man ’s chief} . [I]_0-i was under [[your]_3465-you grandfather]_{7064-your grandfather} when [I]_0-i first entered parliament , and [I]_0-i never knew [a pleasanter man]_{3471-a pleasanter man} to do business with . [He]_{7064-your grandfather} never made difficulties ; [he]_{7064-your grandfather} always encouraged [one]_6769-one . [A younker]_{3473-a younker} likes that . ” [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was desirous of paying some attention to [all those who had been kind to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother}]_{8154-all those who had been kind to her brother} ; particularly [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} and [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} — and [she]_{499-lady montfort} wished to invite [them]_{8154-all those who had been kind to her brother} to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} house]_{2655-her house} . “_{[3473-a younker]} [I]_0-i am sure [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} would like to come , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “_[0-i] but [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , [I]_0-i know , never goes anywhere , and [I]_0-i have [myself]_0-i heard [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} say [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} never would . ” “_{[507-lord beaumaris]} Yes , [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} was telling [me]_0-i [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} was quite farouche , and it is feared that [we]_3475-we may lose [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} . That would be sad , ” said [Myra]_466-myra , “_{[507-lord beaumaris]} for [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} is powerful . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should like very much if [you]_3476-you could give [me]_0-i a card for [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “_{[431-trenchard]} [he]_{431-trenchard} is not in society , but [he]_{431-trenchard} is quite [a gentleman]_{741-a gentleman} . ” “_{[431-trenchard]} [You]_3476-you shall have it , [[my]_0-i dear]_{6649-my dear} . [I]_0-i have always liked [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , and [I]_0-i dare say , some day or other , [he]_{431-trenchard} may be of use to [you]_3476-you . ” [The Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} were not in [town]_6995-town , but [Myra]_466-myra saw [them]_{468-the neuchatels} frequently , and [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} often dined in [St. James ’ Square]_{51-st. james ’ square} — but [the ladies]_{930-the ladies} always declined every invitation of the kind . [They]_{930-the ladies} came up from [Hainault]_111-hainault to see [Myra]_466-myra , but looked as if nothing but [their]_{930-the ladies} great affection would prompt such a sacrifice , and seemed always pining for [Arcadia]_534-arcadia . [Endymion]_425-endymion , however , not unfrequently continued [his]_425-endymion Sunday visits to [Hainault]_111-hainault , to which [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} had given [him]_425-endymion a general welcome . [This young gentleman]_{8159-this young gentleman} , indeed , soon experienced a considerable change in [his]_{8159-this young gentleman} social position . [Invitations]_{535-invitations} flocked to [him]_{8159-this young gentleman} , and often from [persons whom [he]_{8159-this young gentleman} did not know , and who did not even know [him]_{8159-this young gentleman}]_{8160-persons whom he did not know , and who did not even know him} . [He]_{8159-this young gentleman} went by the name of [[Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s brother]_{8161-lady roehampton ’s brother} , and that was a sufficient passport . “_[0-i] [We]_3479-we are trying to get up a carpet dance to - night , ” said [Belinda]_536-belinda to [a fair friend]_{8162-a fair friend} . “_[3479-we] What [men]_1114-men are in [town]_6995-town ? ” “_[1114-men] Well , there is [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , who has just left [me]_0-i . ” “_{[442-waldershare]} [I]_0-i have asked [him]_{442-waldershare} . “ Then there is [Lord Willesden]_{537-lord willesden} and [Henry Grantley]_{538-henry grantley} — [I]_{442-waldershare} know [they]_1114-men are passing through [town]_6995-town — and there is [the new man]_{8164-the new man} , [[Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s brother]_{8161-lady roehampton ’s brother} . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ [I]_425-endymion will send to [Lord Willesden]_{537-lord willesden} and [Henry Grantley]_{538-henry grantley} immediately , and perhaps [you]_8166-you will send a card , which [I]_425-endymion will write here , for [me]_425-endymion to [the new man]_{8164-the new man} . ”_{[425-endymion]} And in this way [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion soon found that [he]_425-endymion was what is called “ everywhere . ”_{[425-endymion]} [One of the most interesting acquaintances that [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} made was a colleague of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband}]_{3482-one of the most interesting acquaintances that lady roehampton made was a colleague of her husband} , and that was [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , once [the intimate friend of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} father]_{918-her father}]_{3484-the intimate friend of her father} . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} had known [herself]_{499-lady montfort} and [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} when [they]_3487-they were [children]_{3488-children} , indeed from the cradle . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was in the perfection of middle life , and looked young for [his]_{326-mr. wilton} years . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} was tall and pensive , and naturally sentimental , though a long political career , for [he]_{326-mr. wilton} had entered [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} for the family borough the instant [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was of age , had brought to this susceptibility a salutary hardness . Although somewhat alienated from [the friend of]_{3490-the friend of} [his]_{326-mr. wilton} youth by the course of affairs , for [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} had followed [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , while [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion had adhered to [the Duke of [Wellington]_{17-wellington}]_{815-the duke of wellington} , [he]_{326-mr. wilton} had not neglected [Ferrars]_425-endymion in [his]_{326-mr. wilton} fall , but [his]_{326-mr. wilton} offers of assistance , frankly and generously made , had been coldly though courteously rejected , and no encouragement had been given to the maintenance of [their]_3487-they once intimate acquaintance . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was much struck by the appearance of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} tried to compare the fulfilment of [her]_{499-lady montfort} promise with [the beautiful and haughty child whom [he]_{326-mr. wilton} used to wonder [[her]_{499-lady montfort} parents]_{1295-her parents} so extravagantly spoiled]_{3492-the beautiful and haughty child whom he used to wonder her parents so extravagantly spoiled} . [Her]_{499-lady montfort} stature was above the average height of [women]_900-women and finely developed and proportioned . But it was in the countenance — in the pellucid and commanding brow , the deep splendour of [her]_{499-lady montfort} dark blue eyes softened by long lashes , [her]_{499-lady montfort} short upper lip , and the rich profusion of [her]_{499-lady montfort} dark chestnut hair — that [his]_{326-mr. wilton} roused memory recalled the past ; and [he]_{326-mr. wilton} fell into a mood of agitated contemplation . The opportunities which [he]_{326-mr. wilton} enjoyed of cultivating [her]_{499-lady montfort} society were numerous , and [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} missed none . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} was frequently [[her]_{499-lady montfort} guest]_{949-her guest} , and being [himself]_{326-mr. wilton} [the master of [a splendid establishment]_{3497-a splendid establishment}]_{3496-the master of a splendid establishment} , [he]_{326-mr. wilton} could offer [her]_{499-lady montfort} a hospitality which [every one]_{1385-every one} appreciated . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was peculiarly [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} political chief]_{1597-his political chief} , and [they]_3500-they had always been socially intimate . As [the trusted colleague of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} — as [one who had known [her]_{499-lady montfort} in [her]_{499-lady montfort} childhood]_{3503-one who had known her in her childhood} , and as [himself]_{326-mr. wilton} [a man singularly qualified , by [his]_{326-mr. wilton} agreeable conversation and tender and deferential manner , to make [his]_{326-mr. wilton} way with [women]_900-women]_{3504-a man singularly qualified , by his agreeable conversation and tender and deferential manner , to make his way with women} — [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} had no great difficulty , particularly in that happy demi - season which precedes Christmas , in establishing relations of confidence and intimacy with [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{3501-the trusted colleague of her husband — as one who had known her in her childhood , and as himself a man singularly qualified , by his agreeable conversation and tender and deferential manner , to make his way with women — mr. sidney wilton had no great difficulty , particularly in that happy demi - season which precedes christmas , in establishing relations of confidence and intimacy with lady roehampton} . The cabinets were over : [the government]_{818-the government} had decided on [their]_{818-the government} measures , and put [them]_{818-the government} in a state of preparation , and [they]_{818-the government} were about to disperse for a month . [The seat of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{3507-the seat of lord roehampton} was in [the extreme north of [England]_7-england]_{3508-the extreme north of england} , and a visit to [it]_{3507-the seat of lord roehampton} was inconvenient at this moment , and especially at this season . [The department of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{3509-the department of lord roehampton} was very active at this time , and [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was unwilling that the first impression by [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} wife]_{1261-his wife} of [[her]_{1261-his wife} future home]_{3511-her future home} should be experienced at a season little favourable to the charms of a northern seat . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was [the proprietor of [the most beautiful and the most celebrated villa in [England]_7-england]_{3513-the most beautiful and the most celebrated villa in england}]_{3512-the proprietor of the most beautiful and the most celebrated villa in england} ; [only twenty miles from [town]_6995-town , seated on [a wooded crest of [the swan - crowned Thames]_{85-the thames}]_{3516-a wooded crest of the swan - crowned thames} , with [gardens of delight , and woods full of pheasants]_{3517-gardens of delight , and woods full of pheasants} , and [a terrace that would have become a court]_{3518-a terrace that would have become a court} , glancing over [a wide expanse of bower and glade]_{3519-a wide expanse of bower and glade} , studded with [bright halls and delicate steeples]_{3520-bright halls and delicate steeples} , and the smoke of [rural homes]_{3521-rural homes}]_{3514-only twenty miles from town , seated on a wooded crest of the swan - crowned thames , with gardens of delight , and woods full of pheasants , and a terrace that would have become a court , glancing over a wide expanse of bower and glade , studded with bright halls and delicate steeples , and the smoke of rural homes} . It was arranged that [Lord]_3522-lord and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} should pass [their]_3523-their Christmas at [Gaydene]_161-gaydene with [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , stay as long as [they]_3523-their liked , go where [they]_3523-their chose , but make it [[their]_3523-their headquarters]_{3524-their headquarters} . It was a most successful visit ; for a great deal of business was done , as well as pleasure enjoyed . [The ambassadors]_{3525-the ambassadors} , who were always a little uneasy at Christmas when [everybody]_{6694-everybody} is away , and [[themselves]_{3525-the ambassadors} without [country homes]_{3528-country homes}]_{3527-themselves without country homes} , were all invited down for that week . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} used to give [them]_{3525-the ambassadors} audiences after the shooting parties . [He]_3522-lord thought it was a specific against [their]_{3525-the ambassadors} being too long . [He]_3522-lord used to say , “ The first dinner - bell often brings things to a point . ”_[3522-lord] After Christmas there was an ever - varying stream of company , chiefly official and parliamentary . The banquet and the battue did not always settle the business , the clause , or the schedule , which [the guests]_{2190-the guests} often came down to [Gaydene]_161-gaydene ostensibly to accomplish , but [they]_{2190-the guests} sent [men]_1114-men back to [town]_6995-town with increased energy and good humour , and kept [the party]_{1547-the party} in heart . Towards the end of the month [the premier]_{2980-the premier} came down , and for [him]_{2980-the premier} [the Blue Ribbon Covert]_{162-the blue ribbon covert} had been reserved , though [he]_{2980-the premier} really cared little for sport . It was an eighteenth century tradition that [knights of the garter]_{3534-knights of the garter} only had been permitted to shoot this choice preserve , but [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , in this advanced age , did not of course revive such an ultra - exclusive practice , and [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was particular in arranging the party to include [Mr. Jorrocks]_539-jorrocks . This was [a Radical member to whom considerable office had been given at the reconstruction of 1835]_{3535-a radical member to whom considerable office had been given at the reconstruction of 1835} , when it was necessary that [the Whigs]_{366-the whigs} should conciliate [the Mountain]_{540-the mountain} . [He]_539-jorrocks was [a pretentious , underbred , half - educated man , fluent with all the commonplaces of middle - class ambition , which are humorously called democratic opinions]_{3536-a pretentious , underbred , half - educated man , fluent with all the commonplaces of middle - class ambition , which are humorously called democratic opinions} , but at heart [a sycophant of [the aristocracy]_{1056-the aristocracy}]_{3537-a sycophant of the aristocracy} . [He]_539-jorrocks represented , however , a large and important constituency , and [his]_539-jorrocks promotion was at first looked upon as a masterpiece of management . [The Mountain]_{540-the mountain} , who knew [Jorrocks]_539-jorrocks by heart , and felt that [they]_{540-the mountain} had in [their]_{540-the mountain} ranks [men]_1114-men in every sense [[his]_539-jorrocks superior]_{3540-his superior} , and that [he]_539-jorrocks could be [no representative of [their]_{540-the mountain} intelligence and opinions]_{3541-no representative of their intelligence and opinions} , and so by degrees prepare for [their]_{540-the mountain} gradual admission to [the sacred land]_{3542-the sacred land} , at first sulked over the promotion of [[their]_{540-the mountain} late companion]_{3543-their late companion} , and only did not publicly deride it from the feeling that by so doing [they]_{540-the mountain} might be playing the game of [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} . At the time of which [we]_3545-we are writing , having become extremely discontented and wishing to annoy [the government]_{818-the government} , [they]_{540-the mountain} even affected dissatisfaction at the subordinate position which [Jorrocks]_539-jorrocks occupied in the administration , and it was generally said — had become indeed the slang of [the party]_{1547-the party} — that the test of the sincerity of [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} to Liberal principles was to put [Jorrocks]_539-jorrocks in the cabinet . The countenance of [the premier]_{2980-the premier} when this choice programme was first communicated to [him]_{2980-the premier} was what might have been expected had [he]_{2980-the premier} learnt of the sudden descent upon this isle of [an invading force]_{3154-an invading force} , and [the Secretary of the Treasury]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} whispered in confidence to [one or two leaders of [the Mountain]_{540-the mountain}]_{3552-one or two leaders of the mountain} , “ that if [they]_{540-the mountain} did not take care [they]_{540-the mountain} would upset [the government]_{818-the government} . ”_{[8140-the secretary of the treasury]} “ That is exactly what [we]_8169-we want to do , ”_{[8140-the secretary of the treasury]} was the reply . So it will be seen that the position of [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} , previous to the meeting of parliament in 1839 , was somewhat critical . In the meantime , [[its]_{6702-the ministry} various members , who knew [[their]_{3554-its various members , who knew their man} man]_{3555-their man}]_{3554-its various members , who knew their man} , lavished every practicable social attention on [Jorrocks]_539-jorrocks . The dinners [they]_{3554-its various members , who knew their man} gave [him]_539-jorrocks were doubled ; [they]_{3554-its various members , who knew their man} got [[their]_{3554-its various members , who knew their man} women]_{3556-their women} to call on [[his]_539-jorrocks women]_{3557-his women} ; and [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , [a member of [an illustrious garter family]_{3559-an illustrious garter family}]_{3558-a member of an illustrious garter family} , capped the climax by appointing [him]_539-jorrocks [one of [the party]_{1547-the party} to shoot the Blue Ribbon Covert]_{3560-one of the party to shoot the blue ribbon covert} . [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} had invited [Endymion]_425-endymion to [Gaydene]_161-gaydene , and , as [his]_{326-mr. wilton} stay there could only be brief , had even invited [him]_{326-mr. wilton} to repeat the visit . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} was , indeed , unaffectedly kind to one whom [he]_{326-mr. wilton} remembered so young , and was evidently pleased with [him]_{326-mr. wilton} . One evening , a day or two before the break - up of the party , while [some charming Misses Playfellow]_{541-some charming misses playfellow} , with [an impudent brother]_{3562-an impudent brother} , who all lived in [the neighbourhood]_{3563-the neighbourhood} , were acting charades , [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} said to [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , by whose side [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was sitting in the circle — “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} have had a very busy morning about [[my]_{326-mr. wilton} office]_{2962-my office} . There is to be a complete revolution in it . The whole system is to be reconstructed ; [half the present people]_{8171-half the present people} are to be pensioned off , and new blood is to be introduced . It struck [me]_{326-mr. wilton} that this might be an opening for [[your]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{7296-your brother} . [He]_{7296-your brother} is in the public service — that is something ; and as there are to be [so many new men]_{8173-so many new men} , there will be no jealousy as to [his]_{7296-your brother} promotion . If [you]_{499-lady montfort} will speak to [him]_{7296-your brother} about it , and [he]_{7296-your brother} likes it , [I]_{326-mr. wilton} will appoint [him]_{7296-your brother} [one of [the new clerks]_{8175-the new clerks}]_{8174-one of the new clerks} ; and then , if [he]_{7296-your brother} also likes it , [he]_{7296-your brother} shall be [[my]_{326-mr. wilton} private secretary]_{8176-my private secretary} . That will give [him]_{7296-your brother} position , and be no mean addition to [his]_{7296-your brother} income , [you]_{499-lady montfort} know , if [we]_8177-we last — but that depends , [I]_{326-mr. wilton} suppose , on [Mr. Jorrocks]_539-jorrocks . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} communicated all this to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} on [her]_{499-lady montfort} return to [London]_10-london . “ It is exactly what [I]_{499-lady montfort} wished , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} said . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} wanted [you]_{499-lady montfort} to be [private secretary to [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister}]_{8178-private secretary to a cabinet minister} , and if [I]_{499-lady montfort} were to choose [any one]_{1685-any one} , except , of course , [[my]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{7235-my lord} , it would be [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} is [a perfect gentleman]_{7493-a perfect gentleman} , and was [[dear papa]_{7070-dear papa} ’s friend]_{8184-dear papa ’s friend} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} understand [you]_{499-lady montfort} will have three hundred a year to begin with , and the same amount as [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} secretary]_{8185-his secretary} . [You]_{499-lady montfort} ought to be able to live with ease and propriety on six hundred a year — and this reminds [me]_{499-lady montfort} of what [I]_{499-lady montfort} have been thinking of before [we]_8186-we went to [Gaydene]_161-gaydene . [I]_{499-lady montfort} think now [you]_{499-lady montfort} ought to have [a more becoming residence]_{8187-a more becoming residence} . [The Rodneys]_{1789-the rodneys} are [good people]_{8189-good people} , [I]_{499-lady montfort} do not doubt , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} dare say [we]_8186-we shall have an opportunity of proving [our]_8186-we sense of [their]_{1789-the rodneys} services ; but [they]_{1789-the rodneys} are not exactly [the people that [I]_{499-lady montfort} care for [you]_{499-lady montfort} to live with]_{8190-the people that i care for you to live with} , and , at any rate , [you]_{499-lady montfort} can not reside any longer in [a garret]_{8191-a garret} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} have taken [some chambers in [the Albany]_{8193-the albany}]_{8192-some chambers in the albany} , therefore , for [you]_{499-lady montfort} , and they shall be [my]_{499-lady montfort} contribution to [[your]_{499-lady montfort} housekeeping]_{8194-your housekeeping} . They are not badly furnished , but they belonged to [an old general officer , and are not very new - fashioned]_{8195-an old general officer , and are not very new - fashioned} ; but [we]_8196-we will go together and see them to - morrow , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} dare say [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall soon be able to make [them]_{8192-some chambers in the albany} comme il faut . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} This considerable rise in the life of [Endymion]_425-endymion , after the first excitement occasioned by its announcement to [him]_425-endymion had somewhat subsided , was not contemplated by [him]_425-endymion with unmixed feelings of satisfaction . It seemed to terminate many relations of life , the value of which [he]_425-endymion had always appreciated , but which now , with [their]_3565-their impending conclusion , [he]_425-endymion felt , and felt keenly , had absolutely contributed to [his]_425-endymion happiness . There was no great pang in quitting [[his]_425-endymion fellow - clerks]_{2075-his fellow - clerks} , except [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , whom [he]_425-endymion greatly esteemed . [But poor little [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street}]_{3567-but poor little warwick street} had been to [him]_425-endymion a real [home]_726-home , if unvarying kindness , and sedulous attention , and the affection of the eyes and heart , as well as of the mouth , can make a hearth . [He]_425-endymion hoped [he]_425-endymion might preserve the friendship of [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , which [their]_3569-their joint intimacy with [the prince]_{7878-the prince} would favour ; but still [he]_425-endymion could hardly flatter [himself]_425-endymion that the delightful familiarity of [their]_3569-their past lives could subsist . [Endymion]_425-endymion sighed , and then [he]_425-endymion sighed again . [He]_425-endymion felt sad . Because [he]_425-endymion was leaving [the humble harbour of refuge]_{3571-the humble harbour of refuge} , the entrance to which , even in the darkest hour of [his]_425-endymion fallen fortunes , was thought somewhat of an indignity , and was about to assume a position which would not have altogether misbecome the earliest expectations of [his]_425-endymion life ? That seems unreasonable ; but [mankind]_786-mankind , fortunately , are not always governed by reason , but by sentiment , and often by very tender sentiment . When [Endymion]_425-endymion , sitting in [[his]_425-endymion little room]_{3573-his little room} , analysed [his]_425-endymion feelings , [he]_425-endymion came to the conclusion that [his]_425-endymion sadness was occasioned by [his]_425-endymion having to part from [Imogene]_420-imogene . It often requires an event in life , and an unexpected one , to make [us]_3574-us clearly aware of the existence of feelings which have long influenced [us]_3574-us . Never having been in a position in which the possibility of uniting [his]_425-endymion fate to another could cross [his]_425-endymion mind for a moment , [he]_425-endymion had been content with the good fortune which permitted a large portion of [his]_425-endymion life to be passed in the society of [a woman who , unconsciously both to [him]_425-endymion and to [herself]_{3575-a woman who , unconsciously both to him and to herself}]_{3575-a woman who , unconsciously both to him and to herself} , had fascinated [him]_425-endymion . [The graceful child who , four or five years ago]_{3576-the graceful child who , four or five years ago} , had first lit [him]_425-endymion to [his]_425-endymion garret , without losing any of [her]_{3575-a woman who , unconsciously both to him and to herself} rare and simple ingenuousness , had developed into [a beautiful and accomplished woman]_{3577-a beautiful and accomplished woman} . There was a strong resemblance between [Imogene]_420-imogene and [[her]_420-imogene sister]_{1871-her sister} , but [Imogene]_420-imogene was [a brunette]_{1873-a brunette} . [Her]_420-imogene countenance indicated far more intellect and character than that of [Sylvia]_407-sylvia . [Her]_420-imogene brow was delicately pencilled and finely arched , and [her]_420-imogene large dark eyes gleamed with a softness and sweetness of expression , which were irresistibly attractive , and seemed to indicate sympathy with everything that was good and beautiful . [Her]_420-imogene features were not so regular as [[her]_420-imogene sister]_{1871-her sister} ’s ; but when [she]_420-imogene smiled , [her]_420-imogene face was captivating . [Endymion]_425-endymion had often listened , half with fondness and half with scepticism , to [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} dilating , according to [his]_425-endymion wo nt , on the high character and qualities of [Imogene]_420-imogene , whom [he]_425-endymion persisted in believing [he]_425-endymion was preparing for a great career . “ How it will come about [I]_425-endymion can not say , ”_{[425-endymion]} [he]_425-endymion would remark ; “ but it will come . If [[my]_425-endymion legitimate sovereign]_{8197-my legitimate sovereign} were on the throne , and [I]_425-endymion in the possession of [[my]_425-endymion estates]_{8198-my estates} , which were graciously presented by [the usurper]_{8199-the usurper} to [the sausage - makers]_{8200-the sausage - makers} , or [some other choice middle - class corporation]_{8201-some other choice middle - class corporation} , [I]_425-endymion would marry [her]_420-imogene [myself]_425-endymion . But that is impossible . That would only be asking [her]_420-imogene to share [my]_425-endymion ruin . [I]_425-endymion want [her]_420-imogene to live in [palaces]_8202-palaces , and perhaps , in [my]_425-endymion decline of life , make [me]_425-endymion [[her]_420-imogene librarian]_{8203-her librarian} , like [Casanova]_543-casanova . [I]_425-endymion should be content to dine in [[her]_420-imogene hall]_{8204-her hall} every day beneath the salt , and see [her]_420-imogene enter with [her]_420-imogene state , amid the flourish of trumpets . ”_{[425-endymion]} And now , strange to say , [Endymion]_425-endymion was speculating on the fate of [Imogene]_420-imogene , and , as [he]_425-endymion thought , in a more practical spirit . Six hundred a year , [he]_425-endymion thought , was not a very large income ; but it was an income , and one which a year ago [he]_425-endymion never contemplated possessing until getting grey in the public service . Why not realise perfect happiness at once ? [He]_425-endymion could conceive no bliss greater than living with [Imogene]_420-imogene in one of [those little villas]_{3581-those little villas} , even if semi - detached , which now are numbered by tens of thousands , and which were then beginning to shoot out [their]_3582-their suburban antennae in every direction of [[our]_3583-our huge metropolis]_{3584-our huge metropolis} . [He]_425-endymion saw [her]_420-imogene in [his]_425-endymion mind ’s eye in [a garden of perpetual sunshine]_{3585-a garden of perpetual sunshine} , breathing of mignonette and bright with roses , and waiting for [him]_425-endymion as [he]_425-endymion came down from [town]_6995-town and [his]_425-endymion daily labours , in [the cheap and convenient omnibus]_{3587-the cheap and convenient omnibus} . What a delightful companion to welcome [him]_425-endymion ! How much to tell [her]_420-imogene , and how much to listen to ! And then [their]_3588-their evenings with a delicious book or some delightful music ! What holidays , too , of romantic adventure ! The vine - clad [Rhine]_{37-the rhine} , perhaps [Switzerland]_{27-switzerland} ; at any rate , [the quaint old cities of [Flanders]_164-flanders]_{3589-the quaint old cities of flanders} , and [the winding valley of [the Meuse]_{165-the meuse}]_{3590-the winding valley of the meuse} . [They]_3588-their could live extremely well on six hundred a year , yes , with all the real refinements of existence . And all [their]_3588-their genuine happiness was to be sacrificed for utterly fantastic and imaginary gratifications , which , if analysed , would be found only to be efforts to amuse and astonish others . It did not yet occur to [Endymion]_425-endymion that [[his]_425-endymion garden]_{3591-his garden} could not always be sunshiny ; that cares crop up in [villas]_3592-villas , even semi - detached , as well as joys ; that [he]_425-endymion would have [children]_{3488-children} , and perhaps too many ; that [they]_3588-their would be sick , and that [doctors]_3594-doctors ’ bills would soon put a stop to romantic excursions ; that [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} would become exhausted with nursing and clothing and teaching [them]_3588-their ; that [she]_{1261-his wife} [herself]_{1261-his wife} would become [an invalid , and moped to death]_{3596-an invalid , and moped to death} ; that [his]_425-endymion resources would every day bear a less proportion to [his]_425-endymion expenditure ; and that wanting money , [he]_425-endymion would return too often from [town]_6995-town [a harassed husband]_{3598-a harassed husband} to [a jaded wife]_{3599-a jaded wife} ! [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} and [Sylvia]_407-sylvia were at [Conington]_{159-conington} on a visit to [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , hunting . It was astonishing how [Sylvia]_407-sylvia had ridden to the hounds , mounted on the choicest steeds , and in a scarlet habit which had been presented to [her]_407-sylvia by [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} . [She]_407-sylvia had created quite an enthusiasm in the field , and [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} was proud of [[his]_{507-lord beaumaris} guests]_{7665-his guests} . When [Endymion]_425-endymion parted with [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} at [the Albany]_{8193-the albany} , where [they]_3603-they had been examining [[his]_425-endymion rooms]_{2477-his rooms} , [he]_425-endymion had repaired to [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} , with some expectation that [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} would have returned from [Conington]_{159-conington} , and [he]_425-endymion intended to break to [[his]_425-endymion host]_{7707-his host} the impending change in [his]_425-endymion life . [The Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} , however , had not arrived , and so [he]_425-endymion ascended to [[his]_425-endymion room]_{1563-his room} , where [he]_425-endymion had been employed in arranging [his]_425-endymion books and papers , and indulging in the reverie which [we]_3607-we have indicated . When [he]_425-endymion came [downstairs]_{7290-downstairs} , wishing to inquire about the probable arrival of [[his]_425-endymion landlord]_{3609-his landlord} , [Endymion]_425-endymion knocked at the door of [the parlour]_{3610-the parlour} where [they]_3611-they used to assemble , and on entering , found [Imogene]_420-imogene writing . “ How do [you]_425-endymion do , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion ? ”_{[420-imogene]} [she]_420-imogene said , rising . “ [I]_420-imogene am writing to [Sylvia]_407-sylvia . [They]_3611-they are not returning as soon as [they]_3611-they intended , and [I]_420-imogene am to go down to [Conington]_{159-conington} by [an early train]_{8205-an early train} to - morrow . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ [I]_425-endymion want to see [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion moodily . “ Can [I]_420-imogene write anything to [him]_{408-mr. rodney} , or tell [him]_{408-mr. rodney} anything ? ”_{[420-imogene]} said [Imogene]_420-imogene . “ No , ”_{[425-endymion]} continued [Endymion]_425-endymion in a melancholy tone . “ [I]_425-endymion can tell [you]_420-imogene what [I]_425-endymion wanted to say . But [you]_420-imogene must be occupied now , going away , and unexpectedly , to - morrow . It seems to [me]_425-endymion that [every one]_{1385-every one} is going away . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , [we]_8207-we have lost [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , certainly , ”_{[420-imogene]} said [Imogene]_420-imogene , “ and [I]_420-imogene doubt whether [[his]_{7878-the prince} rooms]_{2477-his rooms} will be ever let again . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ Indeed ! ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ Well , [I]_425-endymion only know what [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} tells [me]_425-endymion . [He]_{442-waldershare} says that [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} and [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} have made a great speculation , and gained a great deal of money ; but [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} never speaks to [me]_425-endymion of such matters , nor indeed does [Sylvia]_407-sylvia . [I]_425-endymion am [myself]_425-endymion very sorry that [the prince]_{7878-the prince} has gone , for [he]_{7878-the prince} interested [me]_425-endymion much . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , [I]_425-endymion should think [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} would not be very sorry to get rid of [me]_425-endymion then , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ O [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion ! why should [you]_425-endymion say or think such things ! [I]_425-endymion am sure that [[my]_425-endymion brother]_{2830-my brother} and sister , and indeed [every one in [this house]_{3359-this house}]_{8212-every one in this house} , always consider [your]_425-endymion comfort and welfare before any other object . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Yes , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ [you]_3612-you have all been most kind to [me]_425-endymion , and that makes [me]_425-endymion more wretched at the prospect of leaving [you]_3612-you . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ But there is no prospect of that ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ A certainty , [Imogene]_420-imogene ; there is going to be a change in [my]_425-endymion life , ”_{[425-endymion]} and then [he]_425-endymion told [her]_3612-you all . “ Well , ”_{[420-imogene]} said [Imogene]_420-imogene , “ it would be selfish not to be happy at what [I]_420-imogene hear ; but though [I]_420-imogene hope [I]_420-imogene am happy , [I]_420-imogene need not be joyful . [I]_420-imogene never used to be nervous , but [I]_420-imogene am afraid [I]_420-imogene am getting so . All these great changes rather shake [me]_420-imogene . This adventure of [the prince]_{7878-the prince} — as [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} says , it is history . Then [Miss Myra]_466-myra ’s great marriage , and [your]_3612-you promotion — although they are exactly what [we]_8215-we used to dream about , and wished [a fairy]_{8216-a fairy} would accomplish , and somehow felt that , somehow or other , they must happen — yet now [they]_8217-they have occurred , [one]_6769-one is almost as astounded as delighted . [We]_8215-we certainly have been very happy in [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} , at least [I]_420-imogene have been , all living as it were together . But where shall [we]_8215-we be this time next year ? [All scattered]_{8219-all scattered} , and perhaps not even [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} under [this roof]_{8220-this roof} . [I]_420-imogene know not how it is , but [I]_420-imogene dread leaving the roof where [one]_6769-one has been happy . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ Oh ! [you]_420-imogene know [you]_420-imogene must leave it one day or other , [Imogene]_420-imogene . [You]_420-imogene are sure to marry ; that [you]_420-imogene can not avoid . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , [I]_420-imogene am not by any means sure about that , ”_{[420-imogene]} said [Imogene]_420-imogene . “ [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , in educating [me]_420-imogene , as [he]_{442-waldershare} says , as [a princess]_{8222-a princess} , has made [me]_420-imogene really neither fish , flesh , nor fowl , nor even that coarser but popular delicacy never forgotten . [I]_420-imogene could not unite [my]_420-imogene life with [a being who was not refined in mind and in manners]_{8223-a being who was not refined in mind and in manners} , and [the men of [my]_420-imogene class]_{8224-the men of my class} in life , who are the only ones after all who might care to marry [me]_420-imogene , shock [my]_420-imogene taste , [I]_420-imogene am ashamed to say so . [I]_420-imogene am not sure it is not wicked to think it even ; but so it is . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ Why do [you]_425-endymion not marry [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ That would be madness ! [I]_425-endymion do not know any alliance that could prove more unfortunate . [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} must never marry . [All people of imagination]_{8225-all people of imagination} , [they]_{8225-all people of imagination} say , are difficult to live with ; but [a person who consists solely of imagination]_{8226-a person who consists solely of imagination} , like [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , who has indeed no other attribute — before a year was past , married , [he]_{442-waldershare} would fly to [the desert]_{8227-the desert} or to [La Trappe]_{166-la trappe} , commit terrible scandals from mere weariness of feeling , write pasquinades against [the wife of [his]_{442-waldershare} bosom]_{8228-the wife of his bosom} , and hold [us]_8229-us both up to the fierce laughter of [the world]_{6658-the world} . No , no ; [he]_{442-waldershare} is the best , the dearest , and the most romantic of [friends]_7075-friends ; tender as [a father]_{7134-a father} , and sometimes as wise , for genius can be everything . [He]_{442-waldershare} is going to rise early to - morrow , which [he]_{442-waldershare} particularly dislikes , because [he]_{442-waldershare} will not let [me]_425-endymion go to [the station]_{7360-the station} alone ; though [I]_425-endymion tell [him]_{442-waldershare} , as [I]_425-endymion often tell [him]_{442-waldershare} , those are the becoming manners of [[my]_425-endymion class]_{8234-my class} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ But [you]_420-imogene might meet [a person of the refinement [you]_420-imogene require]_{8235-a person of the refinement you require} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ with a moderate and yet a sufficient income , who would not be unworthy of [you]_420-imogene . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_420-imogene doubt it , ”_{[420-imogene]} said [Imogene]_420-imogene . “ But , do not doubt it , [dear Imogene]_420-imogene , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , advancing ; “ such charms as [yours]_420-imogene , both of body and of mind , such [a companion in life , so refined , so accomplished , and yet endowed with such clear sense , and such a sweet disposition]_{8236-a companion in life , so refined , so accomplished , and yet endowed with such clear sense , and such a sweet disposition} — believe [me]_425-endymion ”_{[425-endymion]} — — But at this moment [a splendid equipage]_{3613-a splendid equipage} drove up to the door , with [powdered footmen and long canes behind , and then a terrible rap , like the tattoo of a field - marshal]_{3614-powdered footmen and long canes behind , and then a terrible rap , like the tattoo of a field - marshal} . “ [Good gracious]_{8237-good gracious} ! what is all this ? ”_{[420-imogene]} exclaimed [Imogene]_420-imogene . “ It is [[my]_425-endymion sister]_{7169-my sister} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , blushing ; “ it is [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_420-imogene must go to [her]_{499-lady montfort} [myself]_420-imogene , ”_{[420-imogene]} said [Imogene]_420-imogene ; “ [I]_420-imogene can not have [the servant]_{1560-the servant} attend upon [[your]_425-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} . ”_{[420-imogene]} [Endymion]_425-endymion remained silent and confused . [Imogene]_420-imogene was some little time at the carriage - door , for [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had inquiries to make after [Sylvia]_407-sylvia and other courteous things to say , and then [Imogene]_420-imogene returned , and said to [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} wishes [you]_425-endymion to go with [her]_{499-lady montfort} directly on some particular business . ”_{[420-imogene]} [Endymion]_425-endymion liked [his]_425-endymion new official life very much . [Whitehall]_67-whitehall was a great improvement on [Somerset House]_{72-somerset house} , and [he]_425-endymion had sufficient experience of the civil service to duly appreciate the advantage of being permanently quartered in one of [the chief departments of [the state]_{1022-the state}]_{3615-the chief departments of the state} , instead of obscurely labouring in a subordinate office , with a limited future , and detached from all the keenly interesting details of public life . But it was not this permanent and substantial advantage which occasioned [him]_425-endymion such lively and such novel pleasure , as the fact of [his]_425-endymion being [a private secretary]_{3617-a private secretary} , and [a private secretary to [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister}]_{3618-a private secretary to a cabinet minister} . The relations between [a minister]_{861-a minister} and [[his]_{861-a minister} secretary]_{8185-his secretary} are , or at least should be , among the finest that can subsist between [two individuals]_{3622-two individuals} . Except [the married state]_{3623-the married state} , there is none in which so great a degree of confidence is involved , in which more forbearance ought to be exercised , or more sympathy ought to exist . There is usually in the relation an identity of interest , and that of the highest kind ; and the perpetual difficulties , the alternations of triumph and defeat , develop devotion . [A youthful secretary]_{3624-a youthful secretary} will naturally feel some degree of enthusiasm for [[his]_{3624-a youthful secretary} chief]_{1660-his chief} , and [a wise minister]_{3626-a wise minister} will never stint [his]_{3626-a wise minister} regard for one in whose intelligence and honour [he]_{3626-a wise minister} finds [he]_{3626-a wise minister} can place confidence . There never was a happier prospect of these relations being established on the most satisfactory basis than in the instance of [Endymion]_425-endymion and [[his]_425-endymion new master]_{3627-his new master} . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was [a man of noble disposition , fine manners , considerable culture]_{3628-a man of noble disposition , fine manners , considerable culture} , and was generally gracious . But [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was disposed to be more than gracious to [Endymion]_425-endymion , and when [he]_{326-mr. wilton} found that [[our]_3629-our young friend]_{3630-our young friend} had a capacity for work — that [his]_{326-mr. wilton} perception was quick and clear — that [he]_{326-mr. wilton} wrote with facility — never made difficulties — was calm , sedulous , and patient , the interest which [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} took in [him]_{326-mr. wilton} as [the son of [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley]_{3631-the son of william ferrars} , and , [we]_3629-our must add , as [the brother of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{3632-the brother of lady roehampton} , became absorbed in the personal regard which [the minister]_{775-the minister} soon entertained for [[his]_{775-the minister} secretary]_{8185-his secretary} . [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} found a pleasure in forming the mind of [Endymion]_425-endymion to the consideration and comprehension of public affairs ; [he]_{326-mr. wilton} spoke to [him]_425-endymion both of [men]_1114-men and things without reserve ; revealed to [him]_425-endymion the characters of [leading personages on both sides]_{3636-leading personages on both sides} , illustrated [their]_{3636-leading personages on both sides} antecedents , and threw light upon [their]_{3636-leading personages on both sides} future ; taught [him]_425-endymion the real condition of parties in parliament , rarely to be found in newspapers ; and finally , when [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was sufficiently initiated , obtained for [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} secretary]_{8185-his secretary} a key for [his]_{326-mr. wilton} cabinet boxes , which left little of the business of government unknown to [Endymion]_425-endymion . Such great confidence , and that exhibited by [one who possessed so many winning qualities]_{3638-one who possessed so many winning qualities} , excited in the breast of [Endymion]_425-endymion the most lively feelings of gratitude and respect . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} tried to prove them by the vigilant and unwearying labour with which [he]_{326-mr. wilton} served [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} master]_{1352-his master} , and [he]_{326-mr. wilton} served [him]_{1352-his master} every day more effectually , because every day [he]_{326-mr. wilton} became more intimate with the mind and method of [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . [Every one]_{1385-every one} to a certain degree is a mannerist ; [every one]_{1385-every one} has [his]_{1385-every one} ways ; and [a secretary]_{3642-a secretary} will be assisted in the transaction of business if a vigilant observation has made [him]_{3642-a secretary} acquainted with the idiosyncrasy of [[his]_{3642-a secretary} chief]_{1660-his chief} . The regulations of the office which authorise [a clerk , appointed to a private secretaryship]_{3644-a clerk , appointed to a private secretaryship} , to deviate from the routine duties of [the department]_{1842-the department} , and devote [his]_{3644-a clerk , appointed to a private secretaryship} time entirely to the special requirements of [[his]_{3644-a clerk , appointed to a private secretaryship} master]_{1352-his master} , of course much assisted [Endymion]_425-endymion , and proved also a pleasant relief , for [he]_425-endymion had had enough at [Somerset House]_{72-somerset house} of copying documents and drawing up formal reports . But it was not only at [Whitehall]_67-whitehall that [he]_425-endymion saw [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , and experienced [his]_{326-mr. wilton} kindness . [Endymion]_425-endymion was [a frequent guest under [[Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ’s roof]_{3648-mr. wilton ’s roof}]_{3647-a frequent guest under mr. wilton ’s roof} , and [[Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ’s establishment]_{3649-mr. wilton ’s establishment} was [one of the most distinguished in [London]_10-london]_{3650-one of the most distinguished in london} . [They]_3651-they met also much in the evenings , and always at [Lady Roehampton ’s]_{499-lady montfort} , where [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was never absent . Whenever and wherever [they]_3651-they met , even if [they]_3651-they had been working together the whole morning , [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} always greeted [Endymion]_425-endymion with the utmost consideration — because [he]_{326-mr. wilton} knew such a recognition would raise [Endymion]_425-endymion in the eyes of [the social herd]_{3652-the social herd} , who always observe little things , and generally form from [them]_{3652-the social herd} [their]_{3652-the social herd} opinions of great affairs . [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was at [Charing Cross]_{168-charing cross} , on [his]_{326-mr. wilton} way to [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} office]_{6810-his office} , when [a lady]_{739-a lady} saluted [him]_{326-mr. wilton} from [[her]_{739-a lady} carriage]_{1627-her carriage} , which then drew up to the pavement and stopped . “ [We]_3651-they have just arrived , ”_{[739-a lady]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “ and [I]_{739-a lady} want [you]_{326-mr. wilton} to give [me]_{739-a lady} a little dinner to - day . [[My]_{739-a lady} lord]_{7235-my lord} is going to dine with [an Old Bailey lawyer]_{8242-an old bailey lawyer} , who amuses [him]_{8242-an old bailey lawyer} , and [I]_{739-a lady} do not like to be left , the first day , on the pave . ”_{[739-a lady]} “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} can give [you]_{326-mr. wilton} a rather large dinner , if [you]_{326-mr. wilton} care to come , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , “ but [I]_{326-mr. wilton} fear [you]_{326-mr. wilton} will not like it . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} have got [some House of Commons men]_{8243-some house of commons men} dining with [me]_{326-mr. wilton} to - day , and [one or two of the other House]_{8244-one or two of the other house} to meet [them]_{8243-some house of commons men} . [[My]_{326-mr. wilton} sister]_{7169-my sister} [Georgina]_544-georgina has very good - naturedly promised to come , with [[her]_544-georgina husband]_{986-her husband} , and [I]_{326-mr. wilton} have just written a note to [the Duchess Dowager of [Keswick]_169-keswick]_{545-the duchess dowager of keswick} , who often helps [me]_{326-mr. wilton} — but [I]_{326-mr. wilton} fear this sort of thing would hardly suit [you]_{326-mr. wilton} . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ On the contrary , [I]_{739-a lady} think it will be very amusing . Only do not put [me]_{739-a lady} between [two of [[your]_{326-mr. wilton} colleagues]_{8248-your colleagues}]_{8247-two of your colleagues} . [Anybody]_7364-anybody amuses [me]_{739-a lady} for once . A new acquaintance is like a new book . [I]_{739-a lady} prefer it , even if bad , to a classic . ”_{[739-a lady]} The dinner party to - day at [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ’s was miscellaneous , and not heterogeneous enough to produce constraint , only to produce a little excitement — [some commoners high in office]_{3656-some commoners high in office} , and [the Treasury whip]_{3657-the treasury whip} , [several manufacturers who stood together in the room]_{3658-several manufacturers who stood together in the room} , and [some metropolitan members]_{3659-some metropolitan members} . [[Georgina]_544-georgina ’s husband]_{3660-georgina ’s husband} , who was [a lord - in - waiting , and a great swell , in a green riband]_{3661-a lord - in - waiting , and a great swell , in a green riband} , moved about with adroit condescension , and was bewitchingly affable . [The manufacturing members]_{3662-the manufacturing members} whispered to [each other]_{916-each other} that it was a wise thing to bring [the two Houses]_{3664-the two houses} together , but when [Her]_544-georgina Grace [the Duchess Dowager of [Keswick]_169-keswick]_{545-the duchess dowager of keswick} was announced , [they]_{3662-the manufacturing members} exchanged glances of astounded satisfaction , and felt that [the government , which had been thought to be in a somewhat rickety condition]_{3665-the government , which had been thought to be in a somewhat rickety condition} , would certainly stand . [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} came a little late , not very . [She]_{504-berengaria} thought it had been earlier , but it was not . [The duchess dowager]_{3666-the duchess dowager} opened [her]_{3666-the duchess dowager} eyes with wonderment when [she]_{3666-the duchess dowager} beheld [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , but [the company in general]_{3667-the company in general} were not in the least aware of the vast social event that was occurring . [They]_{3667-the company in general} were gratified in seeing [another fine lady]_{3668-another fine lady} , but did not , of course , rank [her]_{3668-another fine lady} with [a duchess]_{836-a duchess} . The dinner went off better than [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} could have hoped , as it was impossible to place [a stranger]_{1942-a stranger} by [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} sate in the middle of [his]_{326-mr. wilton} table with [the duchess dowager]_{3666-the duchess dowager} on [his]_{326-mr. wilton} right hand , and [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , who was taken out by the green riband , on the other . As [he]_{326-mr. wilton} knew the green riband would be soon exhausted , [he]_{326-mr. wilton} devoted [himself]_{326-mr. wilton} to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , and left [the duchess]_{6891-the duchess} to [her]_{6891-the duchess} own resources , which were considerable , and [she]_{6891-the duchess} was soon laying down [her]_{6891-the duchess} opinions on [men]_1114-men and things to [[her]_{6891-the duchess} other neighbours]_{3674-her other neighbours} with much effect . [The manufacturers]_{1003-the manufacturers} talked shop to [each other]_{916-each other} in whispers , that is to say , mixed [House of Commons]_{126-the house of commons} tattle about bills and committees with news from [Manchester]_{33-manchester} and [Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} , and [the West Riding]_{3677-the west riding} . [The metropolitan members]_{3678-the metropolitan members} , then [a more cosmopolitan body]_{3679-a more cosmopolitan body} and highly miscellaneous in [their]_{3678-the metropolitan members} character and pursuits , were louder , and perhaps more easy , even ventured to talk across the table when near its end , and enticed [the peers]_{3680-the peers} into discussions on foreign politics . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} having been delightful , thought it necessary to observe that [he]_{326-mr. wilton} feared [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} had been bored . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} have been , and am , extremely amused , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} replied ; “ and now tell [me]_{499-lady montfort} , who is [that young man at the very end of the table]_{8250-that young man at the very end of the table} ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ That is [[my]_{499-lady montfort} private secretary]_{8176-my private secretary} , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [Ferrars]_425-endymion ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [A brother of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{8252-a brother of lady roehampton} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Present [him]_{8252-a brother of lady roehampton} to [me]_{499-lady montfort} after dinner . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Endymion]_425-endymion knew [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} by sight , though [she]_{499-lady montfort} did not know [him]_425-endymion . [He]_425-endymion had seen [her]_{499-lady montfort} more than once at the receptions of [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , where , as indeed in [every place]_{3681-every place} , [she]_{499-lady montfort} was the cynosure . [He]_425-endymion was much astonished at meeting [her]_{499-lady montfort} at this party to - day,—almost as surprised as [the duchess dowager]_{3666-the duchess dowager} , for [Endymion]_425-endymion , who was of an observant nature , was beginning to comprehend society and all its numerous elements , and [schools , and shades , and classes]_{3683-schools , and shades , and classes} . When [they]_3684-they entered [the saloon]_{2204-the saloon} , [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} led [Endymion]_425-endymion up to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} at once , and [she]_3686-she immediately inquired after [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} sister]_{1096-his sister} . “ Do [you]_{326-mr. wilton} think , ”_[3686-she] [she]_3686-she said , “ [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} would see [me]_3686-she to - morrow if [I]_3686-she called on [her]_{499-lady montfort} ? ”_[3686-she] “ If [I]_425-endymion were [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , [I]_425-endymion would , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} looked at [him]_{326-mr. wilton} with a glance of curious scrutiny ; not smiling , and yet not displeased . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} will write [her]_{499-lady montfort} a little note in the morning , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} thoughtfully . “ [One]_6769-one may leave cards for ever . [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} tells [me]_{499-lady montfort} [you]_{499-lady montfort} are quite [his]_{326-mr. wilton} right hand . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} is too kind to [me]_425-endymion , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [One]_6769-one could not be excused for not doing one ’s best for [such a master]_{8255-such a master} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [You]_{499-lady montfort} like [people]_6681-people to be kind to [you]_{499-lady montfort} ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ Well , [I]_{499-lady montfort} have not met with so much kindness in [this world]_{6716-this world} as to become insensible to it . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [You]_{499-lady montfort} are too young to be melancholy , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; “ are [you]_{499-lady montfort} older than [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [We]_8258-we are [twins]_856-twins . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [Twins]_546-twins ! and wonderfully like too ! Is it not thought so ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} have sometimes heard it mentioned . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Oh , it is striking ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} motioned to [him]_3688-him to sit down by [her]_{499-lady montfort} ; and then [she]_{499-lady montfort} began to talk politics , and asked [him]_3688-him what [the members]_{3689-the members} thought at dinner of the prospects of [the government]_{818-the government} , and what [he]_3688-him had heard of the malcontent movement that [they]_{3689-the members} said was in petto . [Endymion]_425-endymion replied that [Mr. Sharpset]_{547-mr. sharpset} , [the Secretary of the Treasury]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} , did not think much of it . “ Well , [I]_{499-lady montfort} wish [I]_{499-lady montfort} did not , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ However , [I]_{499-lady montfort} will soon find out something about it . [I]_{499-lady montfort} have only just come to [town]_6995-town ; but [I]_{499-lady montfort} intend to open [[my]_{499-lady montfort} house]_{2987-my house} , immediately . Now [I]_{499-lady montfort} must go . What are [you]_{499-lady montfort} going to do with [yourself]_{499-lady montfort} to - morrow ? [I]_{499-lady montfort} wish [you]_{499-lady montfort} would come and dine with [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} . It will be quite without form , [a few agreeable and amusing people]_{8262-a few agreeable and amusing people} ; [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} must be amused . It seems a reasonable fancy , but very difficult to realise ; and now [you]_{499-lady montfort} shall ask for [[my]_{499-lady montfort} carriage]_{8263-my carriage} , and to - morrow [I]_{499-lady montfort} hope to be able to tell [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} what very great pleasure [I]_{499-lady montfort} have had in making the acquaintance of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} The morning after , [Endymion]_425-endymion was emerging from [the court - yard of [the Albany]_{8193-the albany}]_{3692-the court - yard of the albany} , in order to call on [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , who , as [he]_{408-mr. rodney} learnt from a casual remark in a letter from [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , would be in [town]_6995-town . [The ladies]_{930-the ladies} were left behind for the last week of hunting , but business called [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} [home]_726-home . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} wrote to [Endymion]_425-endymion in the highest spirits , and more than once declared that [he]_425-endymion was [the happiest of [men]_1114-men]_{3697-the happiest of men} . Just as [Endymion]_425-endymion had entered [Piccadilly]_{171-piccadilly} , [he]_425-endymion was stopped by a once familiar face ; it was [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , who accosted [him]_425-endymion with great warmth , and as usual began to talk about [himself]_{428-st. barbe} . “ [You]_8265-you are surprised to see [me]_{428-st. barbe} , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} [he]_{428-st. barbe} said . “ It is two years since [we]_8266-our met . Well , [I]_{428-st. barbe} have done wonders ; carried all before [me]_{428-st. barbe} . By [Jove]_452-jove , [sir]_6912-sir , [I]_{428-st. barbe} can walk into [[a minister]_{861-a minister} ’s private room]_{8269-a minister ’s private room} with as much ease as [I]_{428-st. barbe} were entering [the old den]_{8270-the old den} . [The ambassadors]_{3525-the ambassadors} are hand and glove with [me]_{428-st. barbe} . There are very few things [I]_{428-st. barbe} do not know . [I]_{428-st. barbe} have made the fortune of the ‘ Chuck - Farthing , ’ trebled its circulation , and invented a new style , which has put [me]_{428-st. barbe} at the head of all ‘ [[our]_8266-our own correspondents]_{8272-our own correspondents} . ’ [I]_{428-st. barbe} wish [you]_6912-sir were at [Paris]_43-paris ; [I]_{428-st. barbe} would give [you]_6912-sir a dinner at [the Rocher]_{8273-the rocher} , which would make up for all [our]_8266-our dinners at that ferocious ruffian , [Joe]_430-joe ’s . [I]_{428-st. barbe} gave a dinner the other day to forty of [them]_{8272-our own correspondents} , all ‘ [[our]_8266-our own correspondents]_{8272-our own correspondents} , ’ or such like . Do [you]_6912-sir know , [[my]_{428-st. barbe} dear fellow]_{6715-my dear fellow} , when [I]_{428-st. barbe} looked round [the room]_{943-the room} , there was not [a man who had not done [his]_{8277-a man who had not done his best to crush me} best to crush [me]_{428-st. barbe}]_{8277-a man who had not done his best to crush me} ; running down [my]_{428-st. barbe} works or not noticing them , or continually dilating on [Gushy]_457-gushy as if [the English public]_{8278-the english public} would never read anything else . Now , that was Christian - like of [me]_{428-st. barbe} , was not it ? [God]_401-god , [sir]_6912-sir , if [they]_{8272-our own correspondents} only had but one neck , and [I]_{428-st. barbe} had been [the Emperor Nero]_{549-the emperor nero} — but , [I]_{428-st. barbe} will not dwell on it ; [I]_{428-st. barbe} hate [them]_{8272-our own correspondents} . However , it suits [me]_{428-st. barbe} to take the other line at present . [I]_{428-st. barbe} am all for fraternity and that sort of thing , and give [them]_{8272-our own correspondents} dinners . There is a reason why , but there is no time to talk about that now . [I]_{428-st. barbe} shall want [their]_{8272-our own correspondents} sweet voices — the hounds ! But , [[my]_{428-st. barbe} dear fellow]_{6715-my dear fellow} , [I]_{428-st. barbe} am truly glad to see [you]_{6715-my dear fellow} . Do [you]_{6715-my dear fellow} know , [I]_{428-st. barbe} always liked [you]_{6715-my dear fellow} ; and how come [you]_{6715-my dear fellow} to be in [this quarter]_{8281-this quarter} this fine morning ? ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ [I]_425-endymion live in [the Albany]_{8193-the albany} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [You]_{6715-my dear fellow} live in the [Albany]_{173-the albany} ! ”_{[428-st. barbe]} repeated [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , with an amazed and perturbed expression . “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} knew [I]_{428-st. barbe} could not be [a knight of the garter]_{886-a knight of the garter} , or [a member of White’s]_{8284-a member of white’s} — the only two things [an Englishman]_{2922-an englishman} can not command ; but [I]_{428-st. barbe} did think [I]_{428-st. barbe} might some day live in [the Albany]_{173-the albany} . It was [my]_{428-st. barbe} dream . And [you]_{6715-my dear fellow} live [there]_890-there ! Gracious ! what [an unfortunate fellow]_{8287-an unfortunate fellow} [I]_{428-st. barbe} am ! [I]_{428-st. barbe} do not see how [you]_{6715-my dear fellow} can live in [the Albany]_{173-the albany} with [your]_{6715-my dear fellow} salary ; [I]_{428-st. barbe} suppose [they]_8288-they have raised [you]_{6715-my dear fellow} . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ [I]_425-endymion have left [Somerset House]_{72-somerset house} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ and am now at [the Board of Trade]_{8289-the board of trade} , and am [private secretary to [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton}]_{8290-private secretary to mr. sidney wilton} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Oh ! ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} ; “ then [we]_8291-we have [friends]_7075-friends at [court]_2541-court . [You]_{6715-my dear fellow} may do something for [me]_{428-st. barbe} , if [I]_{428-st. barbe} only knew what [I]_{428-st. barbe} wanted . [They]_8288-they have no decorations [here]_1520-here . Curse [this aristocratic country]_{8295-this aristocratic country} , [they]_8288-they want all the honours to [themselves]_8288-they . [I]_{428-st. barbe} should like to be in [the Board of Trade]_{8289-the board of trade} , and would make some sacrifice for it . [The proprietors of [the ‘ Chuck - Farthing ’]_{8298-the ‘ chuck - farthing ’}]_{8297-the proprietors of the ‘ chuck - farthing ’} pay well ; [they]_{8297-the proprietors of the ‘ chuck - farthing ’} pay like [gentlemen]_{7122-gentlemen} ; though , why [I]_{428-st. barbe} say so [I]_{428-st. barbe} do not exactly know , for [no gentleman]_{8300-no gentleman} ever paid [me]_{428-st. barbe} anything . But , if [I]_{428-st. barbe} could be [Secretary of [the Board of Trade]_{8289-the board of trade}]_{8301-secretary of the board of trade} , or get 1500 pounds a year secure , [I]_{428-st. barbe} would take it ; and [I]_{428-st. barbe} dare say [I]_{428-st. barbe} could get employed on some treaties , as [I]_{428-st. barbe} speak French , and then [I]_{428-st. barbe} might get knighted . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ Well , [I]_425-endymion think [you]_425-endymion are very well off , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “ carrying , as [you]_425-endymion say , everything before [you]_425-endymion . What more can [you]_425-endymion want ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} hate the craft , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , with an expression of genuine detestation ; “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} should like to show [them]_8303-them all up before [I]_{428-st. barbe} died . [I]_{428-st. barbe} suppose it was [[your]_425-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} marrying [a lord]_{7520-a lord} that got [you]_425-endymion on in this way . [I]_{428-st. barbe} could have married [a countess]_{2066-a countess} [myself]_{428-st. barbe} , but then , to be sure , [she]_{2066-a countess} was only [a Polish one , and hard up]_{8307-a polish one , and hard up} . [I]_{428-st. barbe} never had [a sister]_{858-a sister} ; [I]_{428-st. barbe} never had any luck in life at all . [I]_{428-st. barbe} wish [I]_{428-st. barbe} had been [a woman]_{6794-a woman} . [Women]_900-women are [the only people who get on]_{8311-the only people who get on} . [A man]_{807-a man} works all [his]_{807-a man} life , and thinks [he]_{807-a man} has done a wonderful thing if , with one leg in the grave and no hair on [his]_{807-a man} head , [he]_{807-a man} manages to get a coronet ; and [a woman]_{6794-a woman} dances at a ball with [some young fellow or other]_{8314-some young fellow or other} , or sits next to [some old fellow]_{8315-some old fellow} at dinner and pretends [she]_{6794-a woman} thinks [him]_{807-a man} charming , and [he]_{807-a man} makes [her]_{6794-a woman} [a peeress on the spot]_{8316-a peeress on the spot} . Oh ! it is a disgusting world ; it must end in revolution . Now [you]_8317-you tell [[your]_8317-you master]_{8318-your master} , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , that if [he]_{8318-your master} wants to strengthen the institutions of [this country]_{6657-this country} , [the government]_{818-the government} should establish an order of merit , and the press ought to be represented in it . [I]_{428-st. barbe} do not speak only for [myself]_{428-st. barbe} ; [I]_{428-st. barbe} speak for [[my]_{428-st. barbe} brethren]_{8321-my brethren} . Yes , [sir]_6912-sir , [I]_{428-st. barbe} am not ashamed of [my]_{428-st. barbe} order . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} And so [they]_3699-they bade [each other]_{916-each other} farewell . “ [Unchanged]_{550-unchanged} , ”_{[425-endymion]} thought [Endymion]_425-endymion , as [he]_425-endymion crossed [Piccadilly]_{171-piccadilly} ; “ the vainest , the most envious , and the most amusing of [men]_1114-men ! [I]_425-endymion wonder what [he]_{408-mr. rodney} will do in life . ”_{[425-endymion]} [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} was at [home]_726-home , had just finished [his]_{408-mr. rodney} breakfast , read [his]_{408-mr. rodney} newspaper , and was about to “ go into [the City]_{6868-the city} . ”_{[425-endymion]} [His]_{408-mr. rodney} costume was perfect . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} ’s hat seemed always a new one . [Endymion]_425-endymion was a little embarrassed by this interview , for [he]_425-endymion had naturally a kind heart , and being young , it was still soft . [The Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} had been truly good to [him]_425-endymion , and [he]_425-endymion was attached to [them]_{405-the rodneys} . [Imogene]_420-imogene had prepared [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} for the change in [Endymion]_425-endymion ’s life , and [Endymion]_425-endymion [himself]_425-endymion had every reason to believe that in a worldly point of view the matter was entirely insignificant to [[his]_425-endymion old landlord]_{3702-his old landlord} . Still [his]_425-endymion visit this morning ratified a permanent separation from those with whom [he]_425-endymion [had lived for a long time , and under circumstances of sympathy and family connection which were touching]_{3703-had lived for a long time , and under circumstances of sympathy and family connection which were touching} . [He]_425-endymion retained [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} ’s hand for a moment as [he]_425-endymion expressed , and almost in faltering tones , [his]_425-endymion sorrow at [their]_{405-the rodneys} separation and [his]_425-endymion hope that [their]_{405-the rodneys} friendly connection might be always cherished . “ That feeling is reciprocal , ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} said [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} . “ If only because [you]_425-endymion were [the son of [[my]_{408-mr. rodney} revered and [right honourable friend]_{8327-right honourable friend}]_{8326-my revered and right honourable friend}]_{8325-the son of my revered and right honourable friend} , [you]_425-endymion would always be esteemed [here]_1520-here . But [you]_425-endymion are esteemed , or , [I]_{408-mr. rodney} may say beloved , for [your]_425-endymion own sake . [We]_8329-we shall be proud to be considered with kindness by [you]_425-endymion , and [I]_{408-mr. rodney} echo [your]_425-endymion wish that , though no longer living under the same roof , [we]_8329-we may yet , and even often , meet . But do not say another word about the inconvenience [you]_425-endymion are occasioning [us]_8329-we . The truth is , that although wherever [we]_8329-we went [the son of [[my]_{408-mr. rodney} revered and [right honourable friend]_{8327-right honourable friend}]_{8326-my revered and right honourable friend}]_{8325-the son of my revered and right honourable friend} would have always commanded hospitality from [us]_8329-we , there are many changes about to take place in [[our]_8329-we family]_{6743-our family} which have made [us]_8329-we for some time contemplate leaving [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} . Affairs , especially of late , have gone pretty well with [me]_{408-mr. rodney} in the world,—at least not badly ; [I]_{408-mr. rodney} have had [friends]_7075-friends , and [I]_{408-mr. rodney} hope have proved not undeserving of [them]_7075-friends . [I]_{408-mr. rodney} wish [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , too , to live in an airier situation , near [the park]_{1663-the park} , so that [she]_407-sylvia may ride every morning . Besides , [I]_{408-mr. rodney} have a piece of news to communicate to [you]_8336-you , which would materially affect [our]_8329-we arrangements . [We]_8329-we are going to lose [Imogene]_420-imogene . ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} “ Ah ! [she]_407-sylvia is going to be married , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , blushing . “ [She]_407-sylvia is going to be married , ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} said [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} gravely . “ To [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [He]_{442-waldershare} almost said as much to [me]_425-endymion in a letter this morning . But [I]_425-endymion always thought so . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ No ; not to [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , ”_{[408-mr. rodney]} said [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} . “ Who is [the happy man]_{8337-the happy man} then ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , agitated . “ [I]_425-endymion truly call [him]_{8337-the happy man} so ; for [I]_425-endymion think [myself]_425-endymion that [Imogene]_420-imogene is perfection . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [Imogene]_420-imogene is about to be married to [the Earl of Beaumaris]_{551-the earl of beaumaris} . ”_[552-simon] [Simon]_552-simon , [Earl of Montfort]_{553-earl of montfort} , with whom [Endymion]_425-endymion was so unexpectedly going to dine , may be said to have been [a minor in [his]_552-simon cradle]_{3704-a minor in his cradle} . Under ordinary circumstances , [his]_552-simon inheritance would have been one of the most considerable in [England]_7-england . [[His]_552-simon castle in [the north]_{3706-the north}]_{3705-his castle in the north} was one of the glories of [the land]_{6683-the land} , and becomingly crowned [[his]_552-simon vast domain]_{3708-his vast domain} . Under the old parliamentary system , [he]_552-simon had the greatest number of nomination boroughs possessed by [any Whig noble]_{3709-any whig noble} . The character and conduct of [an individual so qualified]_{3710-an individual so qualified} were naturally much speculated on and finely scanned . Nothing very decided transpired about [them]_3711-them in [his]_552-simon boyhood , but certainly nothing adverse . [He]_552-simon was good - looking and athletic , and was said to be generous and good - natured , and when [he]_552-simon went to [Harrow]_125-harrow , [he]_552-simon became popular . In [his]_552-simon eighteenth year , while [he]_552-simon was in correspondence with [[his]_552-simon guardians]_{3712-his guardians} about going to [Christ Church]_{5-christ church} , [he]_552-simon suddenly left [[his]_552-simon country]_{3141-his country} without giving any one notice of [his]_552-simon intentions , and entered into , and fulfilled , a vast scheme of adventurous travel . [He]_552-simon visited [countries then rarely reached]_{3714-countries then rarely reached} , and [some of which were almost unknown]_{3715-some of which were almost unknown} . [His]_552-simon flag had floated in [the Indian Ocean]_{174-the indian ocean} , and [he]_552-simon had penetrated the dazzling mysteries of [Brazilian forests]_{3716-brazilian forests} . When [he]_552-simon was of age , [he]_552-simon returned , and communicated with [[his]_552-simon guardians]_{3712-his guardians} , as if nothing remarkable had happened in [his]_552-simon life . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} had inherited a celebrated stud , which [the family]_{891-the family} had maintained for more than a century , and the sporting world remarked with satisfaction that [[their]_{891-the family} present representative]_{3719-their present representative} appeared to take much interest in it . [He]_552-simon had [an establishment at [Newmarket]_{113-newmarket}]_{3720-an establishment at newmarket} , and [his]_552-simon horses were entered for all the great races of [the kingdom]_{3721-the kingdom} . [He]_552-simon appeared also at [Melton]_554-melton , and conducted the campaign in a style becoming such [a hero]_{3722-a hero} . [[His]_552-simon hunters]_{3723-his hunters} and [[his]_552-simon cooks]_{3724-his cooks} were both first - rate . Although [he]_552-simon affected to take little interest in politics , the events of the time forced [him]_552-simon to consider them and to act . [Lord Grey]_{384-lord grey} wanted to carry [his]_{384-lord grey} Reform Bill , and the sacrifice of [[Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} ’s numerous boroughs]_{3725-lord montfort ’s numerous boroughs} was a necessary ingredient in the spell . [He]_552-simon was appealed to as [the head of [one of [the greatest Whig houses]_{3728-the greatest whig houses}]_{3727-one of the greatest whig houses}]_{3726-the head of one of the greatest whig houses} , and [he]_552-simon was offered a dukedom . [He]_552-simon relinquished [[his]_552-simon boroughs]_{3729-his boroughs} without hesitation , but [he]_552-simon preferred to remain with [one of [the oldest earldoms of [England]_7-england]_{3731-the oldest earldoms of england}]_{3730-one of the oldest earldoms of england} for [his]_552-simon chief title . All honours , however , clustered about [him]_552-simon , though [he]_552-simon never sought them , and in the same year [he]_552-simon tumbled into [the Lord Lieutenancy of [[his]_552-simon county]_{3733-his county}]_{3732-the lord lieutenancy of his county} , unexpectedly vacant , and became [the youngest Knight of the Garter]_{3734-the youngest knight of the garter} . Society was looking forward with the keenest interest to the impending season , when [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} would formally enter its spell - bound ranks , and multiform were the speculations on [his]_552-simon destiny . [He]_552-simon attended an early levee , in order that [he]_552-simon might be presented — a needful ceremony which had not yet taken place — and then again quitted [[his]_552-simon country]_{3141-his country} , and for years . [He]_552-simon was heard of in [every capital except [his]_552-simon own]_{3736-every capital except his own} . Wonderful exploits at [St. Petersburg]_{176-st. petersburg} , and [Paris]_43-paris , and [Madrid]_143-madrid , deeds of mark at [Vienna]_28-vienna , and eccentric adventures at [Rome]_57-rome ; but poor [Melton]_554-melton , alas ! expecting [him]_552-simon to return every season , at last embalmed [him]_552-simon , and [[his]_552-simon cooks]_{3724-his cooks} , and [[his]_552-simon hunters]_{3723-his hunters} , and [his]_552-simon daring saddle , as a tradition,—jealous a little of [Newmarket]_{113-newmarket} , whither , though absent , [he]_552-simon was frequently transmitting foreign blood , and where [his]_552-simon horses still ran , and were often victorious . At last it would appear that the restless [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} had found [[his]_{548-lord montfort} place]_{3739-his place} , and [that place]_{3740-that place} was [Paris]_43-paris . There [he]_{548-lord montfort} dwelt for years in Sybaritic seclusion . [He]_{548-lord montfort} built [himself]_{548-lord montfort} [a palace]_{1735-a palace} , which [he]_{548-lord montfort} called [a villa]_{2154-a villa} , and which was the most fanciful of structures , and full of every beautiful object which rare taste and boundless wealth could procure , from undoubted [Raffaelles]_{177-raffaelles} to jewelled toys . It was said that [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} saw [no one]_{6647-no one} ; [he]_{548-lord montfort} certainly did not court or receive [[his]_{548-lord montfort} own countrymen]_{3744-his own countrymen} , and this perhaps gave rise to , or at least caused to be exaggerated , the tales that were rife of [his]_{548-lord montfort} profusion , and even [his]_{548-lord montfort} profligacy . But it was not true that [he]_{548-lord montfort} was entirely isolated . [He]_{548-lord montfort} lived much with [the old families of [France]_12-france]_{3745-the old families of france} in [[their]_{3745-the old families of france} haughty faubourg]_{3746-their haughty faubourg} , and was highly considered by [them]_{3745-the old families of france} . It was truly a circle for which [he]_{548-lord montfort} was adapted . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was [the only living Englishman who gave one an idea of [the nobleman of the eighteenth century]_{3748-the nobleman of the eighteenth century}]_{3747-the only living englishman who gave one an idea of the nobleman of the eighteenth century} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} was totally devoid of the sense of responsibility , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} looked what [he]_{548-lord montfort} resembled . [His]_{548-lord montfort} manner , though simple and natural , was finished and refined , and , free from forbidding reserve , was yet characterised by an air of serious grace . With the exception of the memorable year when [he]_{548-lord montfort} sacrificed [his]_{548-lord montfort} nomination boroughs to the cause for which [Hampden]_{555-john hampden} died on [the field]_{3749-the field} and [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} on the scaffold — that is to say , [the Whig government of [England]_7-england]_{3750-the whig government of england} — [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} had been absent for [[his]_{548-lord montfort} country]_{3141-his country} for ten years , and one day , in [[his]_{548-lord montfort} statued garden at [the Belvedere]_{178-the belvedere}]_{3752-his statued garden at the belvedere} , [he]_{548-lord montfort} asked [himself]_{548-lord montfort} what [he]_{548-lord montfort} had gained by it . There was no subject , divine or human , in which [he]_{548-lord montfort} took the slightest interest . [He]_{548-lord montfort} entertained for human nature generally , and without any exception , the most cynical appreciation . [He]_{548-lord montfort} had a sincere and profound conviction , that [no man]_{7232-no man} or [woman]_1121-woman ever acted except from selfish and interested motives . Society was intolerable to [him]_{548-lord montfort} ; that of [his]_{548-lord montfort} own sex and station wearisome beyond expression ; [their]_3755-their conversation consisted only of two subjects , [horses]_3756-horses and [women]_900-women , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} had long exhausted both . As for [female society]_{3758-female society} , if [they]_{3758-female society} were [ladies]_2817-ladies , it was expected that , in some form or other , [he]_{548-lord montfort} should make love to [them]_{3758-female society} , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} had no sentiment . If [he]_{548-lord montfort} took refuge in [the demi - monde]_{3760-the demi - monde} , [he]_{548-lord montfort} encountered vulgarity , and that , to [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , was insufferable . [He]_{548-lord montfort} had tried them in [every capital]_{3761-every capital} , and vulgarity was the badge of [all [their]_3755-their tribe]_{3762-all their tribe} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} had attempted to read ; [a woman]_{6794-a woman} had told [him]_{548-lord montfort} to read French novels , but [he]_{548-lord montfort} found them only a clumsy representation of the life which , for years , [he]_{548-lord montfort} had practically been leading . An accident made [him]_{548-lord montfort} acquainted with [Rabelais]_556-rabelais and [Montaigne]_{557-montaigne} ; and [he]_{548-lord montfort} had relished [them]_3764-them , for [he]_{548-lord montfort} had a fine sense of humour . [He]_{548-lord montfort} might have pursued these studies , and perhaps have found in them a slight and occasional distraction , but [a clever man [he]_{548-lord montfort} met at a guingette at [Passy]_179-passy]_{3765-a clever man he met at a guingette at passy} , whither [he]_{548-lord montfort} had gone to try to dissipate [his]_{548-lord montfort} weariness in disguise , had convinced [him]_{548-lord montfort} , that if there were a worthy human pursuit , an assumption which was doubtful , it was that of science , as it impressed upon [man]_6751-man [his]_6751-man utter insignificance . [No one]_{6647-no one} could say [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was [a bad - hearted man]_{3768-a bad - hearted man} , for [he]_{548-lord montfort} had no heart . [He]_{548-lord montfort} was good - natured , provided it brought [him]_{548-lord montfort} no inconvenience ; and as for temper , [his]_{548-lord montfort} was never disturbed , but this not from sweetness of disposition , rather from a contemptuous fine taste , which assured [him]_{548-lord montfort} , that [a gentleman]_{741-a gentleman} should never be deprived of tranquillity in a world where nothing was of the slightest consequence . The result of these reflections was , that [he]_{548-lord montfort} was utterly wearied with [Belvedere]_{178-the belvedere} and [Paris]_43-paris , and as [his]_{548-lord montfort} mind was now rather upon science , [he]_{548-lord montfort} fancied [he]_{548-lord montfort} should like to return to [a country where it flourished]_{3770-a country where it flourished} , and where [he]_{548-lord montfort} indulged in plans of erecting colossal telescopes , and of promoting inquiry into the origin of things . [He]_{548-lord montfort} thought that with science and with fishing , the only sport to which [he]_{548-lord montfort} still really clung , for [he]_{548-lord montfort} liked the lulling influence of running streams , and a pastime [he]_{548-lord montfort} could pursue in loneliness , existence might perhaps be endured . [Society]_559-society was really surprised when [they]_3771-they heard of the return of [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} to [England]_7-england . [He]_{548-lord montfort} came back in the autumn , so that there should be no season to encounter , and [his]_{548-lord montfort} flag was soon flying at [[his]_{548-lord montfort} castle]_{3772-his castle} . There had been continuous attacks for years on [the government]_{818-the government} for having made [an absentee lord lieutenant of [his]_{548-lord montfort} country]_{3774-an absentee lord lieutenant of his country} , and conferring the high distinction of the garter on so profligate a character . All this made [his]_{548-lord montfort} return more interesting and exciting . [A worthy nobleman of high rank and of [the same county]_{3776-the same county} , who for the last five years [everybody]_{6694-everybody} , shaking [everybody]_{6694-everybody}]_{3775-a worthy nobleman of high rank and of the same county , who for the last five years everybody , shaking everybody} ’s head , had been saying ought to have been [lord lieutenant]_{3779-lord lieutenant} , had a great county function in [[his]_{3779-lord lieutenant} immediate neighbourhood]_{3780-his immediate neighbourhood} in the late autumn , and had invited a large party to assist [him]_{3779-lord lieutenant} in [its]_{3779-lord lieutenant} celebration . It seemed right also to invite [the lord lieutenant]_{3781-the lord lieutenant} , but [no one]_{6647-no one} expected that [he]_{3781-the lord lieutenant} would make [his]_{3781-the lord lieutenant} appearance . On the contrary , the invitation was accepted , and the sensation was great . What would [he]_{3781-the lord lieutenant} be like , and what would [he]_{3781-the lord lieutenant} do , and was [he]_{3781-the lord lieutenant} so very wicked as the county newspaper said ? [He]_{3781-the lord lieutenant} came , [this wicked man]_{3783-this wicked man} , with [his]_{3781-the lord lieutenant} graceful presence and [his]_{3781-the lord lieutenant} diamond star , and [everybody]_{6694-everybody} ’s heart palpitated with a due mixture of terror and admiration . The only exception to these feelings was [the daughter of [the house]_{929-the house}]_{928-the daughter of the house} , [the Lady Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . [She]_{928-the daughter of the house} was then in [her]_{928-the daughter of the house} second season , but still unparagoned , for [she]_{928-the daughter of the house} was a fastidious , not to say disdainful lady . [The highest]_{3787-the highest} had been at [her]_{928-the daughter of the house} feet , and sued in vain . [She]_{928-the daughter of the house} was [a stirring spirit , with great ambition and a daring will]_{3788-a stirring spirit , with great ambition and a daring will} ; never content except in society , and influencing it — for which [she]_{928-the daughter of the house} was qualified by [her]_{928-the daughter of the house} grace and lively fancy , [her]_{928-the daughter of the house} ready though capricious sympathy , and [her]_{928-the daughter of the house} passion for admiration . The function was successful , and the county full of enthusiasm for [[their]_3789-their lord lieutenant]_{3790-their lord lieutenant} , whose manner quite cleared [his]_{3790-their lord lieutenant} character . [The party]_{1547-the party} did not break up , in fact the function was only an excuse for the party . There was sport of all kinds , and in the evenings a carnival — for [Lady Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} required everybody about [her]_{504-berengaria} to be gay and diverting — games and dances , and infinite frolic . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , who , to the surprise of [every one]_{1385-every one} , did not depart , spoke to [her]_{504-berengaria} a little , and perhaps would not have spoken at all , had [they]_3793-they not met in [the hunting - field]_{3794-the hunting - field} . [Lady Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} was [a first - rate horsewoman]_{3795-a first - rate horsewoman} , and really in the saddle looked irresistible . The night before the party , which had lasted a week , broke up , [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} came and sat by [Lady Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} spoke about the run of the morning , and [she]_{504-berengaria} replied in the same vein . “ [I]_{504-berengaria} have got a horse , [Lady Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , which [I]_{504-berengaria} should like [you]_{504-berengaria} to ride . Would [you]_{504-berengaria} do so ? ”_{[504-berengaria]} “ Certainly , and what sort of horse is it ? ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [You]_{504-berengaria} shall see to - morrow . It is not far off . [I]_{548-lord montfort} like to have some horses always near , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} and then [he]_{548-lord montfort} walked away . It was a dark chestnut of matchless beauty . [Lady Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , who was of an emphatic nature , was loud in [her]_{504-berengaria} admiration of its beauty and its hunting qualities . “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} agree with [you]_{504-berengaria} , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , “ that it will spoil [you]_{504-berengaria} for any other horse , and therefore [I]_{548-lord montfort} shall ask permission to leave it [here]_1520-here for [your]_{504-berengaria} use . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [The party]_{1547-the party} broke up , but , strange to say , [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} did not depart . It was [a large family]_{3797-a large family} . [Lady Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} had [several sisters]_{3798-several sisters} ; [[her]_{504-berengaria} eldest brother]_{3799-her eldest brother} was [master of the hounds]_{3800-master of the hounds} , and [[her]_{504-berengaria} younger brothers]_{3801-her younger brothers} were asserting [their]_{3801-her younger brothers} rights as [cadets]_3802-cadets , and killing [[their]_{3801-her younger brothers} father]_{2222-their father} ’s pheasants . There was also a number of [cousins , who were about the same age , and were always laughing]_{3804-cousins , who were about the same age , and were always laughing} , though it was never quite clear what it was about . An affectation of gaiety may be sometimes detected in youth . As [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} always had the duty of ushering [the lady of the house]_{3805-the lady of the house} to dinner , [he]_{548-lord montfort} never had the opportunity of conversing with [Lady Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , even had [he]_{548-lord montfort} wished it ; but it was not all clear that [he]_{548-lord montfort} did wish it , and it seemed that [he]_{548-lord montfort} talked as much to [[her]_{504-berengaria} sisters]_{3806-her sisters} and [the laughing cousins]_{3807-the laughing cousins} as to [herself]_{504-berengaria} , but still [he]_{548-lord montfort} did not go away , which was most strange , and commenced to be embarrassing . At last one evening , both [[her]_{504-berengaria} parents]_{1295-her parents} slumbering , one over the newspaper and the other over [her]_{504-berengaria} work , and the rest of the party in [a distant room]_{3809-a distant room} playing at some new game amid occasional peals of laughter , [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , who had been sitting for some time by [Lady Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} ’s side , and only asking now and then a question , though often a searching one , in order to secure [her]_{504-berengaria} talking to [him]_{548-lord montfort} , rather abruptly said , “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} wonder if anything would ever induce [you]_{504-berengaria} to marry [me]_{548-lord montfort} ? ”_{[548-lord montfort]} This was the most startling social event of [the generation]_{3810-the generation} . Society immediately set a - wondering how it would turn out , and proved very clearly that it must turn out badly . [Men who knew [Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} well at [Paris]_43-paris]_{3811-men who knew montfort well at paris} looked knowing , and said [they]_{3811-men who knew montfort well at paris} would give it six months . But [the lady]_{947-the lady} was as remarkable [a woman]_{6794-a woman} as [the bridegroom]_{3814-the bridegroom} was in [his]_{3814-the bridegroom} sex . [Lady Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} was determined to be [the Queen of Society]_{2992-the queen of society} , and had confidence in [her]_{504-berengaria} unlimited influence over [man]_6751-man . It is , however , rather difficult to work on the feelings of [a man who has no heart]_{3817-a man who has no heart} . This [she]_{504-berengaria} soon found out , and to [her]_{504-berengaria} dismay , but [she]_{504-berengaria} kept it a profound secret . By endless ingenuity on [her]_{504-berengaria} part , affairs went on very well much longer than [the world]_{6658-the world} expected , and long enough to fulfil the object of [Lady Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} ’s life . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} launched [[his]_{548-lord montfort} wife]_{1261-his wife} well , and seemed even content to be occasionally [[her]_{1261-his wife} companion]_{7855-her companion} until [she]_{1261-his wife} had mounted the social throne . [He]_{548-lord montfort} was proud of [her]_{1261-his wife} as [he]_{548-lord montfort} would be of one of [his]_{548-lord montfort} beautiful horses ; but when all [the world]_{6658-the world} had acknowledged the influence of [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , [he]_{548-lord montfort} fell into one of [his]_{548-lord montfort} old moods , and broke to [her]_{1261-his wife} that [he]_{548-lord montfort} could bear it no longer , and that [he]_{548-lord montfort} must retire from [society]_1025-society . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} looked distressed , but , resolved under no circumstances to be separated from [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} , whom [she]_{499-lady montfort} greatly admired , and to whom , had [he]_{548-lord montfort} wished it , [she]_{499-lady montfort} could have become even passionately attached , signified [her]_{499-lady montfort} readiness to share [his]_{548-lord montfort} solitude . But [she]_{499-lady montfort} then found out that this was not what [he]_{548-lord montfort} wanted . It was not only retirement from society , but retirement from [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , that was indispensable . In short , at no time of [his]_{548-lord montfort} perverse career had [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} been more wilful . During the last years of [his]_{548-lord montfort} residence in [Paris]_43-paris , when [he]_{548-lord montfort} was shut up in [[his]_{548-lord montfort} delicious Belvedere]_{3824-his delicious belvedere} , [he]_{548-lord montfort} had complained much of the state of [his]_{548-lord montfort} health , and one of [his]_{548-lord montfort} principal pursuits was consulting [the faculty]_{3825-the faculty} on this interesting subject . [The faculty]_{3825-the faculty} were unanimous in [their]_{3825-the faculty} opinion that the disorder from which [[their]_{3825-the faculty} patient]_{3827-their patient} was suffering was Ennui . This persistent opinion irritated [him]_{548-lord montfort} , and was one of the elements of [his]_{548-lord montfort} decision to leave [the country]_{6643-the country} . The unexpected distraction that followed [his]_{548-lord montfort} return to [[his]_{548-lord montfort} native land]_{3829-his native land} had made [him]_{548-lord montfort} neglect or forget [his]_{548-lord montfort} sad indisposition , but it appears that it had now returned , and in an aggravated form . Unhappily [the English physicians]_{3830-the english physicians} took much the same view of the case as [[their]_{3830-the english physicians} French brethren]_{3831-their french brethren} . [They]_{3830-the english physicians} could find nothing organically wrong in the constitution or condition of [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , and recommended occupation and society . At present [he]_{548-lord montfort} shrank with some disgust at the prospect of returning to [France]_12-france , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} had taken it into [his]_{548-lord montfort} head that the climate of [Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} did not agree with [him]_{548-lord montfort} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} was convinced that [he]_{548-lord montfort} must live in [the south of [England]_7-england]_{3832-the south of england} . [One of [the most beautiful and considerable estates in [that favoured]_{3835-that favoured} part of [our country]_{3836-our country}]_{3834-the most beautiful and considerable estates in that favoured part of our country}]_{3833-one of the most beautiful and considerable estates in that favoured part of our country} was virtually in the market , and [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , at the cost of half a million , became [the proprietor of [Princedown]_{141-princedown}]_{3837-the proprietor of princedown} . And here [he]_{548-lord montfort} announced that [he]_{548-lord montfort} should dwell and die . This state of affairs was a bitter trial to [the proudest woman in [England]_7-england]_{3838-the proudest woman in england} , but [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was also one of the most able . [She]_{499-lady montfort} resisted nothing , sympathised with all [his]_{548-lord montfort} projects , and watched [her]_{499-lady montfort} opportunity when [she]_{499-lady montfort} could extract from [his]_{548-lord montfort} unconscious good - nature some reasonable modification of [them]_3839-them . And [she]_{499-lady montfort} ultimately succeeded in establishing a modus vivendi . [He]_{548-lord montfort} was to live and die at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} ; that was settled ; but if [he]_{548-lord montfort} ever came to [town]_6995-town , to consult [[his]_{548-lord montfort} physicians]_{3841-his physicians} , for example , [he]_{548-lord montfort} was always to inhabit [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} , and if [she]_{499-lady montfort} occasionally required a whiff of southern air , [she]_{499-lady montfort} was to have [[her]_{499-lady montfort} rooms]_{3842-her rooms} always ready for [her]_{499-lady montfort} at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} would not interfere with [him]_{548-lord montfort} in the least ; [he]_{548-lord montfort} need not even see [her]_{499-lady montfort} , if [he]_{548-lord montfort} were too unwell . Then as to the general principle of [his]_{548-lord montfort} life , it was quite clear that [he]_{548-lord montfort} was not interested in anything , and never would be interested in anything ; but there was no reason that [he]_{548-lord montfort} should not be amused . This distinction between interest and amusement rather pleased , and seemed to satisfy [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} — but then it was difficult to amuse [him]_{548-lord montfort} . The only thing that ever amused [him]_{548-lord montfort} , [he]_{548-lord montfort} said , were [[his]_{548-lord montfort} wife]_{1261-his wife} ’s letters , and as [he]_{548-lord montfort} was the most selfish as well as [the most polite of [men]_1114-men]_{3844-the most polite of men} , [he]_{548-lord montfort} requested [her]_{499-lady montfort} to write to [him]_{548-lord montfort} every day . [Great personages , who are selfish and whimsical]_{3846-great personages , who are selfish and whimsical} , are generally surrounded by [parasites and buffoons]_{3847-parasites and buffoons} , but this would not suit [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} ; [he]_{548-lord montfort} sincerely detested flattery , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} wearied in eight - and - forty hours of [the most successful mountebank in society]_{3848-the most successful mountebank in society} . What [he]_{548-lord montfort} seemed inclined to was the society of [men of science]_{3849-men of science} , of [travellers in rare parts , and of clever artists]_{3850-travellers in rare parts , and of clever artists} ; in short , of [all persons who had what [he]_{548-lord montfort} called “ idiosyncrasy . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} Civil engineering]_{3851-all persons who had what he called “ idiosyncrasy . ” civil engineering} was then beginning to attract general attention , and [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} liked [the society of civil engineers]_{3852-the society of civil engineers} ; but what [he]_{548-lord montfort} liked most were [self - formed men]_{3853-self - formed men} , and to learn the secret of [their]_{3853-self - formed men} success , and how [they]_{3853-self - formed men} made [their]_{3853-self - formed men} fortune . After the first fit of [Princedown]_{141-princedown} was over , [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} found that it was impossible , even with all its fascination , to secure a constant , or sufficient , presence of [civil engineers]_{3854-civil engineers} in such distant parts , and so [he]_{548-lord montfort} got into the habit of coming up to [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} , that [he]_{548-lord montfort} might find [companions]_{6787-companions} and be amused . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} took great pains that [he]_{548-lord montfort} should not be disappointed , and catered for [him]_{548-lord montfort} with all the skill of [an accomplished chef]_{3856-an accomplished chef} . Then , when the occasion served , [she]_{499-lady montfort} went down to [Princedown]_{141-princedown} [herself]_{499-lady montfort} with [welcome guests]_{3857-welcome guests} — and so it turned out , that circumstances , which treated by [an ordinary mind]_{3858-an ordinary mind} must have led to a social scandal , were so adroitly manipulated , that [the world]_{6658-the world} little apprehended the real and somewhat mortifying state of affairs . With the utmost license of ill - nature , [they]_3860-they could not suppose that [Lord]_3861-lord and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , living under the same roof , might scarcely see [each other]_{916-each other} for weeks , and that [his]_{548-lord montfort} communications with [her]_{499-lady montfort} , and indeed generally , were always made in writing . [Lady Monfort]_{560-lady monfort} never could agree with [[her]_{560-lady monfort} husband]_{986-her husband} in the cardinal assumption of [his]_{548-lord montfort} philosophy . One of [his]_{548-lord montfort} reasons for never doing anything was , that there was nothing for [him]_{548-lord montfort} to attain . [He]_{548-lord montfort} had got everything . Here [they]_3860-they at once separated in [their]_3860-they conclusions . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} maintained [they]_3860-they had got nothing . “ What , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} would say , “ are rank and wealth to [us]_3860-they ? [We]_3860-they were born to [them]_8339-them . [We]_3860-they want something that [we]_3860-they were not born to . [You]_8340-you reason like [a parvenu]_{8341-a parvenu} . Of course , if [you]_8340-you had created [your]_8340-you rank and [your]_8340-you riches , [you]_8340-you might rest on [your]_8340-you oars , and find excitement in the recollection of what [you]_8340-you had achieved . [A man of [your]_8340-you position]_{8342-a man of your position} ought to govern [the country]_{6643-the country} , and it always was so in the old days . [[Your]_8340-you family]_{6928-your family} were [prime ministers]_{8345-prime ministers} ; why not [you]_8340-you , with as much talent , and much more knowledge ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [You]_8340-you would make [a very good prime minister]_{8346-a very good prime minister} , [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Ah ! [you]_8340-you always jest , [I]_{499-lady montfort} am serious . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ And so am [I.]_{499-lady montfort} If [I]_{499-lady montfort} ever am to work , [I]_{499-lady montfort} would sooner be [a civil engineer]_{8347-a civil engineer} than [a prime minister]_{8348-a prime minister} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} Nothing but the indomitable spirit of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} could fight successfully against such obstacles to [her]_{499-lady montfort} schemes of power as were presented by the peculiar disposition of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{1542-her lord} . [Her]_{499-lady montfort} receptions every Saturday night during the season were the most important of social gatherings , but [she]_{499-lady montfort} held them alone . It was by consummate skill that [she]_{499-lady montfort} had prevailed upon [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{1542-her lord} occasionally appearing at the preceding banquets , and when they were over , [he]_{1542-her lord} flitted for an instant and disappeared . At first , [he]_{1542-her lord} altogether refused , but then [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} would introduce [Royalty]_3866-royalty , always kind , to condescend to express a wish to dine at [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} , and that was a gracious intimation it was impossible not to act upon , and then , as [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} would say , “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} trust much to the periodical visits of [that dear Queen of [Mesopotamia]_{181-mesopotamia}]_{8349-that dear queen of mesopotamia} . [He]_{1542-her lord} must entertain [her]_{8349-that dear queen of mesopotamia} , for [[his]_{1542-her lord} father]_{788-his father} was [[her]_{8349-that dear queen of mesopotamia} lover]_{8351-her lover} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} In this wonderful mystification , by which [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was made to appear as living in [a society which [he]_{548-lord montfort} scarcely ever entered]_{3867-a society which he scarcely ever entered} , [[his]_{548-lord montfort} wife]_{1261-his wife} was a little assisted by [his]_{548-lord montfort} visits to [Newmarket]_{113-newmarket} , which [he]_{548-lord montfort} even frequently attended . [He]_{548-lord montfort} never made a bet or a new acquaintance , but [he]_{548-lord montfort} seemed to like meeting [men with whom [he]_{548-lord montfort} had been at school]_{3869-men with whom he had been at school} . There is certainly a magic in the memory of [school - boy friendships]_{3870-school - boy friendships} ; it softens the heart , and even affects the nervous system of [those who have no hearts]_{3871-those who have no hearts} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} at [Newmarket]_{113-newmarket} would ask [half a dozen men who had been at school with [him]_{548-lord montfort} , and were now members of the Jockey Club , to be [[his]_{548-lord montfort} guests]_{7665-his guests}]_{3872-half a dozen men who had been at school with him , and were now members of the jockey club , to be his guests} , and the next day all over the heath , and after the heath , all over [Mayfair]_96-mayfair and [Belgravia]_{182-belgravia} , [you]_3874-you heard only one speech , “ [I]_3875-i dined yesterday , ”_[3875-i] or “ the other day , ”_[3875-i] as the case might be , “ with [Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} ; out and out the best dinner [I]_3875-i ever had , and such [an agreeable fellow]_{8352-an agreeable fellow} ; [the wittiest]_{8353-the wittiest} , the most amusing , certainly [the most charming fellow that ever lived]_{8354-the most charming fellow that ever lived} ; out and out ! It is a pity [he]_{548-lord montfort} does not show a little more . ”_[3875-i] And society thought the same ; [they]_3875-i thought it a pity , and a great one , that this fascinating being of whom [they]_3875-i rarely caught a glimpse , and who to [them]_3875-i took the form of [a wasted and unsympathising phantom]_{3876-a wasted and unsympathising phantom} , should not show a little more and delight [them]_3875-i . But the most curious thing was , that however rapturous were [[his]_{548-lord montfort} guests]_{7665-his guests} , the feelings of [[their]_{7665-his guests} host]_{1696-their host} after [they]_{7665-his guests} had left [him]_{548-lord montfort} , were by no means reciprocal . On the contrary , [he]_{548-lord montfort} would remark to [himself]_{548-lord montfort} , “ Have [I]_{548-lord montfort} heard a single thing worth remembering ? Not one . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [Endymion]_425-endymion was a little agitated when [he]_425-endymion arrived at the door of [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} , [a huge family mansion]_{3879-a huge family mansion} , situate in [a court - yard]_{3880-a court - yard} and looking into [the Green Park]_{7016-the green park} . When the door was opened [he]_425-endymion found [himself]_425-endymion in [a large hall]_{3882-a large hall} with [many servants]_{3883-many servants} , and [he]_425-endymion was ushered through [several rooms on [the ground floor]_{7033-the ground floor}]_{3884-several rooms on the ground floor} , into [a capacious chamber dimly lighted , where there were [several gentlemen]_{3887-several gentlemen}]_{3886-a capacious chamber dimly lighted , where there were several gentlemen} , but not [[his]_425-endymion hostess]_{3888-his hostess} . [His]_425-endymion name was announced , and then [a young man]_{6833-a young man} came up to [him]_425-endymion and mentioned that [Lord]_3890-lord and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} would soon be present , and then talked to [him]_425-endymion about the weather . [The Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} arrived after [Endymion]_425-endymion , and then [another gentleman whose name [he]_425-endymion could not catch]_{3892-another gentleman whose name he could not catch} . Then while [he]_425-endymion was making some original observations on the east wind , and , to confess the truth , feeling anything but at [his]_425-endymion ease , the folding doors of a further chamber brilliantly lighted were thrown open , and almost at the same moment [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} entered , and , taking [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} ’s arm , walked into [the dining - room]_{2186-the dining - room} . It was a round table , and [Endymion]_425-endymion was told by [the same gentleman who had already addressed [him]_425-endymion , that [he]_425-endymion was to sit by [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort}]_{3895-the same gentleman who had already addressed him , that he was to sit by lady montfort} . “ [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} is a little late to - day , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} said , “ but [he]_{548-lord montfort} wished [me]_{499-lady montfort} not to wait for [him]_{548-lord montfort} . And how are [you]_425-endymion after [our]_3898-our parliamentary banquet ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} said , turning to [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} will introduce [you]_425-endymion to [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [The Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion was [a young man]_{6833-a young man} , and yet inclined to be bald . [He]_561-endymion was [chief of a not inconsiderable mission at [[our]_3898-our court]_{6772-our court}]_{3897-chief of a not inconsiderable mission at our court} . Though not to be described as [a handsome man]_{3900-a handsome man} , [his]_561-endymion countenance was striking ; a brow of much intellectual development , and a massive jaw . [He]_561-endymion was tall , broad - shouldered , with a slender waist . [He]_561-endymion greeted [Endymion]_561-endymion with a penetrating glance , and then with a winning smile . [The Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion was the representative of [a kingdom which , if not exactly created , had been moulded into a certain form of apparent strength and importance by]_{3901-a kingdom which , if not exactly created , had been moulded into a certain form of apparent strength and importance by} [the Congress of Vienna]_{3902-the congress of vienna} . [He]_561-endymion was [a noble of considerable estate in [a country where possessions were not extensive or fortunes large , though [it]_{3904-a country where possessions were not extensive or fortunes large , though it was ruled by an ancient , and haughty , and warlike aristocracy} was ruled by [an ancient , and haughty , and warlike aristocracy]_{3905-an ancient , and haughty , and warlike aristocracy}]_{3904-a country where possessions were not extensive or fortunes large , though it was ruled by an ancient , and haughty , and warlike aristocracy}]_{3903-a noble of considerable estate in a country where possessions were not extensive or fortunes large , though it was ruled by an ancient , and haughty , and warlike aristocracy} . Like [[his]_561-endymion class]_{1478-his class} , [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} had received a military education ; but when that education was completed , [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} found but a feeble prospect of [his]_{3891-the count of ferroll} acquirements being called into action . It was believed that the age of great wars had ceased , and that even revolutions were for the future to be controlled by diplomacy . As [he]_561-endymion was [a man of an original , not to say eccentric , turn of mind]_{3908-a man of an original , not to say eccentric , turn of mind} , [the Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion was not contented with the resources and distraction of [[his]_561-endymion second - rate capital]_{3909-his second - rate capital} . [He]_561-endymion was [an eminent sportsman]_{3910-an eminent sportsman} , and , for some time , took refuge and found excitement in the breadth of [[his]_561-endymion dark forests]_{3911-his dark forests} , and in the formation of a stud , which had already become celebrated . But all this time , even in the excitement of the chase , and in the raising of [his]_561-endymion rare - breed steeds , [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} might be said to have been brooding over the position of what [he]_561-endymion could scarcely call [[his]_561-endymion country]_{3141-his country} , but rather an aggregation of [lands baptized by protocols]_{3914-lands baptized by protocols} , and christened and consolidated by treaties which [he]_561-endymion looked upon as eminently untrustworthy . One day [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} surprised [[his]_{3891-the count of ferroll} sovereign]_{3915-his sovereign} , with whom [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} was a favourite , by requesting to be appointed to [the legation at [London]_10-london]_{3916-the legation at london} , which was vacant . The appointment was at once made , and [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} had now been two years at [the Court of [St. James]_{562-st. james} ’]_{183-the court of st. james ’} . [The Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion was a favourite in [English society]_{2100-english society} , for [he]_561-endymion possessed every quality which there conduces to success . [He]_561-endymion was of [great family and of distinguished appearance]_{3919-great family and of distinguished appearance} , munificent and singularly frank ; was [a dead - shot]_{3920-a dead - shot} , and the boldest of [riders]_3921-riders , with horses which were the admiration alike of [Melton]_554-melton and [Newmarket]_{113-newmarket} . [The ladies]_{930-the ladies} also approved of [him]_561-endymion , for [he]_561-endymion was [a consummate waltzer]_{3923-a consummate waltzer} , and mixed with a badinage gaily cynical a tone that could be tender and a bewitching smile . But [[his]_561-endymion great friend]_{3924-his great friend} was [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_561-endymion told [her]_{499-lady montfort} everything , and consulted [her]_{499-lady montfort} on everything ; and though [he]_561-endymion rarely praised [anybody]_7364-anybody , it had reached [her]_{499-lady montfort} ears that [the Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion had said more than once that [she]_{499-lady montfort} was [a greater woman than [[Louise]_{563-louise of savoy} of [Savoy]_184-savoy or [the Duchesse de Longueville]_{564-the duchesse de longueville}]_{3927-louise of savoy or the duchesse de longueville}]_{3926-a greater woman than louise of savoy or the duchesse de longueville} . There was a slight rustling in [the room]_{943-the room} . [A gentleman]_{741-a gentleman} had entered and glided into [his]_{741-a gentleman} unoccupied chair , which [[his]_{741-a gentleman} valet]_{7129-his valet} had guarded . “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} fear [I]_{548-lord montfort} am not in time for an oyster , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} to [[his]_{548-lord montfort} neighbour]_{3931-his neighbour} . [The gentleman who had first spoken to [Endymion]_561-endymion]_{3932-the gentleman who had first spoken to endymion} was [the secretary of [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort}]_{3933-the secretary of lord montfort} ; then there was [a great genius who was projecting [a suspension bridge]_{3935-a suspension bridge} over [the Tyne]_{185-the tyne} , and that was in [[Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} ’s county]_{3936-lord montfort ’s county}]_{3934-a great genius who was projecting a suspension bridge over the tyne , and that was in lord montfort ’s county} . [A distinguished officer of the British Museum]_{3937-a distinguished officer of the british museum} completed the party with [a person who sate opposite [Endymion]_561-endymion , and whom in the dim twilight [he]_{741-a gentleman} had not recognised , but whom [he]_{741-a gentleman} now beheld with no little emotion]_{3938-a person who sate opposite endymion , and whom in the dim twilight he had not recognised , but whom he now beheld with no little emotion} . It was [Nigel Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} . [They]_3939-they had not met since [[his]_{548-lord montfort} mother]_{6859-his mother} ’s funeral , and the associations of the past agitated [Endymion]_561-endymion . [They]_3939-they exchanged recognitions ; that of [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} was grave but kind . The conversation was what is called general , and a great deal on [suspension bridges]_{3941-suspension bridges} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} [himself]_{548-lord montfort} led off on this , in order to bring out [[his]_{548-lord montfort} distinguished guest]_{3942-his distinguished guest} . [The Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion was also interested on this subject , as [[his]_561-endymion own government]_{3943-his own government} was making inquiries on the matter . [The gentleman from [the British Museum]_{3945-the british museum}]_{3944-the gentleman from the british museum} made some remarks on the mode in which [the ancient Egyptians]_{3946-the ancient egyptians} moved masses of granite , and quoted [Herodotus]_{565-herodotus} to [the civil engineer]_{3947-the civil engineer} . [The civil engineer]_{3947-the civil engineer} had never heard of [Herodotus]_{565-herodotus} , but [he]_{565-herodotus} said [he]_{565-herodotus} was going to [Egypt]_186-egypt in the autumn by desire of [Mehemet Ali]_{566-mehemet ali} , and [he]_{565-herodotus} would undertake to move any mass which was requisite , even if it were a pyramid itself . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , without disturbing the general conversation , whispered in turns to [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion and [Endymion]_561-endymion , and told [the latter]_{1804-the latter} that [she]_{499-lady montfort} had paid a visit to [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} in the morning — a most delightful visit . There was [no person]_{6996-no person} [she]_{499-lady montfort} admired so much as [[his]_{1804-the latter} sister]_{1096-his sister} ; [she]_{499-lady montfort} quite loved [her]_{1096-his sister} . [The only person who was silent]_{3953-the only person who was silent} was [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , but [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , who perceived everything , addressed [him]_{548-lord montfort} across the table with enthusiasm about some changes [he]_{548-lord montfort} had made in the services of [some church]_{3954-some church} , and the countenance of [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} became suffused like [a young saint who has a glimpse of Paradise]_{3955-a young saint who has a glimpse of paradise} . After dinner [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} led [Endymion]_561-endymion to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{1542-her lord} , and left [him]_{548-lord montfort} seated by [[his]_{548-lord montfort} host]_{7707-his host} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was affable and natural in [his]_{548-lord montfort} manner . [He]_{548-lord montfort} said , “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} have not yet made the acquaintance of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , for [I]_{548-lord montfort} never go out ; but [I]_{548-lord montfort} hope to do so , for [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} tells [me]_{548-lord montfort} [she]_{499-lady montfort} is quite captivating . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [She]_{499-lady montfort} is [a very good sister]_{8356-a very good sister} , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} has told [me]_561-endymion a great deal about [yourself]_8357-you , and all of it [I]_561-endymion was glad to hear . [I]_561-endymion like [young men who rise by [their]_{8358-young men who rise by their merits} merits]_{8358-young men who rise by their merits} , and [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} tells [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} that [yours]_8357-you are distinguished . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} is [a kind master]_{8359-a kind master} , [sir]_6912-sir . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ Well , [I]_{548-lord montfort} was [his]_{326-mr. wilton} fag at [Harrow]_125-harrow , and [I]_{548-lord montfort} thought [him]_{326-mr. wilton} so , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} . “ And now about [[your]_8357-you office]_{7017-your office} ; tell [me]_{548-lord montfort} what [you]_8357-you do . [You]_8357-you were not there first , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} says . Where were [you]_8357-you first ? Tell [me]_{548-lord montfort} all about it . [I]_{548-lord montfort} like detail . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} It was impossible to resist such polished and amiable curiosity , and [Endymion]_561-endymion gratified it with youthful grace . [He]_561-endymion even gave [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} a sketch of [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , inspired probably by the interview of the morning . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was quite amused with this , and said [he]_{548-lord montfort} should so much like to know [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} . It was clear , when the party broke up , that [Endymion]_561-endymion had made a favourable impression , for [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} said , “ [You]_8357-you came here to - day as [[Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ’s friend]_{8362-lady montfort ’s friend} , but [you]_8357-you must come in future as [mine]_{548-lord montfort} also . And will [you]_8357-you understand , [I]_{548-lord montfort} dine at [home]_726-home every day when [I]_{548-lord montfort} am in [town]_6995-town , and [I]_{548-lord montfort} give [you]_8357-you a general invitation . Come as often as [you]_8357-you like ; [you]_8357-you will be always welcome . Only let [the house]_{929-the house} know [your]_8357-you intention an hour before dinner - time , as [I]_{548-lord montfort} have a particular aversion to the table being crowded , or seeing an empty chair . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} had passed much of the evening in earnest conversation with [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , and when [the guests]_{2190-the guests} quitted [the room]_{943-the room} , [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} and [Endymion]_561-endymion walked away together . The meeting between [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} and [Endymion]_561-endymion was not an ordinary one , and when [they]_3960-they were at length alone , neither of [them]_3960-they concealed [his]_{548-lord montfort} feelings of pleasure and surprise at its occurrence . [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} had been a curate in [the northern town which was defended by [[Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} ’s proud castle]_{3962-lord montfort ’s proud castle}]_{3961-the northern town which was defended by lord montfort ’s proud castle} , and [his]_{548-lord montfort} labours and reputation had attracted the attention of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . Under the influence of [his]_{548-lord montfort} powerful character , the services of [[his]_{548-lord montfort} church]_{3963-his church} were celebrated with a precision and an imposing effect , which soon occasioned a considerable excitement in [the neighbourhood]_{3563-the neighbourhood} , in time even in [the county]_{6822-the county} . The pulpit was frequently at [his]_{548-lord montfort} command , for [[his]_{548-lord montfort} rector]_{3966-his rector} , who had imbibed [his]_{548-lord montfort} Church views , was not equal to the task of propagating them , and the power and fame of [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} as [a preacher]_{3967-a preacher} began to be much rumoured . Although [the church at which [he]_{548-lord montfort} officiated]_{3968-the church at which he officiated} was not the one which [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} usually attended , [she]_{499-lady montfort} was soon among [[his]_{548-lord montfort} congregation]_{3969-his congregation} and remained [there]_890-there . [He]_{548-lord montfort} became [a constant guest at [the castle]_{3972-the castle}]_{3971-a constant guest at the castle} , and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} presented [[his]_{548-lord montfort} church]_{3963-his church} with a reredos of alabaster . [She]_{499-lady montfort} did more than this . [Her]_{499-lady montfort} enthusiasm exceeded [her]_{499-lady montfort} selfishness , for though the sacrifice was great which would deprive [her]_{499-lady montfort} of the ministrations and society of [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} in [the country]_{6643-the country} , [she]_{499-lady montfort} prevailed upon [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} to prefer [him]_{548-lord montfort} to [a new church in [London]_10-london]_{3976-a new church in london} , which had just fallen vacant , and which , being situated in [a wealthy and populous district]_{3977-a wealthy and populous district} , would afford [him]_{548-lord montfort} the opportunity of making known to [the world]_{6658-the world} [his]_{548-lord montfort} eloquence and genius . This was [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} ’s simple , yet not uneventful history ; and then , in turn , [he]_{548-lord montfort} listened to [Endymion]_561-endymion ’s brief but interesting narrative of [his]_{548-lord montfort} career , and then [they]_3979-they agreed to adjourn to [[Endymion]_561-endymion ’s chambers]_{3980-endymion ’s chambers} and have a good talk over the past and the present . “ That [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} is [a great woman]_{7202-a great woman} , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , standing with [his]_{548-lord montfort} back to the fire . “ [She]_{499-lady montfort} has it in [her]_{499-lady montfort} to be another [Empress Helena]_{567-empress helena} . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ Indeed ! ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} believe [she]_{499-lady montfort} has only one thought , and that the only thought worthy [the human mind]_{8367-the human mind} — [the Church]_{13-the church} . [I]_{548-lord montfort} was glad to meet [you]_{548-lord montfort} at [[her]_{499-lady montfort} house]_{2655-her house} . [You]_{548-lord montfort} have cherished , [I]_{548-lord montfort} hope , those views which in [your]_{548-lord montfort} boyhood [you]_{548-lord montfort} so fervently and seriously embraced . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [I]_561-endymion am rather surprised , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion , not caring to answer this inquiry , “ at a Whig lady entertaining such high views in these matters . [The Liberal party]_{8369-the liberal party} rather depends on [the Low Church]_{8370-the low church} . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} know nothing about [Whigs]_8371-whigs or [Tories]_8372-tories or [Liberals]_{8373-liberals} , or any other new names which [they]_{8369-the liberal party} invent , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} . “ Nor do [I]_{548-lord montfort} know , or care to know , what [Low Church]_{188-low church} means . There is but [one Church]_{8374-one church} , and it is catholic and apostolic ; and if [we]_8375-we act on its principles , there will be no need , and there ought to be no need , for any other form of government . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ Well , those are very distinct views , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion , “ but are they as practical as they are clear ? ”_{[561-endymion]} “ Why should [they]_{8369-the liberal party} not be practical ? Everything is practical which [we]_8375-we believe ; and in the long run , which is most likely that [we]_8375-we should believe , what is taught by [God]_401-god , or what is taught by [man]_6751-man ? ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [I]_561-endymion confess , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion , “ that in all matters , both civil and religious , [I]_561-endymion incline to what is moderate and temperate . [I]_561-endymion always trace [[my]_561-endymion dear father]_{7341-my dear father} ’s sad end , and all the terrible events in [[my]_561-endymion family]_{7162-my family} , to [his]_{7341-my dear father} adopting in 1829 the views of the extreme party . If [he]_{7341-my dear father} had only followed the example and the advice of [[his]_{7341-my dear father} best friend]_{8379-his best friend} , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , what a different state of affairs might have occurred ! ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} know nothing about politics , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} . “ By being moderate and temperate in politics [I]_{548-lord montfort} suppose [you]_8380-you mean being adroit , and doing that which is expedient and which will probably be successful . But [the Church]_{13-the church} is founded on absolute truth , and teaches absolute truth , and there can be no compromise on such matters . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ Well , [I]_561-endymion do not know , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion , “ but surely there are [many very religious people]_{8381-many very religious people} , who do not accept without reserve everything that is taught by [the Church]_{6648-the church} . [I]_561-endymion hope [I]_561-endymion am [a religious person]_{8383-a religious person} [myself]_561-endymion , and yet , for example , [I]_561-endymion can not give an unreserved assent to the whole of the Athanasian Creed . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ The Athanasian Creed is the most splendid ecclesiastical lyric ever poured forth by [the genius of [man]_6751-man]_{8384-the genius of man} . [I]_{548-lord montfort} give to every clause of it an implicit assent . It does not pretend to be divine ; it is human , but [the Church]_{6648-the church} has hallowed it , and [the Church]_{6648-the church} ever acts under the influence of the Divine Spirit . [St. Athanasius]_{568-st. athanasius} was by far [the greatest man that ever existed]_{8388-the greatest man that ever existed} . If [you]_8380-you cavil at [his]_{568-st. athanasius} creed , [you]_8380-you will soon cavil at other symbols . [I]_{548-lord montfort} was prepared for infidelity in [London]_10-london , but [I]_{548-lord montfort} confess , [[my]_{548-lord montfort} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Ferrars]_425-endymion , [you]_8380-you alarm [me]_{548-lord montfort} . [I]_{548-lord montfort} was in hopes that [your]_8380-you early education would have saved [you]_8380-you from this backsliding . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ But let [us]_8390-us be calm , [my]_{548-lord montfort} dear [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} . Do [you]_8380-you mean to say , that [I]_{548-lord montfort} am to be considered [an infidel]_{8391-an infidel} or [an apostate]_{8392-an apostate} , because , although [I]_{548-lord montfort} fervently embrace all the vital truths of religion , and try , on the whole , to regulate [my]_{548-lord montfort} life by [them]_8393-them , [I]_{548-lord montfort} may have scruples about believing , for example , in the personality of [the Devil]_{8394-the devil} ? ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ If the personality of [Satan]_569-satan be not a vital principle of [your]_8380-you religion , [I]_561-endymion do not know what is . There is only one dogma higher . [You]_8380-you think it is safe , and [I]_561-endymion daresay it is fashionable , to fall into this lax and really thoughtless discrimination between what is and what is not to be believed . It is not good taste to believe in [the Devil]_{8394-the devil} . Give [me]_561-endymion a single argument against [his]_{8394-the devil} personality which is not applicable to the personality of [the Deity]_{8396-the deity} . Will [you]_8380-you give that up ; and if so , where are [you]_8380-you ? Now mark [me]_561-endymion ; [you]_8380-you and [I]_561-endymion are [young men]_{810-young men} — [you]_8380-you are [a very young man]_{2270-a very young man} . This is the year of grace 1839 . If these loose thoughts , which [you]_8380-you have heedlessly taken up , prevail in [this country]_{6657-this country} for a generation or so — five and twenty or thirty years — [we]_8400-we may meet together again , and [I]_561-endymion shall have to convince [you]_8380-you that there is [a God]_{8401-a god} . ”_{[561-endymion]} The balance of parties in [the House of Commons]_{126-the house of commons} , which had been virtually restored by [Sir Robert Peel]_332-peel ’s dissolution of 1834 , might be said to be formally and positively established by the dissolution of parliament in the autumn of 1837 , occasioned by the demise of the crown . The ministerial majority became almost nominal , while troubles from all quarters seemed to press simultaneously upon [them]_3981-them : [Canadian]_189-canadian revolts , Chartist insurrections , Chinese squabbles , and mysterious complications in [Central Asia]_{190-central asia} , which threatened immediate hostilities with [Persia]_191-persia , and even with [one of the most powerful of [European empires]_{3983-european empires}]_{3982-one of the most powerful of european empires} . In addition to all this , the revenue continually declined , and every day the general prejudice became more intense against the Irish policy of [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} . The extreme popularity of [the Sovereign]_{6705-the sovereign} , reflecting some lustre on [[her]_{6705-the sovereign} ministers]_{3986-her ministers} , had enabled [them]_{3986-her ministers} , though not without difficulty , to tide through the session of 1838 ; but when parliament met in 1839 [their]_{3986-her ministers} prospects were dark , and it was known that there was [a section of the extreme Liberals who would not be deeply mortified if [the government]_{818-the government} were overthrown]_{3987-a section of the extreme liberals who would not be deeply mortified if the government were overthrown} . All efforts , therefore , political and social , and particularly the latter , in which [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} excelled , were to be made to prevent or to retard the catastrophe . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} opened [[their]_{3986-her ministers} houses]_{3990-their houses} to the general world at an unusually early period . [Their]_{3986-her ministers} entertainments rivalled those of [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , who with unflagging gallantry , [her]_335-zenobia radiant face prescient of triumph , stopped [her]_335-zenobia bright vis - a - vis and [her]_335-zenobia tall footmen in [the midst of [St. James ’ Street]_{21-st. james ’ street} or [Pall Mall]_{66-pall mall}]_{3991-the midst of st. james ’ street or pall mall} , while [she]_335-zenobia rapidly inquired from [some friendly passer - by whom [she]_335-zenobia had observed]_{3992-some friendly passer - by whom she had observed} , “ Tell [me]_335-zenobia the names of [the Radical members who want to turn out [the government]_{818-the government}]_{8402-the radical members who want to turn out the government} , and [I]_335-zenobia will invite [them]_{8402-the radical members who want to turn out the government} directly . ”_{[335-zenobia]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} had appropriated the Saturdays , as was [her]_{499-lady montfort} custom and [her]_{499-lady montfort} right ; so [Myra]_466-myra , with the advice of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , had fixed on Wednesdays for [her]_466-myra receptions . “ [I]_335-zenobia should have liked to have taken Wednesdays , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , “ but [I]_335-zenobia do not care to seem to be setting up against [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , for [[her]_{499-lady montfort} mother]_{1374-her mother} was [[my]_335-zenobia dearest friend]_{6860-my dearest friend} . Not that [I]_335-zenobia think [any quarter]_{8406-any quarter} ought to be shown to [her]_{499-lady montfort} after joining [those atrocious Whigs]_{8407-those atrocious whigs} , but to be sure [she]_{499-lady montfort} was corrupted by [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} , whom [I]_335-zenobia remember the most thorough [Tory]_570-tory going . To be sure , [I]_335-zenobia was [a Whig]_{8409-a whig} [myself]_335-zenobia in those days , so one must not say too much about it , but [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} then were [gentlemen]_{7122-gentlemen} . [I]_335-zenobia will tell [you]_8412-you what [I]_335-zenobia will do . [I]_335-zenobia will receive both on Saturdays and Wednesdays . It is an effort , and [I]_335-zenobia am not as young as [I]_335-zenobia was , but it will only be for a season or less , for [I]_335-zenobia know [these people]_{6744-these people} can not stand . It will be all over by May. ”_{[335-zenobia]} [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} had arrived in [town]_6995-town , and was now settled in [[his]_{356-prince florestan} mansion in [Carlton Terrace]_{65-carlton terrace}]_{3994-his mansion in carlton terrace} . It was the fashion among [the creme de la creme]_{3995-the creme de la creme} to keep aloof from [him]_{356-prince florestan} . [The Tories]_{328-the tories} did not love [revolutionary dynasties]_{3996-revolutionary dynasties} , and [the Whigs being in office]_{3997-the whigs being in office} could not sanction [a pretender]_{6768-a pretender} , and one who , [they]_3999-they significantly intimated with a charitable shrug of the shoulders , was not [a very scrupulous one]_{4000-a very scrupulous one} . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} [himself]_{7878-the prince} , though [he]_{7878-the prince} was not insensible to the charms of society , and especially of [agreeable women]_{4002-agreeable women} , was not much chagrined by this . [The world]_{6658-the world} thought that [he]_{7878-the prince} had fitted up [[his]_{7878-the prince} fine house]_{4004-his fine house} , and bought [his]_{7878-the prince} fine horses , merely for the enjoyment of life . [His]_{7878-the prince} purposes were very different . Though [[his]_{7878-the prince} acquaintances]_{4005-his acquaintances} were limited , [they]_{4005-his acquaintances} were not undistinguished , and [he]_{7878-the prince} lived with [them]_{4005-his acquaintances} in intimacy . There had arisen between [himself]_{7878-the prince} and [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} the closest alliance both of thought and habits . [They]_4006-they were rarely separated . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} was also [a frequent guest at [the Neuchatels ’]_{4009-the neuchatels ’}]_{4008-a frequent guest at the neuchatels ’} , and was a favourite with [the head of [the house]_{929-the house}]_{4010-the head of the house} . [The Duke of St. Angelo]_{361-the duke of st. angelo} controlled [the household at [Carlton Gardens]_{146-carlton gardens}]_{4012-the household at carlton gardens} with skill . The appointments were finished and the cuisine refined . There was a dinner twice a week , from which [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was rarely absent , and to which [Endymion]_425-endymion , whom [the prince]_{7878-the prince} always treated with kindness , had a general invitation . When [he]_{7878-the prince} occasionally dined [there]_890-there [he]_{7878-the prince} met always [several foreign guests]_{4015-several foreign guests} , and [all men apparently of mark]_{4016-all men apparently of mark} — at any rate , all distinguished by [their]_{4016-all men apparently of mark} intelligence . It was [an interesting and useful house for [a young man]_{6833-a young man}]_{4017-an interesting and useful house for a young man} , and especially [a young politician]_{4019-a young politician} , to frequent . [Endymion]_425-endymion heard many things and learnt many things which otherwise would not have met [his]_425-endymion ear or mind . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} encouraged conversation , though [himself]_{7878-the prince} inclined to taciturnity . When [he]_{7878-the prince} did speak , [his]_{7878-the prince} terse remarks and condensed views were striking , and were remembered . On the days on which [he]_{7878-the prince} did not receive , [the prince]_{7878-the prince} dined at [the Travellers ’ Club]_{4022-the travellers ’ club} , to which [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} had obtained [his]_{7878-the prince} introduction , and generally with [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , who took this opportunity of gradually making [[his]_{7878-the prince} friend]_{719-his friend} acquainted with [eminent and influential men]_{4024-eminent and influential men} , [many of whom in due time became guests at [Carlton Terrace]_{65-carlton terrace}]_{4025-many of whom in due time became guests at carlton terrace} . It was clear , indeed , that these club - dinners were part of a system . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} , soon after [his]_{7878-the prince} arrival in [town]_6995-town , while riding , had passed [[Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s carriage]_{4028-lady roehampton ’s carriage} in [the park]_{1663-the park} , and [he]_{7878-the prince} had saluted [her]_{499-lady montfort} with a grave grace which distinguished [him]_{7878-the prince} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was surprised at feeling a little agitated by [this rencontre]_{4030-this rencontre} . It recalled [Hainault]_{571-lord hainault} , [her]_{499-lady montfort} not mortifying but still humble position beneath that roof , [the prince]_{7878-the prince} ’s courtesy to [her]_{499-lady montfort} under those circumstances , and , indeed , [his]_{7878-the prince} marked preference for [her]_{499-lady montfort} society . [She]_{499-lady montfort} felt it something like ingratitude to treat [him]_{7878-the prince} with neglect now , when [her]_{499-lady montfort} position was so changed and had become so elevated . [She]_{499-lady montfort} mentioned to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , while [they]_4032-they were dining alone , that [she]_{499-lady montfort} should like to invite [the prince]_{7878-the prince} to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} receptions]_{4034-her receptions} , and asked [his]_{7878-the prince} opinion on the point . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} shrugged [his]_{7878-the prince} shoulders and did not encourage [her]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [You]_{499-lady montfort} know , [[my]_{499-lady montfort} darling]_{6885-my darling} , [[our]_4032-they people]_{8415-our people} do not much like [him]_{7878-the prince} . [They]_{8415-our people} look upon [him]_{7878-the prince} as [a pretender]_{6768-a pretender} , as having forfeited [his]_{7878-the prince} parole , and as [a refugee from justice]_{8417-a refugee from justice} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} have no prejudices against [him]_{7878-the prince} [myself]_{499-lady montfort} , and perhaps in the same situation might have acted in the same manner ; but if [he]_{7878-the prince} is to be admitted into [society]_1025-society , it should hardly be at a ministerial reception , and of all houses , that of one who holds [my]_{499-lady montfort} particular post . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} know nothing about [his]_{7878-the prince} forfeiting [his]_{7878-the prince} parole , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ; “ the charge is involved in mystery , and [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} told [me]_{499-lady montfort} it was an entire fabrication . As for [his]_{7878-the prince} being [a pretender]_{6768-a pretender} , [he]_{7878-the prince} seems to [me]_{499-lady montfort} as legitimate [a prince]_{8420-a prince} as most [we]_8421-our meet ; [he]_{7878-the prince} was born in the purple , and [[his]_{7878-the prince} father]_{788-his father} was recognised by [every government in [Europe]_6-europe]_{8423-every government in europe} except [our]_8421-our own . As for being [a refugee from justice]_{8417-a refugee from justice} , [a prince in captivity]_{8425-a prince in captivity} has certainly a right to escape if [he]_{7878-the prince} can , and [his]_{7878-the prince} escape was romantic . However , [I]_{499-lady montfort} will not contest any decision of [yours]_8426-yours , for [I]_{499-lady montfort} think [you]_8426-yours are always right . Only [I]_{499-lady montfort} am disappointed , for , to say nothing of the unkindness , [I]_{499-lady montfort} can not help feeling [our]_8421-our not noticing [him]_4035-lord is rather shabby . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} There was silence , a longer silence than usually occurred in tete - a - tete dinners between [Lord]_4035-lord and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . To break the silence [he]_4035-lord began to converse on another subject , and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} replied to [him]_4035-lord cheerfully , but curtly . [He]_4035-lord saw [she]_{499-lady montfort} was vexed , and [this great man , who was at that time meditating one of the most daring acts of modern diplomacy]_{4036-this great man , who was at that time meditating one of the most daring acts of modern diplomacy} , who had the reputation , in the conduct of public affairs , of not only being courageous , but of being stern , inflexible , unfeeling , and unscrupulous beyond [ordinary statesmen]_{4037-ordinary statesmen} , who had passed [his]_4035-lord mornings in writing a menacing despatch to a great power and intimating combinations to [the ambassadors of [other first - rate states which [they]_{4038-the ambassadors of other first - rate states which they almost trembled to receive} almost trembled to receive]_{4039-other first - rate states which they almost trembled to receive}]_{4038-the ambassadors of other first - rate states which they almost trembled to receive} , was quite upset by seeing [[his]_4035-lord wife]_{1261-his wife} chagrined . At last , after another embarrassing pause , [he]_4035-lord said gaily , “ Do [you]_{1261-his wife} know , [[my]_4035-lord dear]_{6649-my dear} [Myra]_466-myra , [I]_4035-lord do not see why [you]_{1261-his wife} should not ask [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} . It is [you]_{1261-his wife} that ask [him]_{356-prince florestan} , not [I.]_4035-lord That is one of the pleasant results of [our]_8428-our system of political entertainments . [The guests]_{2190-the guests} come to pay [their]_{2190-the guests} respects to [the lady of the house]_{3805-the lady of the house} , so [no one]_{6647-no one} is committed . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} may visit [you]_{1261-his wife} on Wednesday just as well as [the leaders of the opposition who want [our]_8428-our places]_{8433-the leaders of the opposition who want our places} , or [the malcontent Radicals who [they]_{8433-the leaders of the opposition who want our places} say are going to turn [us]_8428-our out]_{8434-the malcontent radicals who they say are going to turn us out} . ”_[4035-lord] So [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} was invited to [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s receptions , and [he]_{356-prince florestan} came ; and [he]_{356-prince florestan} never missed one . [His]_{356-prince florestan} visits were brief . [He]_{356-prince florestan} appeared , made [his]_{356-prince florestan} bow , had the pleasure of some slight conversation with [her]_{499-lady montfort} , and then soon retired . Received by [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , in time , though sluggishly , invitations arrived from [other houses]_{4041-other houses} , but [he]_{356-prince florestan} rarely availed [himself]_{356-prince florestan} of [them]_{4041-other houses} . [He]_{356-prince florestan} maintained in this respect great reserve , and was accustomed to say that [the only fine lady in [London]_10-london who had ever been kind to [him]_{356-prince florestan}]_{4042-the only fine lady in london who had ever been kind to him} was [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . All this time [Endymion]_425-endymion , who was now thoroughly planted in society , saw a great deal of [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} , who had returned to [Portland Place]_{112-portland place} at the beginning of February . [He]_425-endymion met [Adriana]_481-adriana almost every evening , and was frequently invited to [the house]_{929-the house} — to the grand dinners now , as well as the domestic circle . In short , [[our]_4044-our [Endymion]_425-endymion]_{4045-our endymion} was fast becoming [a young man of fashion and a personage]_{4046-a young man of fashion and a personage} . [The brother of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{3632-the brother of lady roehampton} had now become [the private secretary of [Mr. Sydney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton}]_{4048-the private secretary of mr. sydney wilton} and [the great friend of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort}]_{4049-the great friend of lady montfort} . [He]_425-endymion was indeed only one of [the numerous admirers of [that lady]_{1617-that lady}]_{4050-the numerous admirers of that lady} , but [he]_425-endymion seemed not the least smiled on . There was never anything delightful at [[Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} House at which [he]_425-endymion was not present , or indeed in any other place , for under [her]_{499-lady montfort} influence]_{4052-montfort house at which he was not present , or indeed in any other place , for under her influence} , invitations from [the most distinguished houses]_{4053-the most distinguished houses} crowded [his]_425-endymion mantelpiece and were stuck all round [his]_425-endymion looking - glass . [Endymion]_425-endymion in this whirl of life did not forget [[his]_425-endymion old friends]_{4054-his old friends} . [He]_425-endymion took care that [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} should have a frequent invitation to [[Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s assemblies]_{4055-lady roehampton ’s assemblies} . [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} only wanted a lever to raise the globe , and this introduction supplied [him]_425-endymion with one . It was astonishing how [he]_425-endymion made [his]_425-endymion way in society , and though , of course , [he]_425-endymion never touched [the empyrean regions in which [Endymion]_425-endymion now breathed]_{4056-the empyrean regions in which endymion now breathed} , [he]_425-endymion gradually , and at last rapidly , planted [himself]_425-endymion in a world which to [the uninitiated figures as the very realm of nobility and fashion]_{4057-the uninitiated figures as the very realm of nobility and fashion} , and where doubtless is found a great fund of splendour , refinement , and amusement . [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} was not ill - favoured , and was always well dressed , and [he]_{429-seymour hicks} was very civil , but what [he]_{429-seymour hicks} really owed [his]_{429-seymour hicks} social advancement to was [his]_{429-seymour hicks} indomitable will . That quality governs all things , and though the will of [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} was directed to what [many]_2097-many may deem a petty or a contracted purpose , life is always interesting when [you]_4059-you have a purpose and live in its fulfilment . It appeared from what [he]_{429-seymour hicks} told [Endymion]_425-endymion that matters at [the office]_{1917-the office} had altered a good deal since [he]_{429-seymour hicks} left [it]_{1917-the office} . The retirement of [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} was the first brick out of the wall ; now , which [Endymion]_425-endymion had not yet heard , [the brother of [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard}]_{4061-the brother of trenchard} had most unexpectedly died , and [that gentleman come into a good estate]_{4062-that gentleman come into a good estate} . “ [Jawett]_427-jawett remains , and is also [the editor of the ‘ Precursor]_{8435-the editor of the ‘ precursor} , ’ but [his]_427-jawett new labours so absorb [his]_427-jawett spare time that [he]_427-jawett is always at [the office of the paper]_{8436-the office of the paper} . So it is pretty well all over with the table at [Joe]_430-joe ’s . [I]_425-endymion confess [I]_425-endymion could not stand it any longer , particularly after [you]_425-endymion left . [I]_425-endymion have got into the junior [Pan - Ionian]_{193-pan - ionian} ; and [I]_425-endymion am down for [the senior]_{8437-the senior} ; [I]_425-endymion can not get in for ten years , but when [I]_425-endymion do it will be a coup ; [the society there]_{8438-the society there} is [tiptop]_8439-tiptop , [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister} sometimes , and very often [a bishop]_{8441-a bishop} . ”_{[425-endymion]} [Endymion]_425-endymion was glad to meet [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} one day when [he]_425-endymion dined with [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} . There were several distinguished foreigners among [the guests]_{2190-the guests} , who had just arrived . [They]_{2190-the guests} talked much , and with much emphasis . [One of [them]_{2190-the guests}]_{932-one of them} , [the Marquis of [Vallombrosa]_{572-vallombrosa}]_{4065-the marquis of vallombrosa} , expatiated on [the Latin race]_{4066-the latin race} , [their]_{4066-the latin race} great qualities , [their]_{4066-the latin race} vivacity , invention , vividness of perception , chivalrous valour , and sympathy with tradition . [The northern races]_{4067-the northern races} detested [them]_{4066-the latin race} , and the height of statesmanship was to combine [the Latin races]_{4068-the latin races} into an organised and active alliance against the barbarism which menaced [them]_{4068-the latin races} . There had been for a short time [a vacant place next to [Endymion]_425-endymion]_{4069-a vacant place next to endymion} , when [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} , according to [his]_{376-baron sergius} quiet manner , stole into [the room]_{943-the room} and slipped into the unoccupied seat . “ It is some time since [we]_8442-we met , ”_{[376-baron sergius]} [he]_{376-baron sergius} said , “ but [I]_{376-baron sergius} have heard of [you]_425-endymion . [You]_425-endymion are now [a public man]_{1944-a public man} , and not a public character . That is a not unsatisfactory position . ”_{[376-baron sergius]} [The prince]_{7878-the prince} listened apparently with much interest to [the Marquis of Vallombrosa]_{572-vallombrosa} , occasionally asked [him]_{376-baron sergius} a question , and promoted discussion without [himself]_{7878-the prince} giving any opinion . [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} never spoke except to [Endymion]_425-endymion , and then chiefly social inquiries about [Lord]_4072-lord and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , [[their]_4073-their good friends]_{4074-their good friends} [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} , and frequently about [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , whom , it appeared , [he]_{7878-the prince} had known years ago , and intimately . After dinner [the guests]_{2190-the guests} , on the return to [the saloon]_{2204-the saloon} , ranged [themselves]_{2190-the guests} in a circle , but not too formally , and [the prince]_{7878-the prince} moving round addressed each of [them]_{2190-the guests} in turn . When this royal ceremony was concluded , [the prince]_{7878-the prince} motioned to [the Marquis of Vallombrosa]_{572-vallombrosa} to accompany [him]_{7878-the prince} , and then [they]_4079-they repaired to [an adjacent salon]_{4080-an adjacent salon} , the door of which was open , but where [they]_4079-they could converse without observation . [The Duke of St. Angelo]_{361-the duke of st. angelo} amused [the remaining guests]_{4081-the remaining guests} with all the resources of [a man]_{807-a man} practised in making [people]_6681-people feel at [their]_6681-people ease , and in this [he]_{361-the duke of st. angelo} was soon greatly assisted by [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , who was unable to dine with [the prince]_{7878-the prince} to - day , but who seemed to take much interest in this arrival of [the representatives of the Latin race]_{4085-the representatives of the latin race} . [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} and [Endymion]_425-endymion were sitting together rather apart from [the rest]_{6809-the rest} . [The baron]_{1176-the baron} said , “ [You]_{7878-the prince} have heard to - day a great deal about [the Latin race]_{4066-the latin race} , [their]_{4066-the latin race} wondrous qualities , [their]_{4066-the latin race} peculiar destiny , [their]_{4066-the latin race} possible danger . It is a new idea , or rather a new phrase , that [I]_{1176-the baron} observe is now getting into the political world , and is probably destined to produce consequences . [No man]_{7232-no man} will treat with indifference the principle of race . It is the key of history , and why history is often so confused is that it has been written by [men who were ignorant of this principle]_{8446-men who were ignorant of this principle} and all the knowledge it involves . As one who may become [a statesman]_{8126-a statesman} and assist in governing [mankind]_786-mankind , it is necessary that [you]_{7878-the prince} should not be insensible to it ; whether [you]_{7878-the prince} encounter its influence in [communities]_{8449-communities} or in [individuals]_{3194-individuals} , its qualities must ever be taken into account . But there is no subject which more requires discriminating knowledge , or where [your]_{7878-the prince} illustrating principle , if [you]_{7878-the prince} are not deeply founded , may not chance to turn out a will - o’-the - wisp . Now this great question of the Latin race , by which [M. de Vallombrosa]_{573-m. de vallombrosa} may succeed in disturbing [the world]_{6658-the world} — it might be well to inquire where the Latin race is to be found . In [the North of [Italy]_45-italy]_{8452-the north of italy} , peopled by [Germans]_574-germans and named after [Germans]_574-germans , or in [the South of]_{8453-the south of} [Italy]_45-italy , swarming with [the descendants of [Normans and Arabs]_{8455-normans and arabs}]_{8454-the descendants of normans and arabs} ? Shall [we]_8456-we find the Latin race in [Spain]_29-spain , stocked by Goths , and [Moors]_575-moors , and [Jews]_{576-the jews} ? Or in [France]_12-france , where there is [a great Celtic nation]_{8457-a great celtic nation} , occasionally mingled with [Franks]_577-franks ? Now [I]_{1176-the baron} do not want to go into the origin of [man]_6751-man and [nations]_2720-nations — [I]_{1176-the baron} am essentially practical , and only endeavour to comprehend that with which [I]_{1176-the baron} have personally to deal , and that is sufficiently difficult . In [Europe]_6-europe [I]_{1176-the baron} find three great races with distinct qualities — [the Teutons]_{8460-the teutons} , [the Sclaves]_{8461-the sclaves} , and [the Celts]_{8462-the celts} ; and [their]_8463-their conduct will be influenced by those distinctive qualities . There is another great race which influences [the world]_{6658-the world} , [the Semites]_{578-the semites} . Certainly , when [I]_{1176-the baron} was at the Congress of [Vienna]_28-vienna , [I]_{1176-the baron} did not believe that [the Arabs]_{579-the arabs} were more likely to become a conquering race again than [the Tartars]_{8465-the tartars} , and yet it is a question at this moment whether [Mehemet Ali]_{566-mehemet ali} , at [their]_{8465-the tartars} head , may not found [a new empire in [the Mediterranean]_{195-the mediterranean}]_{8466-a new empire in the mediterranean} . [The Semites]_{578-the semites} are unquestionably a great race , for among the few things in [this world]_{6716-this world} which appear to be certain , nothing is more sure than that [they]_{578-the semites} invented [our]_8468-our alphabet . But [the Semites]_{578-the semites} now exercise a vast influence over affairs by [[their]_{578-the semites} smallest though most peculiar family]_{8469-their smallest though most peculiar family} , [the Jews]_{576-the jews} . There is [no race gifted with so much tenacity , and such skill in organisation]_{8470-no race gifted with so much tenacity , and such skill in organisation} . These qualities have given [them]_{578-the semites} an unprecedented hold over property and illimitable credit . As [you]_8471-you advance in life , and get experience in affairs , [the Jews]_{576-the jews} will cross [you]_8471-you everywhere . [They]_{576-the jews} have long been stealing into [our]_8468-our secret diplomacy , which [they]_{576-the jews} have almost appropriated ; in another quarter of a century [they]_{576-the jews} will claim [their]_{576-the jews} share of open government . Well , these are races ; [men]_1114-men and bodies of [men]_1114-men influenced in [their]_1114-men conduct by [their]_1114-men particular organisation , and which must enter into all the calculations of [a statesman]_{8126-a statesman} . But what do [they]_{576-the jews} mean by the Latin race ? Language and religion do not make a race — there is only one thing which makes a race , and that is blood . ”_{[1176-the baron]} “ But [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion inquiringly ; “ [he]_{7878-the prince} seemed much interested in what [M. de Vallombrosa]_{573-m. de vallombrosa} was saying ; [I]_425-endymion should like to know what [his]_{7878-the prince} opinions are about [the Latin race]_{4066-the latin race} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [The prince]_{7878-the prince} rarely gives an opinion , ”_{[1176-the baron]} said [the baron]_{1176-the baron} . “ Indeed , as [you]_8478-you well know , [he]_{7878-the prince} rarely speaks ; [he]_{7878-the prince} thinks and [he]_{7878-the prince} acts . ”_{[1176-the baron]} “ But if [he]_{7878-the prince} acts on wrong information , ”_{[425-endymion]} continued [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ there will probably be only one consequence . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [The prince]_{7878-the prince} is very wise , ”_{[1176-the baron]} said [the baron]_{1176-the baron} ; “ and , trust [me]_{1176-the baron} , knows as much about [mankind]_786-mankind , and the varieties of [mankind]_786-mankind , as [any one]_{1685-any one} . [He]_{7878-the prince} may not believe in the Latin race , but [he]_{7878-the prince} may choose to use [those who do believe in it]_{8483-those who do believe in it} . The weakness of [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , if [he]_{7878-the prince} have one , is not want of knowledge , or want of judgment , but an over - confidence in [his]_{7878-the prince} star , which sometimes seduces [him]_{7878-the prince} into enterprises which [he]_{7878-the prince} [himself]_{7878-the prince} feels at the time are not perfectly sound . ”_{[1176-the baron]} The interest of [the town]_{1879-the town} was now divided between the danger of [the government]_{818-the government} and [the new preacher who electrified [the world]_{6658-the world} at [St. Rosicrucius]_{196-st. rosicrucius}]_{4092-the new preacher who electrified the world at st. rosicrucius} . [The Rev. Nigel Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} was not at all [a popular preacher according to the vulgar acceptation of the term]_{4094-a popular preacher according to the vulgar acceptation of the term} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} disdained all ca nt and clap - trap . [He]_{548-lord montfort} preached Church principles with commanding eloquence , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} practised them with unceasing devotion . [[His]_{548-lord montfort} church]_{3963-his church} was always open , yet [[his]_{548-lord montfort} schools]_{4096-his schools} were never neglected ; there was a perfect choir , a staff of [disciplined curates]_{4097-disciplined curates} , young and ascetic , while [sacred sisters , some of patrician blood , fearless and prepared for martyrdom]_{4098-sacred sisters , some of patrician blood , fearless and prepared for martyrdom} , were gliding about all [the back slums of [[his]_{548-lord montfort} ferocious neighbourhood]_{4100-his ferocious neighbourhood}]_{4099-the back slums of his ferocious neighbourhood} . How came [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} to give such [a church]_{4102-a church} to [such a person]_{4103-such a person} ? There must have been some mistake . But how came it that [all the Whig ladies]_{4104-all the whig ladies} were among [the most devoted of [[his]_{548-lord montfort} congregation]_{3969-his congregation}]_{4105-the most devoted of his congregation} ? [The government whips]_{4107-the government whips} did not like it ; at such a critical period too , when it was necessary to keep [the Dissenters]_{6699-the dissenters} up to the mark ! And there was [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} never absent on a Sunday , and [[their]_4109-their carriages]_{4110-their carriages} , it was whispered , were often suspiciously near to [St. Rosicrucius]_{196-st. rosicrucius} on week - days . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} too was frequently in [[Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s pew]_{4111-lady roehampton ’s pew} , and one day , absolutely [[my]_0-i lord [himself]_{4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church} , who unfortunately was rarely seen at [church]_4113-church]_{4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church} — but then , as is well known , [critical despatches always arrive on a Sunday morning]_{4114-critical despatches always arrive on a sunday morning} — was successfully landed in [her]_{499-lady montfort} pew by [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , and was very much struck indeed by what [he]_{4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church} heard . “ The fact is , ”_{[4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church]} as [he]_{4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church} afterwards observed , “ [I]_{4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church} wish [we]_8485-we had such [a fellow on [our]_8485-we bench in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons}]_{8486-a fellow on our bench in the house of commons} . ”_{[4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church]} About this time also there was another event , which , although not of so general an interest , much touched the feelings of [Endymion]_425-endymion , and this was the marriage of [the Earl of Beaumaris]_{551-the earl of beaumaris} with [Imogene]_420-imogene . It was solemnised in as private and quiet a manner as possible . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was [the best man]_{4115-the best man} , and there were [no bridesmaids]_{4116-no bridesmaids} . [The only other persons]_{4117-the only other persons} invited by [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , who gave away [the bride]_{4118-the bride} , were [Endymion]_425-endymion and [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} . One morning , a few days before the wedding , [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , who had written to ask [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} for an interview , called by appointment in [St. James ’ Square]_{51-st. james ’ square} . [Sylvia]_407-sylvia was received by [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} in [her]_407-sylvia boudoir , and the interview was long . [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , who by nature was composed , and still more so by art , was pale and nervous when [she]_407-sylvia arrived , so much so that [her]_407-sylvia demeanour was noticed by [the groom of [the chambers]_{1247-the chambers}]_{1246-the groom of the chambers} ; but when [she]_407-sylvia departed , [her]_407-sylvia countenance was flushed and radiant , though it was obvious that [she]_407-sylvia had been shedding tears . On the morning of the wedding , [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} in [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{1542-her lord} ’s brougham called for [Endymion]_425-endymion at [the Albany]_{173-the albany} , and then [they]_4122-they went together to [the vestry of St. James ’ Church]_{4123-the vestry of st. james ’ church} . [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} and [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} had arrived . [The bridegroom]_{3814-the bridegroom} was a little embarrassed when [he]_{3814-the bridegroom} was presented to [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_{3814-the bridegroom} had made up [his]_{3814-the bridegroom} mind to be married , but not to be introduced to [a stranger]_{1942-a stranger} , and particularly [a lady]_{739-a lady} ; but [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} fluttered over [them]_4122-they and put all right . It was only the perplexity of a moment , for [the rest of the wedding party]_{4127-the rest of the wedding party} now appeared . [Imogene]_420-imogene , who was in a travelling dress , was pale and serious , but transcendently beautiful . [She]_420-imogene attempted to touch [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s hand with [her]_420-imogene lips when [Myra]_466-myra welcomed [her]_420-imogene , but [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} would not permit this , and kissed [her]_420-imogene . [Everybody]_{6694-everybody} was calm during the ceremony except [Endymion]_425-endymion , who had been silent the whole morning . [He]_425-endymion stood by the altar with that convulsion of the throat and that sickness of the heart which accompany the sense of catastrophe . [He]_425-endymion was relieved by some tears which [he]_425-endymion easily concealed . [Nobody]_2478-nobody noticed [him]_425-endymion , for [all]_1288-all were thinking of [themselves]_1288-all . After the ceremony , [they]_1288-all all returned to [the vestry]_{4131-the vestry} , and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} with [the others]_{2118-the others} signed the registry . [Lord]_4133-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} instantly departed for [the continent]_{6678-the continent} . “ A strange event ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} exclaimed [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , as [she]_{499-lady montfort} threw [herself]_{499-lady montfort} back in the brougham and took [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} ’s hand . “ But not stranger than what has happened to [ourselves]_{8488-ourselves} . [Fortune]_581-fortune seems to attend on [[our]_{8488-ourselves} ruined home]_{8489-our ruined home} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} thought [the bride]_{4118-the bride} looked beautiful . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Endymion]_425-endymion was silent . “ [You]_425-endymion are not gay this morning , [[my]_{499-lady montfort} dear]_{6649-my dear} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ; “ [they]_8492-they say that weddings are depressing . Now [I]_{499-lady montfort} am in rather high spirits . [I]_{499-lady montfort} am very glad that [Imogene]_420-imogene has become [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} . [She]_420-imogene is beautiful , and dangerously beautiful . Do [you]_425-endymion know , [[my]_{499-lady montfort} Endymion]_{8493-my endymion} , [I]_{499-lady montfort} have had some uneasy moments about [this young lady]_{8494-this young lady} . [Women]_900-women are prescient in these matters , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} have observed with anxiety that [you]_425-endymion admired [her]_420-imogene too much [yourself]_425-endymion . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_425-endymion am sure [you]_425-endymion had no reason , [Myra]_466-myra , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , blushing deeply . “ Certainly not from what [you]_425-endymion said , [[my]_466-myra dear]_{6649-my dear} . It was from what [you]_425-endymion did not say that [I]_466-myra became alarmed . [You]_425-endymion seldom mentioned [her]_420-imogene name , and when [I]_466-myra referred to [her]_420-imogene , [you]_425-endymion always turned the conversation . However , that is all over now . [She]_420-imogene is [Countess of [Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris}]_{8497-countess of beaumaris} , ”_[466-myra] added [Myra]_466-myra , dwelling slowly and with some unction on the title , “ and may be [a powerful friend to [you]_425-endymion]_{8498-a powerful friend to you} ; and [I]_466-myra am [Countess of [Roehampton]_{130-roehampton}]_{8499-countess of roehampton} , and am [[your]_425-endymion friend]_{7039-your friend} , also not quite devoid of power . And there are [other countesses]_{8501-other countesses} , [I]_466-myra suspect , on whose good wishes [you]_425-endymion may rely . If [we]_8502-we can not shape [your]_425-endymion destiny , there is no such thing as witchcraft . No , Endymion , marriage is a mighty instrument in [your]_425-endymion hands . It must not be lightly used . Come in and lunch ; [[my]_466-myra lord]_{7235-my lord} is at [home]_726-home , and [I]_466-myra know [he]_{7235-my lord} wants to see [you]_425-endymion . ”_[466-myra] What was most remarkable , and most interesting , in the character of [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} was [her]_{504-berengaria} energy . [She]_{504-berengaria} had the power of exciting [others]_728-others to action in a degree rarely possessed . [She]_{504-berengaria} had always some considerable object in contemplation , occasionally more than one , and never foresaw difficulties . [Her]_{504-berengaria} character was , however , singularly feminine ; [she]_{504-berengaria} never affected to be [a superior woman]_{4137-a superior woman} . [She]_{504-berengaria} never reasoned , did not read much , though [her]_{504-berengaria} literary taste was fine and fastidious . Though [she]_{504-berengaria} required constant admiration and consequently encouraged it , [she]_{504-berengaria} was not [a heartless coquette]_{4138-a heartless coquette} . [Her]_{504-berengaria} sensibility was too quick , and as the reign of [[her]_{504-berengaria} favourites]_{4139-her favourites} was sometimes brief , [she]_{504-berengaria} was looked upon as capricious . The truth is , what seemed whimsical in [her]_{504-berengaria} affections was occasioned by the subtlety of [her]_{504-berengaria} taste , which was not always satisfied by the increased experience of intimacy . Whenever [she]_{504-berengaria} made [a friend]_{706-a friend} not unworthy of [her]_{504-berengaria} , [she]_{504-berengaria} was constant and entirely devoted . At present , [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} had two great objects ; one was to sustain [the Whig government]_{1194-the whig government} in its troubles , and the other was to accomplish an unprecedented feat in modern manners , and that was no less than to hold a tournament , a real tournament , in the autumn , at [the famous castle of [[her]_{504-berengaria} lord]_{1542-her lord} in [the North of [England]_7-england]_{6945-the north of england}]_{4142-the famous castle of her lord in the north of england} . [The lord - lieutenant]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} had not been in [[his]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} county]_{3733-his county} for two years ; [he]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} had even omitted to celebrate Christmas at [[his]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} castle]_{3772-his castle} , which had shocked [everybody]_{6694-everybody} , for [its]_{3772-his castle} revelry was looked upon almost as the tenure by which [the Montforts]_{523-the montforts} held [[their]_{523-the montforts} estates]_{4149-their estates} . [His]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} plea of ill health , industriously circulated by [all [his]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} agents]_{4150-all his agents} , obtained neither sympathy nor credence . [[His]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} county]_{3733-his county} was rather a weak point with [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , for though [he]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} could not bear [[his]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} home]_{1258-his home} , [he]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} was fond of power , and power depended on [his]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} territorial influence . The representation of [[his]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} county]_{3733-his county} by [[his]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} family]_{1426-his family} , and authority in [the local parliamentary boroughs]_{4155-the local parliamentary boroughs} , were the compensations held out to [him]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} for the abolition of [his]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} normal seats . [[His]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} wife]_{1261-his wife} dexterously availed [herself]_{1261-his wife} of this state of affairs to obtain [his]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} assent to [her]_{1261-his wife} great project , which , it would appear , might not only amuse [him]_{4145-the lord - lieutenant} , but , in its unprecedented magnificence and novelty , must sweep away all discontents , and gratify [every class]_{4157-every class} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} had placed unlimited resources at the disposal of [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} for the fulfilment of [her]_{504-berengaria} purpose , and at times even showed some not inconsiderable though fitful interest in [her]_{504-berengaria} progress . [He]_{548-lord montfort} turned over the drawings of the various costumes and armour with a gracious smile , and , having picked up on such subjects a great deal of knowledge , occasionally made suggestions which were useful and sometimes embarrassing . [The heralds]_{4158-the heralds} were all called into council , and [Garter]_582-garter [himself]_582-garter deigned to regulate the order of proceedings . [Some of [the finest gentlemen in [London]_10-london , of both parties in [the state]_{1022-the state}]_{4160-the finest gentlemen in london , of both parties in the state}]_{4159-some of the finest gentlemen in london , of both parties in the state} , passed the greater part of [their]_{4159-some of the finest gentlemen in london , of both parties in the state} spring mornings in jousting , and in practising all the manoeuvres of the lists . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} [herself]_{499-lady montfort} was to be [the Queen of the Tournament]_{4162-the queen of the tournament} , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} had prevailed on [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} to accept the supreme office of [Queen of Beauty]_{4163-queen of beauty} . It was the early part of May , and [Zenobia]_335-zenobia held one of [her]_335-zenobia great assemblies . Being in high good humour , sanguine and prophetic of power , [she]_{499-lady montfort} had asked [all the great Whig ladies]_{4164-all the great whig ladies} , and , the times being critical , [they]_{4164-all the great whig ladies} had come . [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} seemed absorbed by the details of [her]_335-zenobia tournament . [She]_{499-lady montfort} met [many of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} knights]_{4166-her knights}]_{4165-many of her knights} , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} conferred with [them]_{4165-many of her knights} all ; [the Knight of the Bleeding Heart]_{4167-the knight of the bleeding heart} , [the Knight of Roses]_{4168-the knight of roses} , [the Knight of the Crystal Shield]_{4169-the knight of the crystal shield} . [Endymion]_425-endymion , who was not to be [a knight]_{4170-a knight} , but [a gentleman - at - arms in attendance on the Queen of the Tournament]_{4171-a gentleman - at - arms in attendance on the queen of the tournament} , mentioned that [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} much wished to be a jouster ; [he]_{356-prince florestan} had heard this from [the Duke of [St. Angelo]_{156-st. angelo}]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} , and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , though [she]_{499-lady montfort} did not immediately sanction , did not absolutely refuse , the request . Past midnight , there was a sudden stir in [the saloons]_{4173-the saloons} . [The House of Commons]_{126-the house of commons} had broken up and [many members]_{4174-many members} were entering . There had been a division on the Jamaica question , and [the ministers]_{7762-the ministers} had [only a majority of five]_{4176-only a majority of five} . [The leader of [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons}]_{4177-the leader of the house of commons} had intimated , not to say announced , [their]_4179-their consequent resignation . “ Have [you]_{499-lady montfort} heard what [they]_4179-their say ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion anxiously to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ Yes , [I]_425-endymion heard ; but do not look so grave . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Do [I]_{4177-the leader of the house of commons} look grave ? ”_{[4177-the leader of the house of commons]} “ As if it were the last day . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_425-endymion fear it is . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_{4177-the leader of the house of commons} am not so sure . [I]_{4177-the leader of the house of commons} doubt whether [Sir Robert]_332-peel thinks it ripe enough ; and after all , [we]_8505-we are not in a minority . [I]_{4177-the leader of the house of commons} do not see why [we]_8505-we should have resigned . [I]_{4177-the leader of the house of commons} wish [I]_{4177-the leader of the house of commons} could see [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[4177-the leader of the house of commons]} Affairs did not proceed so rapidly as [the triumphant Zenobia]_335-zenobia expected . [They]_4180-they were out , no question about that ; but it was not so certain who was in . A day passed and another day , and even [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , who knew everything before [anybody]_7364-anybody , remained in the dark . The suspense became protracted and even more mysterious . Almost a week had elapsed ; [noble lords]_{4182-noble lords} and [right honourable gentlemen]_{4183-right honourable gentlemen} were calling on [Sir Robert]_332-peel every morning , according to the newspapers , but [no one]_{6647-no one} could hear from any authority of any appointments being really made . At last , there was a whisper very late one night at [Crockford]_{440-crockford} ’s , which was always better informed on these matters than [the political clubs]_{4185-the political clubs} , and [people]_6681-people looked amazed , and stared incredulously in [each other]_{916-each other} ’s face . But it was true ; there was a hitch , and in four - and - twenty hours the cause of the hitch was known . It seemed that [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} really had resigned , but [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , [Countess of Montfort]_{505-countess of montfort} , had not followed [their]_{6702-the ministry} example . What [a dangerous woman]_{4189-a dangerous woman} ! even wicked ! [Zenobia]_335-zenobia was for sending [her]_335-zenobia to [the Tower]_{3115-the tower} at once . “ It was clearly impossible , ”_{[335-zenobia]} [she]_335-zenobia declared , “ for [Sir Robert]_332-peel to carry on affairs with such a [Duchesse de Longueville]_{564-the duchesse de longueville} always at the ear of [[our]_{6702-the ministry} young Queen]_{8506-our young queen} , under the pretence forsooth of being [the friend of [[Her]_{8506-our young queen} Majesty]_{3189-her majesty} ’s youth]_{8507-the friend of her majesty ’s youth} . ”_{[335-zenobia]} This was the famous [Bed - Chamber Plot]_{4191-bed - chamber plot} , in which [the Conservative leaders]_{4192-the conservative leaders} , as is now generally admitted , were decidedly in error , and which terminated in the return of [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} to office . “ But [we]_{6702-the ministry} must reconstruct , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} . “ [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} must be [Secretary of State]_{3113-secretary of state} . And [you]_425-endymion , ”_{[335-zenobia]} [she]_335-zenobia said to [Endymion]_425-endymion , when [she]_335-zenobia communicated to [him]_425-endymion the successful result of [her]_335-zenobia interference , “ [you]_425-endymion will go with [him]_{326-mr. wilton} . It is a great thing at [your]_425-endymion age to be [private secretary to [a Secretary of State]_{8511-a secretary of state}]_{8510-private secretary to a secretary of state} . ”_{[335-zenobia]} [Montfort Castle]_{200-montfort castle} was [the stronghold of [England]_7-england]_{4195-the stronghold of england} against [the Scotch invader]_{4196-the scotch invader} . [It]_{200-montfort castle} stood on a high and vast table - land , with [the town of [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort}]_{4197-the town of montfort} on one side at [its]_{200-montfort castle} feet , and on the other [a wide - spreading and sylvan domain , herded with deer of various races , and terminating in [pine forests]_{4199-pine forests}]_{4198-a wide - spreading and sylvan domain , herded with deer of various races , and terminating in pine forests} ; beyond [them]_{4199-pine forests} [moors and mountains]_{4200-moors and mountains} . [The donjon keep]_{4201-the donjon keep} , tall and grey , that had arrested [the Douglas]_{4202-the douglas} , still remained intact , and many an ancient battlement ; but the long list of [the Lords of [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort}]_{4203-the lords of montfort} had successively added to [the great structure]_{4204-the great structure} according to the genius of the times , so that still with the external appearance generally of [a feudal castle]_{4205-a feudal castle} , [it]_{200-montfort castle} combined in [its]_{200-montfort castle} various courts and quadrangle all the splendour and convenience of [a modern palace]_{4206-a modern palace} . But though [it]_{200-montfort castle} had witnessed many scenes and sights , and as strange ones as any old walls in [this ancient land]_{4207-this ancient land} , it may be doubted whether [the keep of [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort}]_{4208-the keep of montfort} ever looked down on anything more rare than the life that was gathering and disporting itself in [[its]_{200-montfort castle} towers and halls]_{4209-its towers and halls} , and [courts and parks]_{4210-courts and parks} , and [forest chase]_{4211-forest chase} , in the memorable autumn of this year . [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} had repaired to [[her]_{504-berengaria} castle]_{4212-her castle} full of triumph ; [[her]_{504-berengaria} lord]_{1542-her lord} , in high good humour , admiring [[his]_{1542-her lord} wife]_{1261-his wife} for [her]_{1261-his wife} energy , yet with a playful malice apparently enjoying the opportunity of showing that the chronology of [her]_{1261-his wife} arrangements was confused , and [her]_{1261-his wife} costume incorrect . [They]_4215-they had good - naturedly taken [Endymion]_425-endymion down with [them]_4215-they ; for travelling to [the Border]_{201-the border} in those times was a serious affair for [a clerk in [a public office]_{7443-a public office}]_{4216-a clerk in a public office} . Day after day [the other guests]_{4218-the other guests} arrived ; [the rivals in the tourney]_{4219-the rivals in the tourney} were among the earliest , for [they]_{4219-the rivals in the tourney} had to make [themselves]_{4219-the rivals in the tourney} acquainted with [the land which was to be the scene of]_{4220-the land which was to be the scene of} [their]_{4219-the rivals in the tourney} exploits . There came [the Knights of the Griffin]_{4221-the knights of the griffin} , and [the Dragon]_{4222-the dragon} , and [the Black Lion]_{4223-the black lion} and [the Golden Lion]_{4224-the golden lion} , and [the Dolphin and the Stag]_{4225-the dolphin and the stag} ’s Head , and [they]_4215-they were all always scrupulously addressed by [their]_4215-they chivalric names , instead of by [the Tommys]_{583-the tommys} and [the Jemmys that circulated in [the affectionate circle of [White ’s]_{3030-white ’s}]_{4227-the affectionate circle of white ’s} , or [the Gusseys]_{584-the gusseys} and [the Regys of Belgravian tea - parties]_{4229-the regys of belgravian tea - parties}]_{4226-the jemmys that circulated in the affectionate circle of white ’s , or the gusseys and the regys of belgravian tea - parties} . After a time duly appeared [the Knight of the White Rose , whose armour shielded the princely form of [Florestan]_{585-white ’s}]_{585-white ’s} ; and this portion of [the company]_{4230-the company} was complete when [the Black Knight]_{4231-the black knight} at length reached [the castle]_{3972-the castle} , who had been detained by [his]_{4231-the black knight} attendance on a conference at [St. James ’]_{64-st. james} , in the character of [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion . If anything could add to the delight and excitement of [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , it would seem to be the arrival of [the Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion . [Other guests]_{4234-other guests} gradually appeared , who were to sustain other characters in the great pageant . There was [the Judge of Peace]_{4235-the judge of peace} , and [the Knight Marshal of the Lists]_{4236-the knight marshal of the lists} , and [the Jester]_{4237-the jester} , who was to ride on a caparisoned mule trapped with bells , and [himself]_{4237-the jester} bearing a sceptre . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} came down , who had promised to be [King of the Tournament]_{4238-king of the tournament} ; and , though rather late , for [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} had been detained by the same cause as [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion , at length arrived [the Queen of Beauty]_{4241-the queen of beauty} [herself]_{4241-the queen of beauty} . If the performance , to which [all contiguous Britain]_{4242-all contiguous britain} intended to repair — for irrespective of the railroads , which now began sensibly to affect the communications in [the North of [England]_7-england]_{6945-the north of england} , [steamers]_{4244-steamers} were chartering from [every port]_{4245-every port} for [passengers]_{4246-passengers} to [the Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} tournament within one hundred miles ’ distance — were equal to the preparation , the affair must be a great success . [The grounds round [the castle]_{3972-the castle}]_{4247-the grounds round the castle} seemed to be filled every day with [groups of busy persons in fanciful costume]_{4249-groups of busy persons in fanciful costume} , all practising [their]_{4249-groups of busy persons in fanciful costume} duties and rehearsing [their]_{4249-groups of busy persons in fanciful costume} parts ; [swordsmen]_{4250-swordsmen} and [bowmen]_4251-bowmen , and [seneschals and esquires]_{4252-seneschals and esquires} , and [grooms and pages]_{4253-grooms and pages} , and [heralds in tabards]_{4254-heralds in tabards} , and [pursuivants]_{4255-pursuivants} , and [banner - bearers]_{4256-banner - bearers} . [The splendid pavilions of [the knights]_{4258-the knights}]_{4257-the splendid pavilions of the knights} were now completed , and the gorgeous throne of [the Queen of Beauty]_{4241-the queen of beauty} , surrounded by crimson galleries , tier above tier , for [thousands of favoured guests]_{4260-thousands of favoured guests} , were receiving only [their]_{4260-thousands of favoured guests} last stroke of magnificence . The mornings passed in a feverish whirl of curiosity , and preparation , and excitement , and some anxiety . Then succeeded the banquet , where [nearly one hundred guests]_{4261-nearly one hundred guests} were every day present ; but [the company]_{4230-the company} were so absorbed in the impending event that [none]_4263-none expected or required , in the evenings , any of the usual schemes or sources of amusement that abound in [country houses]_{1707-country houses} . Comments on the morning , and plans for the morrow , engrossed all thought and conversation , and [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} ’s band was just a due accompaniment that filled the pauses when perplexities arrested talk , or deftly blended with some whispered phrase almost as sweet or thrilling as the notes of the cornet - a - piston . “ [I]_{356-prince florestan} owe [my]_{356-prince florestan} knighthood to [you]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[356-prince florestan]} said [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} to [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “ as [I]_{356-prince florestan} do everything in [this country]_{6657-this country} that is agreeable . ”_{[356-prince florestan]} “ [You]_{499-lady montfort} can not be [[my]_{499-lady montfort} knight]_{8513-my knight} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} replied [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “ because [I]_{499-lady montfort} am told [I]_{499-lady montfort} am [the sovereign of all the chivalry]_{8514-the sovereign of all the chivalry} , but [you]_{499-lady montfort} have [my]_{499-lady montfort} best wishes . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ All that [I]_{7878-the prince} want in life , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , “ are [your]_{499-lady montfort} good wishes . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} fear they are barren . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ No , they are inspiring , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} with unusual feeling . “ [You]_{499-lady montfort} brought [me]_{7878-the prince} good fortune . From the moment [I]_{7878-the prince} saw [you]_{499-lady montfort} , light fell upon [my]_{7878-the prince} life . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ Is not that an exaggerated phrase ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} with a smile , “ because [I]_{499-lady montfort} happened to get [you]_{7878-the prince} a ticket for a masquerade . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{7878-the prince} was thinking of something else , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} pensively ; “ but life is a masquerade ; at least [mine]_{7878-the prince} has been . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} think [yours]_{7878-the prince} , [sir]_6912-sir , is a most interesting life , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “ and , were [I]_{499-lady montfort} [you]_6912-sir , [I]_{499-lady montfort} would not quarrel with [my]_{499-lady montfort} destiny . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [My]_{7878-the prince} destiny is not fulfilled , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . “ [I]_{7878-the prince} have never quarrelled with it , and am least disposed to do so at this moment . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was speaking to [me]_{7878-the prince} very much the other day about [[your]_{7878-the prince} royal mother]_{8516-your royal mother} , [sir]_6912-sir , [Queen Agrippina]_{359-queen agrippina} . [She]_{8516-your royal mother} must have been fascinating . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ [I]_{7878-the prince} like [fascinating women]_{8518-fascinating women} , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , “ but [they]_{8518-fascinating women} are rare . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ Perhaps it is better it should be so , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “ for [they]_{8518-fascinating women} are apt — are [they]_{8518-fascinating women} not?—to disturb [the world]_{6658-the world} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{7878-the prince} confess [I]_{7878-the prince} like to be bewitched , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , “ and [I]_{7878-the prince} do not care how much [the world]_{6658-the world} is disturbed . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ But is not [the world]_{6658-the world} very well as it is ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “ Why should [we]_8522-we not be happy and enjoy it ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{356-prince florestan} do enjoy it , ”_{[356-prince florestan]} replied [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} , “ especially at [Montfort Castle]_{200-montfort castle} ; [I]_{356-prince florestan} suppose there is something in the air that agrees with one . But enjoyment of the present is consistent with objects for the future . ”_{[356-prince florestan]} “ Ah ! now [you]_{356-prince florestan} are thinking of [your]_{356-prince florestan} great affairs — of [[your]_{356-prince florestan} kingdom]_{8523-your kingdom} . [[My]_{7878-the prince} woman]_{8524-my woman} ’s brain is not equal to that . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ [I]_{7878-the prince} think [your]_{356-prince florestan} brain is quite equal to kingdoms , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , with a serious expression , and speaking in even a lower voice , “ but [I]_{7878-the prince} was not thinking of [[my]_{7878-the prince} kingdom]_{8525-my kingdom} . [I]_{7878-the prince} leave that to fate ; [I]_{7878-the prince} believe it is destined to be [mine]_{7878-the prince} , and therefore occasions [me]_{7878-the prince} thought but not anxiety . [I]_{7878-the prince} was thinking of something else than kingdoms , and of which unhappily [I]_{7878-the prince} am not so certain — of which [I]_{7878-the prince} am most uncertain — of which [I]_{7878-the prince} fear [I]_{7878-the prince} have no chance — and yet which is dearer to [me]_{7878-the prince} than even [my]_{7878-the prince} crown . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ What can that be ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , with unaffected wonderment . “ ‘ Tis a secret of chivalry , ”_{[356-prince florestan]} said [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} , “ and [I]_{356-prince florestan} must never disclose it . ”_{[356-prince florestan]} “ It is a wonderful scene , ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Adriana Neuchatel]_481-adriana to [Endymion]_561-endymion , who had been for some time conversing with [her]_481-adriana . “ [I]_561-endymion had no idea that [I]_561-endymion should be so much amused by anything in [society]_1025-society . But then , it is so unlike anything [one]_6769-one has ever seen . ”_{[561-endymion]} [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had not accompanied [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} husband]_{986-her husband} and [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} daughter]_{1609-her daughter} to the Montfort Tournament . [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} required a long holiday , and after the tournament [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} was to take [Adriana]_481-adriana to [Scotland]_151-scotland . [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} shut [herself]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} up at [Hainault]_111-hainault , which it seemed [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had never enjoyed before . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} could hardly believe [it]_111-hainault was [the same place]_{4275-the same place} , freed from [its]_111-hainault daily invasions by [the House of Commons and the Stock Exchange]_{4276-the house of commons and the stock exchange} . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had never lived so long without seeing [an ambassador]_{733-an ambassador} or [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister} , and it was quite a relief . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} wandered in [the gardens]_{2133-the gardens} , and drove [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} pony - chair in [forest glades]_{4280-forest glades} . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} missed [Adriana]_481-adriana very much , and for a few days always expected [her]_481-adriana to enter [the room]_{943-the room} when the door opened ; and then [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} sighed , and then [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} flew to [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} easel , or buried [herself]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} in some sublime cantata of [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} favourite master]_{4282-her favourite master} , [Beethoven]_{586-beethoven} . Then came the most wonderful performance of the whole day , and that was the letter , never missed , to [Adriana]_481-adriana . Considering that [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} lived in solitude , and in a spot with which [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} daughter]_{1609-her daughter} was quite familiar , it was really marvellous that [the mother]_{970-the mother} should every day be able to fill so many interesting and impassioned pages . But [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was [a fine penwoman]_{4285-a fine penwoman} ; [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} feelings were [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} facts , and [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} ingenious observations of art and nature were [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} news . After the first fever of separation , reading was always a resource to [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , for [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was [a great student]_{4286-a great student} . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was surrounded by all the literary journals and choice publications of [Europe]_6-europe , and there scarcely was a branch of science and learning with which [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was not sufficiently familiar to be able to comprehend the stir and progress of the European mind . [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had contrived to get rid of [the chief cook]_{4287-the chief cook} by sending [him]_{4287-the chief cook} on a visit to [Paris]_43-paris , so [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} could , without cavil , dine off a cutlet and seltzer - water in [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} boudoir . Sometimes , not merely for distraction , but more from a sense of duty , [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} gave festivals to [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} schools]_{4288-her schools} ; and when [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had lived like [a princely prisoner of state]_{4289-a princely prisoner of state} alone for a month , or rather like one on [a desert isle]_{4290-a desert isle} who sighs to see a sail , [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} would ask [a great geologist]_{4291-a great geologist} and [[his]_{4291-a great geologist} wife]_{1261-his wife} to pay [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} a visit , or [some professor]_{4293-some professor} , who , though [himself]_{4291-a great geologist} not worth a shilling , had some new plans , which really sounded quite practical , for the more equal distribution of wealth . “ And who is [[your]_481-adriana knight]_{8528-your knight} ? ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion . [Adriana]_481-adriana looked distressed . “ [I]_481-adriana mean , whom do [you]_481-adriana wish to win ? ”_{[481-adriana]} “ Oh , [I]_561-endymion should like [them]_8529-them all to win ! ”_{[561-endymion]} “ That is good - natured , but then there would be no distinction . [I]_481-adriana know who is going to wear [your]_481-adriana colours — [the Knight of the Dolphin]_{8530-the knight of the dolphin} . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [I]_481-adriana hope nothing of that kind will happen , ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Adriana]_481-adriana , agitated . “ [I]_481-adriana know that [some of [the knights]_{4258-the knights}]_{8531-some of the knights} are going to wear [ladies]_2817-ladies ’ colours , but [I]_481-adriana trust [no one]_{6647-no one} will think of wearing [mine]_481-adriana . [I]_481-adriana know [the Black Knight]_{4231-the black knight} wears [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ’s . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [He]_{4231-the black knight} can not , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion hastily . “ [She]_{499-lady montfort} is [first lady to [the Queen of Beauty]_{4241-the queen of beauty}]_{8536-first lady to the queen of beauty} ; [no knight]_{8538-no knight} can wear the colours of [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} . [I]_561-endymion asked [Sir Morte]_{587-sir morte} d’Arthur [himself]_{587-sir morte} , and [he]_{587-sir morte} told [me]_561-endymion there was no doubt about it , and that [he]_{587-sir morte} had consulted Garter before [he]_{587-sir morte} came down . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ Well , all [I]_481-adriana know is that [the Count of [Ferroll]_561-endymion]_{3891-the count of ferroll} told [me]_481-adriana so , ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Adriana]_481-adriana ; “ [I]_481-adriana sate next to [him]_{3891-the count of ferroll} at dinner . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [He]_{3891-the count of ferroll} shall not wear [her]_{3891-the count of ferroll} colours , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion quite angrily . “ [I]_561-endymion will speak to [the King of the Tournament]_{8541-the king of the tournament} about it directly . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ Why , what does it signify ? ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Adriana]_481-adriana . “ [You]_481-adriana thought it signified when [I]_481-adriana told [you]_481-adriana [Regy Sutton]_{588-regy sutton} was going to wear [your]_481-adriana colours . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ Ah ! that is quite a different business , ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Adriana]_481-adriana , with a sigh . [Reginald Sutton]_{589-reginald sutton} was [a professed admirer of [Adriana]_481-adriana]_{4294-a professed admirer of adriana} , rode with [her]_481-adriana whenever [he]_{589-reginald sutton} could , and danced with [her]_481-adriana immensely . [She]_481-adriana gave [him]_{589-reginald sutton} cold encouragement , though [he]_{589-reginald sutton} was [the best - looking and best - dressed youth in [England]_7-england]_{4295-the best - looking and best - dressed youth in england} ; but [he]_{589-reginald sutton} was [a determined young hero , not gifted with too sensitive nerves]_{4296-a determined young hero , not gifted with too sensitive nerves} , and was [a votary of the great theory that all in life was an affair of will]_{4297-a votary of the great theory that all in life was an affair of will} , and that endowed with sufficient energy [he]_{589-reginald sutton} might marry whom [he]_{589-reginald sutton} liked . [He]_{589-reginald sutton} accounted for [his]_{589-reginald sutton} slow advance in [London]_10-london by the inimical presence of [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , who [he]_{589-reginald sutton} felt , or fancied , did not sympathise with [him]_{589-reginald sutton} ; while , on the contrary , [he]_{589-reginald sutton} got on very well with [the father]_{1264-the father} , and so [he]_{589-reginald sutton} was determined to seize the present opportunity . [The mother]_{970-the mother} was absent , and [he]_{589-reginald sutton} [himself]_{589-reginald sutton} in a commanding position , being [one of [the knights to whose exploits the eyes of all [England]_7-england]_{4301-the knights to whose exploits the eyes of all england} were attracted]_{4300-one of the knights to whose exploits the eyes of all england were attracted} . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was seated between [an ambassadress]_{4302-an ambassadress} and [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , indulging in [gentle and sweet - voiced raillery]_{4303-gentle and sweet - voiced raillery} ; [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} was standing beside [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , and [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was opposite to [the group]_{4305-the group} . [The Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion rarely spoke , but listened to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} with what [she]_{499-lady montfort} called one of [his]_561-endymion dark smiles . “ All [I]_{499-lady montfort} know is , [she]_{499-lady montfort} will never pardon [you]_{499-lady montfort} for not asking [her]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} saw [Bicester]_590-bicester the day [I]_{499-lady montfort} left [town]_6995-town , and [he]_561-endymion was very grumpy . [He]_561-endymion said that [Lady Bicester]_590-bicester was [the only person who understood tournaments]_{8543-the only person who understood tournaments} . [She]_590-bicester had studied the subject . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{504-berengaria} suppose [she]_590-bicester wanted to be [the Queen of Beauty]_{4241-the queen of beauty} , ”_{[504-berengaria]} said [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . “ [You]_{499-lady montfort} are too severe , [[my]_{504-berengaria} dear lady]_{8545-my dear lady} . [I]_{504-berengaria} think [she]_590-bicester would have been contented with [a knight]_{4170-a knight} wearing [her]_590-bicester colours . ”_{[504-berengaria]} “ Well , [I]_{504-berengaria} can not help it , ”_{[504-berengaria]} said [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , but somewhat doubtingly . And then , after a moment ’s pause , “ [She]_590-bicester is too ugly . ”_{[504-berengaria]} “ Why , [she]_590-bicester came to [my]_{504-berengaria} fancy ball , and it is not five years ago , as [Mary Queen of Scots]_{591-mary queen of scots} ! ”_{[504-berengaria]} “ That must have been after [the Queen]_{591-mary queen of scots} ’s decapitation , ”_{[504-berengaria]} said [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} wonder [you]_{326-mr. wilton} did not ask [Zenobia]_335-zenobia , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “ Of course [I]_{326-mr. wilton} asked [her]_335-zenobia , but [I]_{326-mr. wilton} knew [she]_335-zenobia would not come . [She]_335-zenobia is in one of [her]_335-zenobia hatreds now . [She]_335-zenobia said [she]_335-zenobia would have come , only [she]_335-zenobia had half - promised to give a ball to [the tenants at [Merrington]_{203-merrington}]_{8547-the tenants at merrington} about that time , and [she]_335-zenobia did not like to disappoint [them]_{8547-the tenants at merrington} . Quite touching , was it not ? ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ A touch beyond the reach of art , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ; “ almost worthy of [yourself]_{548-lord montfort} , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ And what do [you]_{548-lord montfort} think of all this ? ”_{[548-lord montfort]} asked [Lord Montfort of Nigel Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} , who , in a cassock that swept the ground , had been stalking about [the glittering salons]_{4306-the glittering salons} like [a prophet who had been ordained in [Mayfair]_96-mayfair , but who had now seated [himself]_{4307-a prophet who had been ordained in mayfair , but who had now seated himself by his host} by [[his]_{4307-a prophet who had been ordained in mayfair , but who had now seated himself by his host} host]_{7707-his host}]_{4307-a prophet who had been ordained in mayfair , but who had now seated himself by his host} . “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} am thinking of what is beneath all this , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} replied [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} . “ A great revivication . Chivalry is [the child of [the Church]_{6648-the church}]_{8548-the child of the church} ; it is the distinctive feature of Christian [Europe]_6-europe . Had it not been for the revival of Church principles , this glorious pageant would never have occurred . But it is a pageant only to the uninitiated . There is not a ceremony , a form , a phrase , a costume , which is not symbolic of a great truth or a high purpose . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [I]_{1542-her lord} do not think [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} is aware of all this , ”_{[1542-her lord]} said [[her]_4309-her lord]_{1542-her lord} . “ Oh yes ! ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} . “ [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} is [a great woman]_{7202-a great woman} — [a woman who could inspire crusades and create churches]_{8551-a woman who could inspire crusades and create churches} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} might , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} will , [I]_{548-lord montfort} trust , rank with [the Helenas]_{592-the helenas} and [the Matildas]_{593-the matildas} . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} gave a little sound , but so gentle that it was heard probably but by [himself]_{548-lord montfort} , which in common language would be styled a whistle — an articulate modulation of the breath which in this instance expressed a sly sentiment of humorous amazement . “ Well , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , with a laughing eye , to [that young gentleman]_{4311-that young gentleman} , as [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} encountered [Endymion]_425-endymion passing by , “ and how are [you]_{4311-that young gentleman} getting on ? Are [we]_8552-we to see [you]_{4311-that young gentleman} to - morrow in a Milanese suit ? ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} “ [I]_425-endymion am only a page , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ Well , well , [the old Italian]_{8553-the old italian} saying is , ‘ [A page]_{8554-a page} beats [a knight]_{4170-a knight} , ’ at least with [the ladies]_{930-the ladies} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Do [you]_425-endymion not think it very absurd , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ that [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} says [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} shall wear [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ’s colours ? [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} is only [the first lady of [the Queen of Beauty]_{4241-the queen of beauty}]_{8558-the first lady of the queen of beauty} , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} can wear no colours except [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} ’s . Do not [you]_425-endymion think [somebody]_{7483-somebody} ought to interfere ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [Hem]_525-hem ! [The Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion is [a man who seldom makes a mistake , ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel}]_{8563-a man who seldom makes a mistake , ” said mr. neuchatel} . “ So [everybody]_{6694-everybody} says , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion rather testily ; “ but [I]_425-endymion do not see that . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Now , [you]_425-endymion are [a very young man]_{2270-a very young man} , ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “ and [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} hope [you]_425-endymion will some day be [a statesman]_{8126-a statesman} . [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} do not see why [you]_425-endymion should not , if [you]_425-endymion are industrious and stick to [[your]_425-endymion master]_{8318-your master} , for [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} is [a man who will always rise]_{8568-a man who will always rise} ; but , if [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} were [you]_425-endymion , [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} would keep [my]_{469-mr. neuchatel} eyes very much on [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} , for , depend on it , [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} is one of [those men who sooner or later will make a noise in]_{8570-those men who sooner or later will make a noise in} [the world]_{6658-the world} . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} [Adriana]_481-adriana came up at this moment , leaning on the arm of [the Knight of the Dolphin]_{8530-the knight of the dolphin} , better known as [Regy Sutton]_{588-regy sutton} . [They]_4313-they came from [the tea - room]_{4314-the tea - room} . [Endymion]_425-endymion moved away with a cloud on [his]_425-endymion brow , murmuring to [himself]_425-endymion , “ [I]_425-endymion am quite sick of the name of [the Count of [Ferroll]_561-endymion]_{3891-the count of ferroll} . ”_{[425-endymion]} [The jousting - ground]_{4315-the jousting - ground} was about a mile from [the castle]_{3972-the castle} , and though [it]_{4315-the jousting - ground} was nearly encircled by [vast and lofty galleries]_{4317-vast and lofty galleries} , it was impossible that accommodation could be afforded on this spot to [the thousands who had repaired from [many parts of [the kingdom]_{3721-the kingdom}]_{4319-many parts of the kingdom} to [the Montfort Tournament]_{204-the montfort tournament}]_{4318-the thousands who had repaired from many parts of the kingdom to the montfort tournament} . But [even a hundred thousand people]_{4321-even a hundred thousand people} could witness the procession from [the castle]_{3972-the castle} to the scene of action . That was superb . The sun shone , and not one of [the breathless multitude]_{4323-the breathless multitude} was disappointed . There came a long line of [men - at - arms]_{4324-men - at - arms} and [musicians]_{4325-musicians} and trumpeters and [banner - bearers of [the Lord of the Tournament]_{4327-the lord of the tournament}]_{4326-banner - bearers of the lord of the tournament} , and [heralds in tabards]_{4254-heralds in tabards} , and [pursuivants]_{4255-pursuivants} , and then [the Herald of the Tournament]_{4330-the herald of the tournament} by [himself]_{4327-the lord of the tournament} , whom [the people]_{1019-the people} at first mistook for [the Lord Mayor]_{4332-the lord mayor} . Then came [the Knight Marshal on a caparisoned steed]_{4333-the knight marshal on a caparisoned steed} , [himself]_{4333-the knight marshal on a caparisoned steed} in a suit of gilt armour , and in a richly embroidered surcoat . A band of [halberdiers]_{4334-halberdiers} preceded [the King of the Tournament]_{8541-the king of the tournament} , also on a steed richly caparisoned , and [himself]_{8541-the king of the tournament} clad in robes of velvet and ermine , and wearing a golden crown . Then on [a barded Arab]_{594-a barded arab} , [herself]_{594-a barded arab} dressed in cloth of gold , parti - coloured with violet and crimson , came , amidst tremendous cheering , [the Queen of Beauty]_{4241-the queen of beauty} [herself]_{594-a barded arab} . [Twelve attendants]_{4337-twelve attendants} bore aloft a silken canopy , which did not conceal from [the enraptured multitude]_{4338-the enraptured multitude} the lustre of [her]_{4241-the queen of beauty} matchless loveliness . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , [Adriana]_481-adriana , and [four other attendant ladies]_{4339-four other attendant ladies} , followed [[her]_{499-lady montfort} majesty]_{3189-her majesty} , two by two , each in gorgeous attire , and on a charger that vied in splendour with [its mistress]_{4341-its mistress} . Six pages followed next , in violet and silver . The bells of [a barded mule]_{4342-a barded mule} announced [the Jester]_{4237-the jester} , who waved [his]_{4237-the jester} sceptre with unceasing authority , and pelted [the people]_{1019-the people} with admirably prepared impromptus . [Some in the crowd]_{4345-some in the crowd} tried to enter into a competition of banter , but [they]_{4345-some in the crowd} were always vanquished . Soon a large army of [men - at - arms and the sounds of most triumphant music]_{4346-men - at - arms and the sounds of most triumphant music} stopped the general laughter , and all became again hushed in curious suspense . [The tallest and the stoutest of [the Border men]_{4348-the border men}]_{4347-the tallest and the stoutest of the border men} bore the gonfalon of [the Lord of the Tournament]_{4327-the lord of the tournament} . That should have been [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} [himself]_{548-lord montfort} ; but [he]_{548-lord montfort} had deputed the office to [[his]_{548-lord montfort} cousin]_{4350-his cousin} and [presumptive heir]_{4351-presumptive heir} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was well represented , and [the people]_{1019-the people} cheered [[his]_{548-lord montfort} cousin]_{4350-his cousin} [Odo]_595-odo heartily , as in [his]_595-odo suit of golden armour richly chased , and bending on [his]_595-odo steed , caparisoned in blue and gold , [he]_595-odo acknowledged [their]_{1019-the people} fealty with a proud reverence . [The other knights]_{4354-the other knights} followed in order , all attended by [[their]_{4354-the other knights} esquires]_{4355-their esquires} and [[their]_{4354-the other knights} grooms]_{4356-their grooms} . [Each knight]_{4357-each knight} was greatly applauded , and it was really a grand sight to see [them]_{4357-each knight} on [their]_{4357-each knight} barded chargers and in [their]_{4357-each knight} panoply ; some in suits of engraved Milanese armour , [some in German suits of fluted polished steel]_{4358-some in german suits of fluted polished steel} ; some in steel armour engraved and inlaid with gold . [The Black Knight]_{4231-the black knight} was much cheered , but [no one]_{6647-no one} commanded more admiration than [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} , in a suit of blue damascened armour , and inlaid with silver roses . Every procession must end . It is a pity , for there is nothing so popular with [mankind]_786-mankind . The splendid part of the pageant had passed , but still [the people]_{1019-the people} gazed and looked as if [they]_{1019-the people} would have gazed for ever . [The visitors at [the castle]_{3972-the castle}]_{4363-the visitors at the castle} , all in ancient costume , attracted much notice . [Companies of swordsmen]_{4365-companies of swordsmen} and [bowmen]_4251-bowmen followed , till at last [the seneschal of [the castle]_{3972-the castle}]_{4367-the seneschal of the castle} , with [[his]_{4367-the seneschal of the castle} chamberlains]_{4369-his chamberlains} and [servitors]_{4370-servitors} , closed the spell - bound scene . The jousting was very successful ; though some were necessarily discomfited , almost [every one]_{1385-every one} contrived to obtain some distinction . But [the two knights who excelled and vanquished every one]_{4372-the two knights who excelled and vanquished every one} except [themselves]_{4372-the two knights who excelled and vanquished every one} were [the Black Knight]_{4231-the black knight} and [the Knight of the White Rose]_{4374-the knight of the white rose} . [Their]_{4372-the two knights who excelled and vanquished every one} exploits were equal at the close of the first day , and on the second [they]_{4372-the two knights who excelled and vanquished every one} were to contend for the principal prize of the tournament , for which none else were entitled to be [competitors]_{4375-competitors} . This was a golden helm , to be placed upon [the victor]_{4376-the victor} ’s brow by [the Queen of Beauty]_{4241-the queen of beauty} . There was both a banquet and a ball on this day , and the excitement between the adventures of the morning and the prospects of the morrow was great . [The knights]_{4258-the knights} , freed from [their]_{4258-the knights} armour , appeared in fanciful dresses of many - coloured velvets . [All who had taken part in the pageant]_{4379-all who had taken part in the pageant} retained [their]_{4379-all who had taken part in the pageant} costumes , and [the ordinary guests]_{4380-the ordinary guests} , if [they]_{4380-the ordinary guests} yielded to mediaeval splendour , successfully asserted the taste of [Paris]_43-paris and its sparkling grace , in [their]_{4380-the ordinary guests} exquisite robes , and wreaths and garlands of fantastic loveliness . [Berengaria , full of the inspiration of success]_{4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success} , received the smiling congratulations of [everybody]_{6694-everybody} , and repaid [them]_{6694-everybody} with happy suggestions , which [she]_{4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success} poured forth with inexhaustible yet graceful energy . [The only person who had a gloomy air]_{4383-the only person who had a gloomy air} was [Endymion]_425-endymion . [She]_{4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success} rallied [him]_425-endymion . “ [I]_{4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success} shall call [you]_425-endymion [the Knight of the Woeful Countenance]_{8573-the knight of the woeful countenance} if [you]_425-endymion approach [me]_{4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success} with such a visage . What can be the matter with [you]_425-endymion ? ”_{[4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success]} “ Nothing , ”_{[425-endymion]} repeated [Endymion]_425-endymion , looking rather away . [The Knight of the Dolphin]_{8530-the knight of the dolphin} came up and said , “ This is a critical affair to - morrow , [[my]_{8530-the knight of the dolphin} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . If [the Count Ferroll]_{8575-the count ferroll} is discomfited by [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , it may be a casus belli . [You]_{6649-my dear} ought to get [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} to interfere and prevent the encounter . ”_{[8530-the knight of the dolphin]} “ [The Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion will not be discomfited , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [He]_{8575-the count ferroll} is one of [those men who never fail . ”]_{8578-those men who never fail . ”[499-lady montfort]} “ Well , [I]_{8530-the knight of the dolphin} do not know , ”_{[8530-the knight of the dolphin]} said [the Knight of the Dolphin]_{8530-the knight of the dolphin} musingly . “ [The prince]_{7878-the prince} has a stout lance , and [I]_{8530-the knight of the dolphin} have felt it . ”_{[8530-the knight of the dolphin]} “ [He]_{7878-the prince} had the best of it this morning , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion rather bitterly . “ [Every one]_{1385-every one} thought so , and that it was very fortunate for [the Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion that [the heralds]_{4158-the heralds} closed the lists . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ It might have been fortunate for [others]_728-others , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} rejoined [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ What is the general opinion ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} added , addressing [the Knight of the Dolphin]_{8530-the knight of the dolphin} . “ Do not go away , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . [I]_425-endymion want to give [you]_425-endymion some directions about to - morrow . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_425-endymion do not think [I]_425-endymion shall be at the place to - morrow , ”_{[425-endymion]} muttered [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ What ! ”_{[425-endymion]} exclaimed [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} ; but at this moment [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} came up and said , “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} have been looking at the golden helm . It is entrusted to [my]_{326-mr. wilton} care as [King of [the Tournament]_{205-the tournament}]_{4238-king of the tournament} . It is really so beautiful , that [I]_{326-mr. wilton} think [I]_{326-mr. wilton} shall usurp it . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ [You]_{504-berengaria} will have to settle that with [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion , ”_{[504-berengaria]} said [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . “ The betting is about equal , ”_{[8530-the knight of the dolphin]} said [the Knight of the Dolphin]_{8530-the knight of the dolphin} . “ Well , [we]_{4388-the first persons} must have some gloves upon it , ”_{[504-berengaria]} said [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . [Endymion]_425-endymion walked away . [He]_425-endymion walked away , and [the first persons]_{4388-the first persons} that met [his]_425-endymion eye were [the prince]_{7878-the prince} and [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} in conversation . It was sickening . [They]_{4388-the first persons} seemed quite gay , and occasionally examined together a paper which [the prince]_{7878-the prince} held in [his]_{7878-the prince} hand , and which was an official report by [the heralds of the day]_{4392-the heralds of the day} ’s jousting . This friendly conversation might apparently have gone on for ever had not the music ceased and [the count]_{4393-the count} been obliged to seek [[his]_{4393-the count} partner]_{2083-his partner} for the coming dance . “ [I]_425-endymion wonder [you]_{7878-the prince} can speak to [him]_{4393-the count} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , going up to [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . “ If [the heralds]_{4158-the heralds} had not — many think , too hastily — closed the lists this morning , [you]_{7878-the prince} would have been [the victor of the day]_{8586-the victor of the day} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [[My]_{7878-the prince} dear child]_{8587-my dear child} ! what can [you]_{7878-the prince} mean ? ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . “ [I]_425-endymion believe everything was closed quite properly , and as for [myself]_425-endymion , [I]_425-endymion am entirely satisfied with [my]_425-endymion share of the day ’s success . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ If [you]_{7878-the prince} had thrown [him]_{4393-the count} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ [he]_{4393-the count} could not with decency have contended for the golden helm . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Oh ! that is what [you]_{7878-the prince} deplore , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . “ [The Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion and [I]_{7878-the prince} shall have to contend for many things more precious than golden helms before [we]_8589-we die . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ [I]_425-endymion believe [he]_{4393-the count} is [a very overrated man]_{8590-a very overrated man} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ Why ? ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . “ [I]_425-endymion detest [him]_{4393-the count} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ That is certainly a reason why [you]_{7878-the prince} should not overrate [him]_{4393-the count} , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . “ There seems a general conspiracy to run [him]_{4393-the count} up , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion with pique . “ [The Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion is [the man of the future]_{8592-the man of the future} , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} calmly . “ That is what [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} said to [me]_{7878-the prince} yesterday . [I]_{7878-the prince} suppose [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} caught it from [you]_{7878-the prince} . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ It is an advantage , a great advantage , for [me]_{7878-the prince} to observe [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion in this intimate society , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , speaking slowly , “ perhaps even to fathom [him]_{4393-the count} . But [I]_{7878-the prince} am not come to that yet . [He]_{4393-the count} is [a man neither to love nor to detest]_{8594-a man neither to love nor to detest} . [He]_{4393-the count} has [himself]_{4393-the count} an intelligence superior to all passion , [I]_{7878-the prince} might say all feeling ; and if , in dealing with [such a being]_{8595-such a being} , [we]_8596-we [ourselves]_8596-we have either , [we]_8596-we give [him]_{4393-the count} an advantage . ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ Well , all the same , [I]_425-endymion hope [you]_425-endymion will win the golden helm to - morrow , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , looking a little perplexed . “ The golden casque that [I]_{7878-the prince} am ordained to win , ”_{[7878-the prince]} said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , “ is not at [Montfort Castle]_{200-montfort castle} . This , after all , is but [Mambrino]_596-mambrino ’s helmet . ”_{[7878-the prince]} [A knot of young dandies]_{4403-a knot of young dandies} were discussing the chances of the morrow as [Endymion]_425-endymion was passing by , and as [he]_425-endymion knew most of [them]_{4403-a knot of young dandies} [he]_425-endymion joined [the group]_{4305-the group} . “ [I]_6769-one hope to heaven , ”_[6769-one] said [one]_6769-one , “ that [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion will beat [that foreign chap]_{8598-that foreign chap} to - morrow ; [I]_6769-one hate [foreigners]_{8062-foreigners} . ”_[6769-one] “ So do [I]_{4406-a second} , ”_{[4406-a second]} said [a second]_{4406-a second} , and there was a general murmur of assent . “ [The Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion is as much [a foreigner]_{7353-a foreigner} as [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion rather sharply . “ Oh ! [I]_{4407-the first speaker} do n’t call [him]_561-endymion [a foreigner]_{7353-a foreigner} at all , ”_{[4407-the first speaker]} said [the first speaker]_{4407-the first speaker} . “ [He]_561-endymion is a great favourite at [White ’s]_{585-white ’s} ; [no one]_{6647-no one} rides [cross country]_{8604-cross country} like [him]_561-endymion , and [he]_561-endymion is a deuced fine shot in the bargain . ”_{[4407-the first speaker]} “ [I]_561-endymion will back [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} against [him]_561-endymion either in field or cover , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ Well , [I]_{2455-the young gentleman} do n’t know [[your]_{2455-the young gentleman} friend]_{7039-your friend} , ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} said [the young gentleman]_{2455-the young gentleman} contemptuously , “ so [I]_{2455-the young gentleman} can not bet . ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} “ [I]_{4409-a third young gentleman} am sure [[your]_{2455-the young gentleman} friend]_{7039-your friend} , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , [[my]_{4409-a third young gentleman} dear [Dymy]_597-dymy]_{8607-my dear dymy} , will back [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion , ”_{[4409-a third young gentleman]} lisped [a third young gentleman]_{4409-a third young gentleman} . This completed the programme of mortification , and [Endymion]_561-endymion , hot and then cold , and then both at the same time , bereft of repartee , and wishing [the earth]_{3404-the earth} would open and [Montfort Castle]_{200-montfort castle} disappear in [its]_{200-montfort castle} convulsed bosom , stole silently away as soon as practicable , and wandered as far as possible from the music and the bursts of revelry . These conversations had taken place in [the chief saloon]_{4411-the chief saloon} , which was contiguous to [the ball - room]_{4412-the ball - room} , and which was nearly as full of [guests]_2719-guests . [Endymion]_561-endymion , moving in the opposite direction , entered [another drawing - room]_{4414-another drawing - room} , where [the population]_{4415-the population} was sparse . [It]_{4414-another drawing - room} consisted of [couples apparently deeply interested in each other]_{4416-couples apparently deeply interested in each other} . [Some faces]_{4417-some faces} were radiant , and some pensive and a little agitated , but [they]_4418-they all agreed in one expression , that [they]_4418-they took no interest whatever in [the solitary Endymion]_561-endymion . Even [their]_4418-they whispered words were hushed as [he]_561-endymion passed by , and [they]_4418-they seemed , with [their]_4418-they stony , unsympathising glance , to look upon [him]_561-endymion as upon [some inferior being who had intruded into [their]_4418-they paradise]_{4419-some inferior being who had intruded into their paradise} . In short , [Endymion]_561-endymion felt all that embarrassment , mingled with a certain portion of self contempt , which attends the conviction that [we]_4420-we are what is delicately called de trop . [He]_561-endymion advanced and took refuge in [another room]_{4421-another room} , where there was only [a single , and still more engrossed pair]_{4422-a single , and still more engrossed pair} ; but this was even more intolerable to [him]_561-endymion . Shrinking from a return to [the hostile chamber [he]_561-endymion had just left]_{4423-the hostile chamber he had just left} , [he]_561-endymion made a frantic rush forward with affected ease and alacrity , and found [himself]_561-endymion alone in [the favourite morning room of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort}]_{4424-the favourite morning room of lady montfort} . [He]_561-endymion threw [himself]_561-endymion on a sofa , and hid [his]_561-endymion face in [his]_561-endymion hand , and gave a sigh , which was almost a groan . [He]_561-endymion was sick at heart ; [his]_561-endymion extremities were cold , [his]_561-endymion brain was feeble . All hope , and truly all thought of the future , deserted [him]_561-endymion . [He]_561-endymion remembered only the sorrowful , or the humiliating , chapters in [his]_561-endymion life . [He]_561-endymion wished [he]_561-endymion had never left [Hurstley]_340-hurstley . [He]_561-endymion wished [he]_561-endymion had been apprenticed to [Farmer Thornberry]_{395-farmer thornberry} , that [he]_561-endymion had never quitted [his]_561-endymion desk at [Somerset House]_{72-somerset house} , and never known more of life than [Joe]_430-joe ’s and the Divan . All was vanity and vexation of spirit . [He]_561-endymion contemplated finishing [his]_561-endymion days in [the neighbouring stream]_{4425-the neighbouring stream} , in which , but a few days ago , [he]_561-endymion was bathing in health and joy . Time flew on ; [he]_561-endymion was unconscious of its course ; [no one]_{6647-no one} entered [the room]_{943-the room} , and [he]_561-endymion wished never to see [a human face]_{4428-a human face} again , when a voice sounded , and [he]_561-endymion heard [his]_561-endymion name . “ [Endymion]_561-endymion ! ”_{[561-endymion]} [He]_561-endymion looked up ; it was [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_561-endymion did not speak , but gave [her]_{499-lady montfort} , perhaps unconsciously , a glance of reproach and despair . “ What is the matter with [you]_561-endymion ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} said . “ Nothing . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ That is nonsense . Something must have happened . [I]_{499-lady montfort} have missed [you]_561-endymion so long , but was determined to find [you]_561-endymion . Have [you]_561-endymion a headache ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ No . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Come back ; come back with [me]_{499-lady montfort} . It is so odd . [[My]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{7235-my lord} has asked for [you]_561-endymion twice . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} want to see [no one]_{6647-no one} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Oh ! but this is absurd — and on a day like this , when every thing has been so successful , and [every one]_{1385-every one} is so happy . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} am not happy , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} am not successful . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [You]_561-endymion perfectly astonish [me]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall begin to believe that [you]_561-endymion have not so sweet a temper as [I]_{499-lady montfort} always supposed . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ It matters not what [my]_{499-lady montfort} temper is . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} think it matters a great deal . [I]_{499-lady montfort} like , above all things , to live with [good - tempered people]_{8612-good - tempered people} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} hope [you]_561-endymion may not be disappointed . [My]_{499-lady montfort} temper is [my]_{499-lady montfort} own affair , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} am content always to be alone . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Why ! [you]_561-endymion are talking nonsense , [Endymion]_561-endymion . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Probably ; [I]_{499-lady montfort} do not pretend to be gifted . [I]_{499-lady montfort} am not one of [those gentlemen who can not fail]_{8613-those gentlemen who can not fail} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} am not [the man of the future]_{8592-the man of the future} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Well ! [I]_{499-lady montfort} never was so surprised in [my]_{499-lady montfort} life , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} exclaimed [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} never will pretend to form an opinion of [human character]_{8615-human character} again . Now , [[my]_{499-lady montfort} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Endymion]_561-endymion , rouse [yourself]_561-endymion , and come back with [me]_{499-lady montfort} . Give [me]_{499-lady montfort} [your]_561-endymion arm . [I]_{499-lady montfort} can not stay another moment ; [I]_{499-lady montfort} dare say [I]_{499-lady montfort} have already been wanted a thousand times . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_561-endymion can not go back , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion ; “ [I]_561-endymion never wish to see [anybody]_7364-anybody again . If [you]_561-endymion want an arm , there is [the Count of [Ferroll]_561-endymion]_{3891-the count of ferroll} , and [I]_561-endymion hope [you]_561-endymion may find [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} has a sweeter temper than [I]_561-endymion have . ”_{[561-endymion]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} looked at [him]_561-endymion with a strange and startled glance . It was a mixture of surprise , a little disdain , some affection blended with mockery . And then exclaiming “ [Silly boy]_{8619-silly boy} ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} swept out of [the room]_{943-the room} . “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} do not like the prospect of affairs , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} to [Endymion]_561-endymion as [they]_4430-our were posting up to [London]_10-london from [Montfort Castle]_{200-montfort castle} ; a long journey , but softened in those days by many luxuries , and [they]_4430-our had much to talk about . “ The decline of the revenue is not fitful ; it is regular . [[Our]_4430-our people]_{8415-our people} are too apt to look at the state of the revenue merely in a financial point of view . If a surplus , take off taxes ; if a deficiency , put them on . But the state of the revenue should also be considered as the index of the condition of [the population]_{4415-the population} . According to [my]_{326-mr. wilton} impression , the condition of [the people]_{1019-the people} is declining ; and why ? because [they]_{1019-the people} are less employed . If this spreads , [they]_{1019-the people} will become discontented and disaffected , and [I]_{326-mr. wilton} can not help remembering that , if [they]_{1019-the people} become troublesome , it is [[our]_4430-our office]_{7127-our office} that will have to deal with [them]_{1019-the people} . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ This bad harvest is a great misfortune , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ Yes , but a bad harvest , though unquestionably a great , perhaps the greatest , misfortune for [this country]_{6657-this country} , is not the entire solution of [our]_4430-our difficulties — [I]_561-endymion would say , [our]_4430-our coming difficulties . A bad harvest touches the whole of [our]_4430-our commercial system : it brings [us]_4430-our face to face with the corn laws . [I]_561-endymion wish [[our]_4430-our chief]_{8625-our chief} would give [his]_{8625-our chief} mind to that subject . [I]_561-endymion believe a moderate fixed duty of about twelve shillings a quarter would satisfy every one , and nothing then could shake [this country]_{6657-this country} . ”_{[561-endymion]} [Endymion]_561-endymion listened with interest to other views of [[his]_561-endymion master]_{1352-his master} , who descanted on [them]_4432-them at much length . [Private secretaries]_{4433-private secretaries} know everything about [[their]_{4433-private secretaries} chiefs]_{4434-their chiefs} , and [Endymion]_561-endymion was not ignorant that among many of [the great houses of [the Whig party]_{1505-the whig party}]_{4435-the great houses of the whig party} , and indeed among the bulk of what was called “ [the Liberal ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} party]_{8627-the liberal ” party} generally , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was looked upon , so far as economical questions were concerned , as very crotchety , indeed a dangerous character . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was [the only magnate who was entirely opposed to the corn laws]_{4437-the only magnate who was entirely opposed to the corn laws} , but then , as [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} would remark , “ [Simon]_552-simon is against all laws ; [he]_552-simon is not [a practical man]_{2956-a practical man} . ”_{[504-berengaria]} [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} reverted to these views more than once in the course of [their]_4438-their journey . “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} was not alarmed about [the Chartists]_{598-the chartists} last year . Political trouble in [this country]_{6657-this country} never frightens [me]_{326-mr. wilton} . Insurrections and riots strengthen [an English government]_{8630-an english government} ; [they]_{598-the chartists} gave a new lease even to [Lord Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} when [[his]_{337-lord liverpool} ministry]_{8631-his ministry} was most feeble and unpopular ; but economical discontent is quite another thing . The moment sedition arises from taxation , or want of employment , it is more dangerous and more difficult to deal with in [this country]_{6657-this country} than any other . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} seemed to take rather a sanguine view of the situation after the Bed - Chamber business in the spring , ”_{[561-endymion]} observed [Endymion]_561-endymion , rather in an inquiring than a dogmatic spirit . “ [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} has other things to think of , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “ [He]_552-simon is absorbed , and naturally absorbed , in [[his]_552-simon department]_{8633-his department} , the most important in [the state]_{1022-the state} , and of which [he]_552-simon is [master]_1652-master . But [I]_{326-mr. wilton} am obliged to look at affairs nearer [home]_726-home . Now , [this Anti - Corn - Law League]_{8637-this anti - corn - law league} , which [they]_{598-the chartists} established last year at [Manchester]_{33-manchester} , and which begins to be very busy , though [nobody at present]_{8638-nobody at present} talks of it , is , in [my]_{326-mr. wilton} mind , a movement which ought to be watched . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} tell [you]_8639-you what ; it occurred to [me]_{326-mr. wilton} more than once during that wondrous pageant , that [we]_8640-we have just now been taking part in , [the government]_{818-the government} wants better information than [they]_{818-the government} have as to the state of [the country]_{6643-the country} , the real feelings and condition of [the bulk of [the population]_{4415-the population}]_{8643-the bulk of the population} . [We]_8640-we used to sneer at [the Tories]_{328-the tories} for [their]_{328-the tories} ignorance of these matters , but after all , [we]_8640-we , like [them]_{328-the tories} , are mainly dependent on quarter sessions ; on the judgment of [a lord - lieutenant]_{8645-a lord - lieutenant} and the statistics of [a bench of [magistrates]_{8647-magistrates}]_{8646-a bench of magistrates} . It is true [we]_8640-we have introduced into [[our]_8640-we subordinate administration]_{8648-our subordinate administration} at [Whitehall]_67-whitehall [some persons who have obtained the reputation of distinguished economists]_{8649-some persons who have obtained the reputation of distinguished economists} , and [we]_8640-we allow [them]_{8649-some persons who have obtained the reputation of distinguished economists} to guide [us]_8640-we . But though [ingenious men]_{8650-ingenious men} , no doubt , [they]_{8650-ingenious men} are chiefly [bankrupt tradesmen , who , not having been able to manage [their]_{8650-ingenious men} own affairs , have taken upon [themselves]_{8650-ingenious men} to advise on the conduct of [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{8651-bankrupt tradesmen , who , not having been able to manage their own affairs , have taken upon themselves to advise on the conduct of the country} — [pedants]_8653-pedants and [prigs at the best]_{8654-prigs at the best} , and sometimes [impostors]_{8655-impostors} . No ; this wo n’t do . It is useless to speak to [the chief]_{6623-the chief} ; [I]_{326-mr. wilton} did about [the Anti - Corn - Law League]_{8657-the anti - corn - law league} ; [he]_{6623-the chief} shrugged [his]_{6623-the chief} shoulders and said it was a madness that would pass . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} have made up [my]_{326-mr. wilton} mind to send [somebody]_{7483-somebody} , quite privately , to the great scenes of national labour . [He]_{6623-the chief} must be [somebody whom [nobody]_2478-nobody knows , and [nobody]_2478-nobody suspects of being connected with [the administration]_{8662-the administration}]_{8659-somebody whom nobody knows , and nobody suspects of being connected with the administration} , or [we]_8663-we shall never get the truth — and [the person [I]_{326-mr. wilton} have fixed upon]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} is [yourself]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ But am [I]_561-endymion equal to such a task ? ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion modestly , but sincerely . “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} think so , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , “ or , of course , [I]_{326-mr. wilton} would not have fixed upon [you]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} want a fresh and virgin intelligence to observe and consider [the country]_{6643-the country} . It must be a mind free from prejudice , yet fairly informed on the great questions involved in the wealth of nations . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} know [you]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} have read [Adam Smith]_{509-adam smith} , and not lightly . Well , [he]_{509-adam smith} is [the best guide]_{8666-the best guide} , though of course [we]_8663-we must adapt [his]_{509-adam smith} principles to the circumstances with which [we]_8663-we have to deal . [You]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} have good judgment , great industry , a fairly quick perception , little passion — perhaps hardly enough ; but that is probably the consequence of the sorrows and troubles of early life . But , after all , there is no education like adversity . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ If it will only cease at the right time , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ Well , in that respect , [I]_{326-mr. wilton} do not think [you]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} have anything to complain of , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . “ [The world]_{6658-the world} is all before [you]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} , and [I]_{326-mr. wilton} mistake if [you]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} do not rise . Perseverance and tact are the two qualities most valuable for [all men who would mount]_{8668-all men who would mount} , but especially for [those who have to step out of the crowd]_{8669-those who have to step out of the crowd} . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} am sure [no one]_{6647-no one} can say [you]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} are not assiduous , but [I]_{326-mr. wilton} am glad always to observe that [you]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} have tact . Without tact [you]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} can learn nothing . Tact teaches [you]_{8664-the person i have fixed upon} when to be silent . [Inquirers who are always inquiring never learn anything]_{8671-inquirers who are always inquiring never learn anything} . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} [Lancashire]_{207-lancashire} was not so wonderful [a place]_{4439-a place} forty years ago as [it]_{207-lancashire} [is at present]_{4440-is at present} , but , compared then with [the rest of [England]_7-england]_{4441-the rest of england} , [it]_{207-lancashire} was infinitely more striking . For [a youth like [Endymion]_561-endymion , born and bred in [[our]_4443-our southern counties]_{4444-our southern counties}]_{4442-a youth like endymion , born and bred in our southern counties} , [the Berkshire downs]_{1308-the berkshire downs} varied by the bustle of [Pall - Mall]_{66-pall mall} and [the Strand]_{1992-the strand} — [Lancashire]_{207-lancashire} , with [its]_{207-lancashire} [teeming and toiling cities]_{4447-teeming and toiling cities} , [its]_{207-lancashire} colossal manufactories and [its]_{207-lancashire} gigantic chimneys , [its]_{207-lancashire} roaring engines and [its]_{207-lancashire} flaming furnaces , [its]_{207-lancashire} tramroads and [its]_{207-lancashire} railroads , [its]_{207-lancashire} coal and its cotton , offered a far greater contrast to the scenes in which [he]_561-endymion had hitherto lived , than could be furnished by almost [any country of [the European continent]_{4449-the european continent}]_{4448-any country of the european continent} . [Endymion]_561-endymion felt it was rather a crisis in [his]_561-endymion life , and that [his]_561-endymion future might much depend on the fulfilment of the confidential office which had been entrusted to [him]_561-endymion by [[his]_561-endymion chief]_{1660-his chief} . [He]_561-endymion summoned all [his]_561-endymion energies , concentrated [his]_561-endymion intelligence on the one subject , and devoted to its study and comprehension every moment of [his]_561-endymion thought and time . After a while , [he]_561-endymion had made [Manchester]_{33-manchester} [[his]_561-endymion head - quarters]_{4451-his head - quarters} . It was even then the centre of [a network of railways]_{4452-a network of railways} , and gave [him]_561-endymion an easy command of [the contiguous districts]_{4453-the contiguous districts} . [Endymion]_561-endymion had more than once inquired after [the Anti - Corn - Law League]_{8657-the anti - corn - law league} , but had not as yet been so fortunate as to attend any of [their]_{8657-the anti - corn - law league} meetings . [They]_{8657-the anti - corn - law league} were rarer than [they]_{8657-the anti - corn - law league} afterwards soon became , and [the great manufacturers]_{4455-the great manufacturers} did not encourage [them]_{8657-the anti - corn - law league} . “ [I]_561-endymion do not like extreme views , ”_{[561-endymion]} said one of the most eminent one day to [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ In [my]_561-endymion opinion , [we]_8672-we should always avoid extremes ; ”_{[561-endymion]} and [he]_561-endymion paused and looked around , as if [he]_561-endymion had enunciated a heaven - born truth , and for the first time . “ [I]_561-endymion am [a Liberal]_{6828-a liberal} ; so [we]_8672-we all are here . [I]_561-endymion supported [Lord Grey]_{384-lord grey} , and [I]_561-endymion support [Lord Melbourne]_{403-lord melbourne} , and [I]_561-endymion am , in everything , for a liberal policy . [I]_561-endymion do n’t like extremes . [A wise minister]_{3626-a wise minister} should take off the duty on cotton wool . That is what [the country]_{6643-the country} really wants , and then [everybody]_{6694-everybody} would be satisfied . No ; [I]_561-endymion know nothing about this League [you]_8677-you ask about , and [I]_561-endymion do not know [any one]_{1685-any one} — that is to say , [any one respectable]_{8679-any one respectable} — who does . [They]_8680-they came to [me]_561-endymion to lend [my]_561-endymion name . ‘ No , ’ [I]_561-endymion said , ‘ [gentlemen]_{7122-gentlemen} ; [I]_561-endymion feel much honoured , but [I]_561-endymion do not like extremes ; ’ and [they]_8680-they went away . [They]_8680-they are making a little more noise now , because [they]_8680-they have got [a man who has the gift of the gab]_{8682-a man who has the gift of the gab} , and [the people]_{1019-the people} like to go and hear [him]_{8682-a man who has the gift of the gab} speak . But as [I]_561-endymion said to [a friend of [mine]_561-endymion]_{8684-a friend of mine} , who seemed half inclined to join [them]_8680-they , ‘ Well ; if [I]_561-endymion did anything of that sort , [I]_561-endymion would be led by [a Lancashire lad]_{8685-a lancashire lad} . [They]_8680-they have got [a foreigner]_{7353-a foreigner} to lead [them]_8680-they , [a fellow out of [Berkshire]_{209-berkshire}]_{8687-a fellow out of berkshire} ; [an agitator]_{8688-an agitator} — and only a print - work after all . No ; that will never do . ’ ”_{[561-endymion]} Notwithstanding these views , which [Endymion]_561-endymion found very generally entertained by [the new world in which [he]_561-endymion mixed]_{4456-the new world in which he mixed} , [he]_561-endymion resolved to take the earliest opportunity of attending the meeting of [the League]_{210-the league} , and it soon arrived . It was an evening meeting , so that [workmen]_4457-workmen — or [the operatives]_{4458-the operatives} , as [they]_{4458-the operatives} were styled in [this part of [the kingdom]_{3721-the kingdom}]_{4459-this part of the kingdom} — should be able to attend . The assembly took place in [a large but temporary building]_{4461-a large but temporary building} ; very well adapted to the human voice , and able to contain even [thousands]_{4462-thousands} . It was fairly full to - night ; and the platform , on which [those who took a part in the proceedings , or who , by [their]_{4463-those who took a part in the proceedings , or who , by their comparatively influential presence , it was supposed , might assist the cause} comparatively influential presence , it was supposed , might assist the cause]_{4463-those who took a part in the proceedings , or who , by their comparatively influential presence , it was supposed , might assist the cause} , was almost crowded . “ [He]_{326-mr. wilton} is going to speak to - night , ”_{[4464-an operative]} said [an operative]_{4464-an operative} to [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ That is why there is such an attendance . ”_{[4464-an operative]} Remembering [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ’s hint about not asking unnecessary questions which often arrest information , [Endymion]_561-endymion did not inquire who “ [he]_{326-mr. wilton} ”_{[4464-an operative]} was ; and to promote communication merely observed , “ [A fine speaker]_{8689-a fine speaker} , then , [I]_{4465-the operative} conclude ? ”_{[4465-the operative]} “ Well , [he]_{326-mr. wilton} is in a way , ”_{[4465-the operative]} said [the operative]_{4465-the operative} . “ [He]_{326-mr. wilton} has not got [Hollaballoo]_{599-hollaballoo} ’s voice , but [he]_{326-mr. wilton} knows what [he]_{326-mr. wilton} is talking about . [I]_{4465-the operative} doubt [their]_8690-they getting what [they]_8690-they are after ; [they]_8690-they have not [the working classes]_{8691-the working classes} with [them]_8690-they . If [they]_8690-they went against truck , it would be something . ”_{[4465-the operative]} [The chairman]_{4466-the chairman} opened the proceedings ; but was coldly received , though [he]_{4466-the chairman} spoke sensibly and at some length . [He]_561-endymion then introduced [a gentleman]_{741-a gentleman} , who was absolutely [an alderman]_{4468-an alderman} , to move a resolution condemnatory of the corn laws . The august position of [the speaker]_{2271-the speaker} atoned for [his]_{2271-the speaker} halting rhetoric , and [a city which [had only just for the first time been invested with municipal]_{4471-had only just for the first time been invested with municipal} privileges]_{4470-a city which had only just for the first time been invested with municipal privileges} was hushed before [a man who might in time even become [a mayor]_{4473-a mayor}]_{4472-a man who might in time even become a mayor} . Then [the seconder]_{2273-the seconder} advanced , and there was a general burst of applause . “ There [he]_{4476-the orator} is , ”_{[4465-the operative]} said [the operative]_{4465-the operative} to [Endymion]_561-endymion ; “ [you]_561-endymion see [they]_8692-they like [him]_{4476-the orator} . Oh , [Job]_396-job knows how to do it ! ”_{[4465-the operative]} [Endymion]_561-endymion listened with interest , soon with delight , soon with a feeling of exciting and not unpleasing perplexity , to [the orator]_{4476-the orator} ; for [he]_{4476-the orator} was [an orator]_{4477-an orator} , though then unrecognised , and known only in [[his]_{4476-the orator} district]_{4478-his district} . [He]_{4476-the orator} was [a pale and slender man , with a fine brow and an eye that occasionally flashed with the fire of a creative mind]_{4479-a pale and slender man , with a fine brow and an eye that occasionally flashed with the fire of a creative mind} . [His]_{4476-the orator} voice certainly was not like [Hollaballoo]_{599-hollaballoo} ’s . It was rather thin , but singularly clear . There was nothing clearer except [his]_{4476-the orator} meaning . [Endymion]_561-endymion never heard a case stated with such pellucid art ; facts marshalled with such vivid simplicity , and inferences so natural and spontaneous and irresistible , that they seemed , as it were , borrowed from [[his]_{4476-the orator} audience]_{4480-his audience} , though [none of that audience]_{4481-none of that audience} had arrived at [them]_{4480-his audience} before . The meeting was hushed , was rapt in intellectual delight , for [they]_{4480-his audience} did not give [the speaker]_{2271-the speaker} the enthusiasm of [their]_{4480-his audience} sympathy . That was not shared , perhaps , by the moiety of [those who listened to [him]_{2271-the speaker}]_{4483-those who listened to him} . When [his]_{2271-the speaker} case was fairly before [them]_{4480-his audience} , [the speaker]_{2271-the speaker} dealt with [[his]_{2271-the speaker} opponents]_{4485-his opponents} — [some in the press]_{4486-some in the press} , [some in parliament]_{4487-some in parliament} — with much power of sarcasm , but this power was evidently rather repressed than allowed to run riot . What impressed [Endymion]_561-endymion as the chief quality of [this remarkable speaker]_{4488-this remarkable speaker} was [his]_{4476-the orator} persuasiveness , and [he]_{4476-the orator} had the air of being too prudent to offend even [an opponent]_{4489-an opponent} unnecessarily . [His]_{4476-the orator} language , though natural and easy , was choice and refined . [He]_{4476-the orator} was evidently [a man who had read , and not a little]_{4490-a man who had read , and not a little} ; and there was no taint of vulgarity , scarcely a provincialism , in [his]_{4476-the orator} pronunciation . [He]_{4476-the orator} spoke for rather more than an hour ; and frequently during this time , [Endymion]_561-endymion , notwithstanding [his]_561-endymion keen interest in what was taking place , was troubled , it might be disturbed , by pictures and memories of the past that [he]_561-endymion endeavoured in vain to drive away . When [the orator]_{4476-the orator} concluded , amid cheering much louder than that which had first greeted [him]_{4476-the orator} , [Endymion]_561-endymion , in a rather agitated voice , whispered to [[his]_561-endymion neighbour]_{3931-his neighbour} , “ Tell [me]_561-endymion — is [his]_{4476-the orator} name [Thornberry]_396-job ? ”_{[561-endymion]} “ That is [your]_561-endymion time of day , ”_{[4465-the operative]} said [the operative]_{4465-the operative} . “ Job [Thornberry]_396-job is [his]_{4476-the orator} name , and [I]_561-endymion am on [his]_{4476-the orator} works . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ And yet [you]_561-endymion do not agree with [him]_{4476-the orator} ? ”_{[561-endymion]} “ Well ; [I]_561-endymion go as far as [he]_{4476-the orator} goes , but [he]_{4476-the orator} does not go so far as [I]_561-endymion go ; that ’s it . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [I]_561-endymion do not see how [a man]_{807-a man} can go much farther , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ Where are [[his]_{4476-the orator} works]_{8694-his works} ? [I]_561-endymion knew [[your]_561-endymion master]_{8318-your master} when [he]_{4476-the orator} was in [the south of [England]_7-england]_{3832-the south of england} , and [I]_561-endymion should like to call on [him]_{4476-the orator} . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [[My]_{4465-the operative} employer]_{8697-my employer} , ”_{[4465-the operative]} said [the operative]_{4465-the operative} . “ [They]_8698-they call [themselves]_8698-they [masters]_8699-masters , but [we]_8699-masters do not . [I]_{4465-the operative} will tell [you]_561-endymion . [[His]_{4476-the orator} works]_{8694-his works} are a mile out of [town]_6995-town ; but it seems only a step , for there are [houses all the way]_{8702-houses all the way} . [Job Thornberry]_396-job & [Co.]_8703-co. [‘s Print - works]_{8704-‘s print - works} , [Pendleton Road]_{8705-pendleton road} — [any one]_{1685-any one} can guide [you]_561-endymion — and when [you]_561-endymion get [there]_890-there , [you]_561-endymion can ask for [me]_{4465-the operative} , if [you]_561-endymion like . [I]_{4465-the operative} am [[his]_396-job overlooker]_{8708-his overlooker} , and [my]_{4465-the operative} name is [ENOCH CRAGGS]_600-enoch . ”_{[4465-the operative]} “ [You]_561-endymion are not much altered , ”_[396-job] said [Thornberry]_396-job , as [he]_396-job retained [Endymion]_561-endymion ’s hand , and [he]_396-job looked at [him]_561-endymion earnestly ; “ and yet [you]_561-endymion have become [a man]_{807-a man} . [I]_396-job suppose [I]_396-job am ten years [your]_561-endymion senior . [I]_396-job have never been back to [the old place]_{7019-the old place} , and yet [I]_396-job sometimes think [I]_396-job should like to be buried [there]_890-there . [The old man]_{8712-the old man} has been [here]_1520-here , and more than once , and liked it well enough ; at least , [I]_396-job hope so . [He]_{8712-the old man} told [me]_396-job a good deal about [you]_561-endymion all ; some sorrows , and , [I]_396-job hope , some joys . [I]_396-job heard of [Miss Myra]_466-myra ’s marriage ; [she]_466-myra was [a sweet young lady]_{8714-a sweet young lady} ; [the gravest person [I]_396-job ever knew]_{8715-the gravest person i ever knew} ; [I]_396-job never knew [her]_466-myra smile . [I]_396-job remember [they]_8716-they thought [her]_466-myra proud , but [I]_396-job always had a fancy for [her]_466-myra . Well ; [she]_466-myra has married [a topsawyer]_{8717-a topsawyer} — [I]_396-job believe the ablest of [them]_8716-they all , and probably the most unprincipled ; though [I]_396-job ought not to say that to [you]_561-endymion . However , [public men]_{2890-public men} are spoken freely of . [I]_396-job wish to [Heaven]_375-heaven [you]_561-endymion would get [him]_{8717-a topsawyer} to leave off tinkering those commercial treaties that [he]_{8717-a topsawyer} is always making such a fuss about . More pernicious nonsense was never devised by [man]_6751-man than treaties of commerce . However , [[their]_8716-they precious most favoured nation]_{8720-their precious most favoured nation} clause will break down the whole concern yet . But [you]_561-endymion wish to see the works ; [I]_396-job will show them to [you]_561-endymion [myself]_396-job . There is not much going on now , and the stagnation increases daily . And then , if [you]_561-endymion are willing , [we]_8721-we will go [home]_726-home and have a bit of lunch — [I]_396-job live hard by . [My]_396-job best works are [[my]_396-job wife]_{7422-my wife} and [children]_{3488-children} : [I]_396-job have made that joke before , as [you]_561-endymion can well fancy . ”_[396-job] This was the greeting , sincere but not unkind , of [Job Thornberry]_396-job to [Endymion]_561-endymion on the day after the meeting of [the Anti - Corn - Law League]_{8657-the anti - corn - law league} . To [Endymion]_561-endymion it was an interesting , and , as [he]_561-endymion believed it would prove , a useful encounter . The print - works were among the most considerable of [their]_4496-them kind at [Manchester]_{33-manchester} , but [they]_4496-them were working now with reduced numbers and at half - time . It was the energy and the taste and invention of [Thornberry]_396-job that had given [them]_4496-them [their]_4496-them reputation , and secured [them]_4496-them extensive markets . [He]_396-job had worked with borrowed capital , but had paid off [his]_396-job debt , and [[his]_396-job establishment]_{4497-his establishment} was now [his]_396-job own ; but , stimulated by [his]_396-job success , [he]_396-job had made a consignment of large amount to [the United States]_{4498-the united states} , where it arrived only to be welcomed by what was called the American crash . Turning from [the high road]_{7291-the high road} , [a walk of half a mile]_{4500-a walk of half a mile} brought [them]_4496-them to a little world of villas ; varying in style and size , but all pretty , and each in [[its]_4501-its garden]_{4502-its garden} . “ And this is [[my]_396-job home]_{8725-my home} , ”_[396-job] said [Thornberry]_396-job , opening the wicket , “ and here is [[my]_396-job mistress]_{8726-my mistress} and [the young]_{8727-the young} folks”—pointing_[396-job] to [a pretty woman]_{4503-a pretty woman} , but with an expression of no inconsiderable self - confidence , and with [several children]_{4504-several children} clinging to [her]_{4503-a pretty woman} dress and hiding [their]_{4504-several children} faces at the unexpected sight of [a stranger]_{1942-a stranger} . “ [[My]_396-job eldest]_{8728-my eldest} is [a boy]_{789-a boy} , but [he]_{8728-my eldest} is at [school]_6723-school , ”_[396-job] said [Thornberry]_396-job . “ [I]_396-job have named [him]_{8728-my eldest} , after one of [the greatest men that ever lived]_{8731-the greatest men that ever lived} , [John Hampden]_{555-john hampden} . ”_[396-job] “ [He]_{555-john hampden} was [a landed proprietor]_{8732-a landed proprietor} , ”_{[561-endymion]} observed [Endymion]_561-endymion rather drily ; “ and [a considerable one]_{8733-a considerable one} . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [I]_396-job have brought [an old friend]_{8734-an old friend} to take cheer with [us]_8735-us , ”_[396-job] continued [Thornberry]_396-job ; “ [one whom [I]_396-job knew before any here present]_{8736-one whom i knew before any here present} ; so show [your]_{864-the children} faces , [little people]_{8737-little people} ; ”_[396-job] and [he]_396-job caught up [one of [the children]_{864-the children}]_{4506-one of the children} , [a fair child like [its]_{4506-one of the children} mother]_{4508-a fair child like its mother} , long - haired and blushing like a Worcestershire orchard before harvest time . “ Tell [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} what [you]_{4509-the infant} are . ”_[396-job] “ [A free - trader]_{8739-a free - trader} , ”_{[4509-the infant]} murmured [the infant]_{4509-the infant} . Within [the house]_{929-the house} were several shelves of books well selected , and the walls were adorned with capital prints of famous works of art . “ They are chiefly what are called books of reference , ”_[396-job] said [Thornberry]_396-job , as [Endymion]_561-endymion was noticing [his]_396-job volumes ; “ but [I]_396-job have not much room , and , to tell [you]_{864-the children} the truth , they are not merely books of reference to [me]_396-job — [I]_396-job like reading encyclopaedia . The ‘ Dictionary of Dates ’ is a favourite book of [mine]_396-job . The mind sometimes wants tone , and then [I]_396-job read [Milton]_601-milton . [He]_601-milton is the only poet [I]_396-job read — [he]_601-milton is complete , and is enough . [I]_396-job have got [his]_601-milton prose works too . [Milton]_601-milton was the greatest of Englishmen . ”_[396-job] The repast was simple , but plenteous , and nothing could be neater than the manner in which it was served . “ [We]_8740-we are [teetotallers]_{8741-teetotallers} , ”_[396-job] said [Thornberry]_396-job ; “ but [we]_8740-we can give [you]_{864-the children} a good cup of coffee . ”_[396-job] “ [I]_561-endymion am [a teetotaller]_{8742-a teetotaller} too at this time of the day , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion ; “ but a good cup of coffee is , [they]_8740-we say , the most delicious and the rarest beverage in [the world]_{6658-the world} . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ Well , ”_[396-job] continued [Thornberry]_396-job ; “ it is a long time since [we]_8740-we met , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion — ten years . [I]_396-job used to think that in ten years one might do anything ; and a year ago , [I]_396-job really thought [I]_396-job had done it ; but the accursed laws of [this blessed country]_{8744-this blessed country} , as it calls itself , have nearly broken [me]_396-job , as they have broken many [a better man]_{8745-a better man} before [me]_396-job . ”_[396-job] “ [I]_425-endymion am sorry to hear this , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “ [I]_425-endymion trust it is but a passing cloud . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ It is not a cloud , ”_[396-job] said [Thornberry]_396-job ; “ it is a storm , a tempest , a wreck — but not only for [me]_396-job . [[Your]_425-endymion great relative]_{8746-your great relative} , [[my]_396-job Lord Roehampton]_{8747-my lord roehampton} , must look to it , [I]_396-job can tell [you]_425-endymion that . What is happening in [this country]_{6657-this country} , and is about to happen , will not be cured or averted by commercial treaties — mark [my]_396-job words . ”_[396-job] “ But what would cure it ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ There is only one thing that can cure [this country]_{6657-this country} , and it will soon be too late for that . [We]_8750-we must have free exchange . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Free exchange ! ”_{[425-endymion]} murmured [Endymion]_425-endymion thoughtfully . “ Why , look at this , ”_[396-job] said [Thornberry]_396-job . “ [I]_396-job had been driving a capital trade with [the States]_{8751-the states} for nearly five years . [I]_396-job began with nothing , as [you]_425-endymion know . [I]_396-job had paid off all [my]_396-job borrowed capital ; [my]_396-job works were [my]_396-job own , and [this house]_{3359-this house} is a freehold . A year ago [I]_396-job sent to [[my]_396-job correspondent]_{8753-my correspondent} at [New York]_{211-new york} the largest consignment of goods [I]_396-job had ever made and the best , and [I]_396-job can not get the slightest return for them . [[My]_396-job correspondent]_{8753-my correspondent} writes to [me]_396-job that there is no end of corn and bread - stuffs which [he]_{8753-my correspondent} could send , if [we]_8755-we could only receive them ; but [he]_{8753-my correspondent} knows very well [he]_{8753-my correspondent} might as well try and send them to the moon . [The people here]_{8756-the people here} are starving and want these bread - stuffs , and [they]_{8756-the people here} are ready to pay for [them]_{8756-the people here} by the products of [their]_{8756-the people here} labour — and [your]_396-job blessed laws prevent [them]_{8756-the people here} ! ”_[396-job] “ But these laws did not prevent [your]_425-endymion carrying on a thriving trade with [America]_136-america for five years , according to [your]_425-endymion own account , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [I]_425-endymion do not question what [you]_396-job say ; [I]_425-endymion am asking only for information . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ What [you]_396-job say is fairly said , and it has been said before , ”_[396-job] replied [Thornberry]_396-job ; “ but there is nothing in it . [We]_8755-we had a trade , and a thriving trade , with [the States]_{8751-the states} ; though , to be sure , it was always fitful and ought to have been ten times as much , even during those five years . But the fact is , the state of affairs in [America]_136-america was then exceptional . [They]_{8756-the people here} were embarked in great public works in which [every one]_{1385-every one} was investing [his]_{1385-every one} capital ; shares and stocks abounded , and [they]_{8756-the people here} paid [us]_8755-we for [our]_8755-we goods with [them]_{8756-the people here} . ”_[396-job] “ Then it would rather seem that [they]_{8756-the people here} have no capital now to spare to purchase [our]_8755-we goods ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Not so , ”_[396-job] said [Thornberry]_396-job sharply , “ as [I]_396-job have shown ; but were it so , it does not affect [my]_396-job principle . If there were free exchange , [we]_8755-we should find employment and compensation in [other countries]_{8759-other countries} , even if [the States]_{8751-the states} were logged , which [I]_396-job do n’t believe [thirty millions of people with [boundless territory]_{8762-boundless territory}]_{8761-thirty millions of people with boundless territory} ever can be . ”_[396-job] “ But after all , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ [America]_136-america is as little in favour of free exchange as [we]_8755-we are . [She]_136-america may send [us]_8755-we [her]_136-america bread - stuffs ; but [her]_136-america laws will not admit [our]_8755-we goods , except on the payment of enormous duties . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Pish ! ”_[396-job] said [Thornberry]_396-job ; “ [I]_396-job do not care this for [their]_8763-their enormous duties . Let [me]_396-job have free imports , and [I]_396-job will soon settle [their]_8763-their duties . ”_[396-job] “ To fight hostile tariffs with free imports , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “ is not that fighting against odds ? ”_[396-job] “ Not a bit . [This country]_{6657-this country} has nothing to do but to consider [its]_{6657-this country} imports . [Foreigners]_{8062-foreigners} will not give [us]_8755-we [their]_{8062-foreigners} products for nothing ; but as for [their]_{8062-foreigners} tariffs , if [we]_8755-we were [wise men]_{8766-wise men} , and looked to [our]_8755-we real interests , [their]_{8062-foreigners} hostile tariffs , as [you]_8767-you call [them]_{8062-foreigners} , would soon be falling down like an old wall . ”_[396-job] “ Well , [I]_425-endymion confess , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ [I]_396-job have for some time thought the principle of free exchange was a sound one ; but its application in [a country]_{2955-a country} like this would be very difficult , and require , [I]_396-job should think , great prudence and moderation . ”_[396-job] “ By prudence and moderation [you]_396-job mean ignorance and timidity , ”_[396-job] said [Thornberry]_396-job scornfully . “ Not exactly that , [I]_425-endymion hope , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “ but [you]_8767-you can not deny that the home market is a most important element in the consideration of [our]_8755-we public wealth , and it mainly rests upon the agriculture of [the country]_{6643-the country} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Then it rests upon a very poor foundation , ”_[396-job] said [Thornberry]_396-job . “ But if [any persons]_{8770-any persons} should be more tempted than [others]_728-others by free exchange , it should be [the great body of [the consumers of [this land]_{8774-this land}]_{8773-the consumers of this land} , who pay unjust and excessive prices for every article [they]_{8773-the consumers of this land} require . No , [[my]_396-job dear]_{6649-my dear} [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion]_{8772-the great body of the consumers of this land , who pay unjust and excessive prices for every article they require . no , my dear mr. ferrars} ; the question is a very simple one , and [we]_8755-we may talk for ever , and [we]_8755-we shall never alter it . The laws of [this country]_{6657-this country} are made by [the proprietors of [land]_8778-land]_{8777-the proprietors of land} , and [they]_{8777-the proprietors of land} make [them]_{8777-the proprietors of land} for [their]_{8777-the proprietors of land} own benefit . [A man with a large estate]_{8779-a man with a large estate} is said to have a great stake in [the country]_{6643-the country} because some hundreds of [people]_6681-people or so are more or less dependent on [him]_{8779-a man with a large estate} . How has [he]_{8779-a man with a large estate} a greater interest in [the country]_{6643-the country} than a manufacturer who has sunk 100,000 pounds in machinery , and has [a thousand people]_{8783-a thousand people} , as [I]_396-job had , receiving from [him]_{8779-a man with a large estate} weekly wages ? [No home market]_{8784-no home market} , indeed ! Pah ! it is an affair of rent , and nothing more or less . And [England]_7-england is to be ruined to keep up rents . Are [you]_425-endymion going ? Well , [I]_396-job am glad [we]_8785-we have met . Perhaps [we]_8785-we shall have another talk together some day . [I]_396-job shall not return to [the works]_{8786-the works} . There is little doing [there]_890-there , and [I]_396-job must think now of other things . The subscriptions to [the League]_{8788-the league} begin to come in apace . Say what [they]_8789-they like in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} and the vile [London]_10-london press , the thing is stirring . ”_[396-job] Wishing to turn the conversation a little , [Endymion]_425-endymion asked [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} whether [she]_{602-mrs. thornberry} occasionally went to [London]_10-london . “ Never was [there]_890-there , ”_{[602-mrs. thornberry]} [she]_{602-mrs. thornberry} said , in a sharp , clear voice ; “ but [I]_{602-mrs. thornberry} hope to go soon . ”_{[602-mrs. thornberry]} “ [You]_425-endymion will have a great deal to see . ”_{[947-the lady]} “ All [I]_{947-the lady} want to see , and hear , is [the Rev. Servetus Frost]_{603-the rev. servetus frost} , ”_{[947-the lady]} replied [the lady]_{947-the lady} . “ [My]_{947-the lady} idea of perfect happiness is to hear [him]_{603-the rev. servetus frost} every Sunday . [He]_{603-the rev. servetus frost} comes here sometimes , for [[his]_{603-the rev. servetus frost} sister]_{1096-his sister} is settled [here]_1520-here ; [a very big mill]_{8794-a very big mill} . [He]_{603-the rev. servetus frost} preached [here]_1520-here a month ago . Should not [I]_{947-the lady} have liked [the bishop]_{8796-the bishop} to have heard [him]_{603-the rev. servetus frost} , that ’s all ! But [he]_{603-the rev. servetus frost} would not dare to go ; [he]_{603-the rev. servetus frost} could not answer a point . ”_{[947-the lady]} “ [[My]_{602-mrs. thornberry} wife]_{7422-my wife} is of the Unitarian persuasion , ”_{[602-mrs. thornberry]} said [Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} . “ [I]_{602-mrs. thornberry} am not . [I]_{602-mrs. thornberry} was born in [[our]_8798-our Church]_{8799-our church} , and [I]_{602-mrs. thornberry} keep to it ; but [I]_{602-mrs. thornberry} often go to [chapel]_8800-chapel with [[my]_{602-mrs. thornberry} wife]_{7422-my wife} . As for religion generally , if [a man]_{807-a man} believes in [[his]_{807-a man} Maker]_{8803-his maker} and does [his]_{807-a man} duty to [[his]_{807-a man} neighbours]_{8804-his neighbours} , in [my]_{602-mrs. thornberry} mind that is sufficient . ”_{[602-mrs. thornberry]} [Endymion]_425-endymion bade [them]_4512-they good - bye , and strolled musingly towards [[his]_425-endymion hotel]_{4513-his hotel} . Just as [he]_425-endymion reached [the works]_{8786-the works} again , [he]_425-endymion encountered [Enoch Craggs]_600-enoch , who was walking into [Manchester]_{33-manchester} . “ [I]_600-enoch am going to [[our]_8805-our institute]_{8806-our institute} , ”_[600-enoch] said [Enoch]_600-enoch . “ [I]_600-enoch do not know why , but [they]_4512-they have put [me]_600-enoch on [the committee]_{8807-the committee} . ”_[600-enoch] “ And , [I]_425-endymion doubt not , [they]_4512-they did very wisely , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [Master Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} was glad to see [you]_600-enoch ? ”_[600-enoch] said [Enoch]_600-enoch . “ And [I]_600-enoch was glad to see [him]_{604-mr. thornberry} . ”_[600-enoch] “ [He]_{604-mr. thornberry} has got the gift of speech , ”_[600-enoch] said [Enoch]_600-enoch . “ And that is a great gift . ”_[600-enoch] “ If wisely exercised , and [I]_600-enoch will not say [he]_{604-mr. thornberry} is not exercising it wisely . Certainly for [his]_{604-mr. thornberry} own purpose , but whether that purpose is for the general good — query ? ”_[600-enoch] “ [He]_{604-mr. thornberry} is against monopoly , ”_{[425-endymion]} observed [Endymion]_425-endymion inquiringly . “ Query again ? ”_[600-enoch] said [Enoch]_600-enoch . “ Well ; [he]_{604-mr. thornberry} is opposed to the corn laws . ”_[600-enoch] “ The corn laws are very bad laws , ”_[600-enoch] said [Enoch]_600-enoch , “ and the sooner [we]_8808-we get rid of them the better . But there are worse things than the corn laws . ”_[600-enoch] “ Hem ! ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ There are the money laws , ”_[600-enoch] said [Enoch]_600-enoch . “ [I]_425-endymion did not know [you]_600-enoch cared so much about them at [Manchester]_{33-manchester} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [I]_425-endymion thought it was [Birmingham]_{212-birmingham} that was chiefly interested about currency . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_600-enoch do not care one jot about currency , ”_[600-enoch] said [Enoch]_600-enoch ; “ and , so far as [I]_600-enoch can judge , [the Birmingham chaps]_{8809-the birmingham chaps} talk a deal of nonsense about the matter . Leastwise , [they]_{8809-the birmingham chaps} will never convince [me]_600-enoch that a slip of irredeemable paper is as good as [the young queen]_{8810-the young queen} ’s head on a twenty - shilling piece . [I]_600-enoch mean the laws that secure the accumulation of capital , by which means [the real producers]_{8811-the real producers} become [mere hirelings]_{8812-mere hirelings} , and really are little better than [slaves]_8813-slaves . ”_[600-enoch] “ But surely without capital [we]_8814-we should all of [us]_8814-we be little better than [slaves]_8813-slaves ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_600-enoch am not against capital , ”_[600-enoch] replied [Enoch]_600-enoch . “ What [I]_600-enoch am against is [capitalists]_{8816-capitalists} . ”_[600-enoch] “ But if [we]_8814-we get rid of [capitalists]_{8816-capitalists} [we]_8814-we shall soon get rid of capital . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ No , no , ”_[600-enoch] said [Enoch]_600-enoch , with [his]_600-enoch broad accent , shaking [his]_600-enoch head , and with a laughing eye . “ [Master Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} has been telling [you]_8818-you that . [He]_{604-mr. thornberry} is [the most inveterate capitalist of the whole lot]_{8819-the most inveterate capitalist of the whole lot} ; and [I]_600-enoch always say , though [they]_{8816-capitalists} keep aloof from [him]_{604-mr. thornberry} at present , [they]_{8816-capitalists} will be all sticking to [his]_{604-mr. thornberry} skirts before long . [Master Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} is against [the capitalists]_{8820-the capitalists} in [land]_8778-land ; but there are [other capitalists nearer [home]_726-home]_{8822-other capitalists nearer home} , and [I]_600-enoch know more about [them]_{8820-the capitalists} . [I]_600-enoch was reading a book the other day about [King Charles]_{605-king charles} — [Charles]_{605-king charles} the First , whose head [they]_{8816-capitalists} cut off — [I]_600-enoch am very liking to that time , and read a good deal about it ; and there was [Lord Falkland]_515-falkland , [a great gentleman]_{8824-a great gentleman} in those days , and [he]_515-falkland said , when [Archbishop Laud]_443-laud was trying on some of [his]_443-laud priestly tricks , that , ‘ if [he]_515-falkland were to have [a pope]_{8825-a pope} , [he]_515-falkland would rather [the pope]_{8826-the pope} were at [Rome]_57-rome than at [Lambeth]_213-lambeth . ’ So [I]_600-enoch sometimes think , if [we]_8827-we are to be ruled by [capitalists]_{8816-capitalists} , [I]_600-enoch would sooner , perhaps , be ruled by [gentlemen of estate]_{8829-gentlemen of estate} , who have been long among [us]_8827-we , than by persons who build [big mills]_{8830-big mills} , who come from God knows where , and , when [they]_{8829-gentlemen of estate} have worked [their]_{8829-gentlemen of estate} millions out of [our]_8827-we flesh and bone , go [God]_401-god knows where . But perhaps [we]_8827-we shall get rid of [them]_{8816-capitalists} all some day — [landlords]_{8831-landlords} and [mill - lords]_{8832-mill - lords} . ”_[600-enoch] “ And whom will [you]_600-enoch substitute for [them]_{8816-capitalists} ? ”_[600-enoch] “ [The producers]_{8833-the producers} , ”_[600-enoch] said [Enoch]_600-enoch , with a glance half savage , half triumphant . “ What can [workmen]_4457-workmen do without capital ? ”_[600-enoch] “ Why , [they]_4457-workmen make the capital , ”_[600-enoch] said [Enoch]_600-enoch ; “ and if [they]_4457-workmen make the capital , is it not strange that [they]_4457-workmen should not be able to contrive some means to keep the capital ? Why , [Job]_396-job was saying the other day that there was nothing like a principle to work upon . It would carry all before it . So say [I.]_8835-i. And [I]_600-enoch have a principle too , though it is not [Master Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} ’s . But it will carry all before it , though it may not be in [my]_600-enoch time . But [I]_600-enoch am not so sure of that . ”_[600-enoch] “ And what is it ? ”_{[425-endymion]} asked [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ CO - OPERATION . ”_{[425-endymion]} This strangely - revived acquaintance with [Job Thornberry]_396-job was not an unfruitful incident in the life of [Endymion]_425-endymion . [Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} was [a man of original mind and singular energy]_{4515-a man of original mind and singular energy} ; and , although of extreme views on commercial subjects , all [his]_{604-mr. thornberry} conclusions were founded on extensive and various information , combined with no inconsiderable practice . The mind of [Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} was essentially a missionary one . [He]_{604-mr. thornberry} was always ready to convert [people]_6681-people ; and [he]_{604-mr. thornberry} acted with ardour and interest on [a youth who , both by [his]_{4517-a youth who , both by his ability and his social position , was qualified to influence opinion} ability and [his]_{4517-a youth who , both by his ability and his social position , was qualified to influence opinion} social position , was qualified to influence opinion]_{4517-a youth who , both by his ability and his social position , was qualified to influence opinion} . But [this youth]_{4518-this youth} was gifted with a calm , wise judgment , of the extent and depth of which [he]_{4517-a youth who , both by his ability and his social position , was qualified to influence opinion} was scarcely conscious [himself]_{4517-a youth who , both by his ability and his social position , was qualified to influence opinion} ; and [Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} , like [all propagandists]_{4519-all propagandists} , was more remarkable for [his]_{604-mr. thornberry} zeal and [his]_{604-mr. thornberry} convictions , than for that observation and perception of character which are the finest elements in the management of [men]_1114-men and affairs . “ What [you]_425-endymion should do , ”_{[604-mr. thornberry]} said [Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} , one day , to [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ is to go to [Scotland]_151-scotland ; go to [the Glasgow district]_{8836-the glasgow district} ; [that city itself]_{8837-that city itself} , and [Paisley]_214-paisley , and [Kilmarnock]_{215-kilmarnock} — keep [your]_425-endymion eye on [Paisley]_214-paisley . [I]_{604-mr. thornberry} am much mistaken if there will not soon be a state of things there which alone will break up the whole concern . It will burst it , [sir]_6912-sir ; it will burst it . ”_{[604-mr. thornberry]} [So Endymion]_606-endymion , without saying anything , quietly went to [Glasgow]_216-glasgow and [its district]_{4521-its district} , and noted enough to make [him]_{604-mr. thornberry} resolve soon to visit [there]_890-there again ; but the cabinet reassembled in the early part of November , and [he]_{604-mr. thornberry} had to return to [his]_{604-mr. thornberry} duties . In [his]_{604-mr. thornberry} leisure hours , [Endymion]_606-endymion devoted [himself]_{604-mr. thornberry} to the preparation of a report , for [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , on the condition and prospects of [the manufacturing districts of [the North of [England]_7-england]_{6945-the north of england}]_{4523-the manufacturing districts of the north of england} , with some illustrative reference to [that of [the country]_{6643-the country} beyond [the Tweed]_{217-the tweed}]_{4525-that of the country beyond the tweed} . [He]_606-endymion concluded it before Christmas , and [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} took it down with [him]_606-endymion to [Gaydene]_161-gaydene , to study it at [his]_606-endymion leisure . [Endymion]_606-endymion passed [his]_606-endymion holidays with [Lord]_4527-lord and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , at [[their]_4528-their southern seat]_{4529-their southern seat} , [Princedown]_{141-princedown} . [Endymion]_606-endymion spoke to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} a little about [his]_606-endymion labours , for [he]_606-endymion had no secrets from [her]_{499-lady montfort} ; but [she]_{499-lady montfort} did not much sympathise with [him]_606-endymion , though [she]_{499-lady montfort} liked [him]_606-endymion to be sedulous and to distinguish [himself]_606-endymion . “ Only , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} observed , “ take care not to be doctrinaire , [Endymion]_606-endymion . [I]_{499-lady montfort} am always afraid of that with [you]_606-endymion . It is [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} ’s fault ; [he]_{326-mr. wilton} always was [doctrinaire]_{8839-doctrinaire} . It was a great thing for [you]_606-endymion becoming [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} private secretary]_{769-his private secretary} ; to be [the private secretary of [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister}]_{8841-the private secretary of a cabinet minister} is a real step in life , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall always be most grateful to [Sidney]_{326-mr. wilton} , whom [I]_{499-lady montfort} love for appointing [you]_606-endymion ; but still , if [I]_{499-lady montfort} could have had [my]_{499-lady montfort} wish , [you]_606-endymion should have been [[Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s private secretary]_{8843-lord roehampton ’s private secretary} . That is real politics , and [he]_{326-mr. wilton} is [a real statesman]_{8844-a real statesman} . [You]_606-endymion must not let [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} mislead [you]_606-endymion about the state of affairs in [the cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet} . [The cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet} consists of [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} and [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , and , if [they]_{6722-the cabinet} are united , all the rest is vapour . And [they]_{6722-the cabinet} will not consent to any nonsense about touching the corn laws ; [you]_606-endymion may be sure of that . Besides , [I]_{499-lady montfort} will tell [you]_606-endymion a secret , which is not yet [Pulchinello]_{607-pulchinello} ’s secret , though [I]_{499-lady montfort} daresay it will be known when [we]_8848-we all return to [town]_6995-town — [we]_8848-we shall have a great event when parliament meets ; a royal marriage . What think [you]_606-endymion of that ? [The young queen]_{8810-the young queen} is going to be married , and to [a young prince]_{8851-a young prince} , like [a prince in a fairy tale]_{8852-a prince in a fairy tale} . As [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} wrote to [me]_{499-lady montfort} this morning , ‘ [Our]_8848-we royal marriage will be much more popular than [the Anti - Corn - Law League]_{8657-the anti - corn - law league} . ’ ”_{[499-lady montfort]} The royal marriage was very popular ; but , unfortunately , it reflected no splendour on the ministry . [The world]_{6658-the world} blessed [the queen]_{8539-the queen} and cheered [the prince]_{7878-the prince} , but shook [its]_{6658-the world} head at [the government]_{818-the government} . [Sir Robert Peel]_332-peel also — whether from [his]_332-peel own motive or the irresistible impulse of [[his]_332-peel party]_{1511-his party} need not now be inquired into — sanctioned a direct attack on [the government]_{818-the government} , in the shape of a vote of want of confidence in [them]_{818-the government} , immediately the court festivities were over , and the attack was defeated by a narrow majority . “ Nothing could be more unprincipled , ”_{[504-berengaria]} said [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , “ after [he]_332-peel had refused to take office last year . As for [our]_8854-our majority , it is , under such circumstances , twenty times more than [we]_8854-our want . As [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} says , one is enough . ”_{[504-berengaria]} Trade and revenue continued to decline . There was again the prospect of a deficiency . [The ministry]_{6702-the ministry} , too , was kept in by the Irish vote , and [the Irish]_{4537-the irish} then were very unpopular . The cabinet itself generally was downcast , and among [themselves]_{818-the government} occasionally murmured a regret that [they]_{818-the government} had not retired when the opportunity offered in the preceding year . [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , however , would not bate an inch of confidence and courage . “ [You]_606-endymion think too much , ”_{[504-berengaria]} [she]_{504-berengaria} said to [Endymion]_606-endymion , “ of trade and finance . Trade always comes back , and finance never ruined [a country]_{2955-a country} , or [an individual]_{8856-an individual} either if [he]_332-peel had pluck . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} is [a croaker]_{8857-a croaker} . The things [he]_{326-mr. wilton} fears will never happen ; or , if [they]_8858-they do , will turn out to be unimportant . Look to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ; [he]_{326-mr. wilton} is [the man]_{6875-the man} . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} does not care a rush whether the revenue increases or declines . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} is thinking of real politics : foreign affairs ; maintaining [our]_8860-our power in [Europe]_6-europe . Something will happen , before the session is over , in [the Mediterranean]_{195-the mediterranean} ; ”_{[504-berengaria]} and [she]_{504-berengaria} pressed [her]_{504-berengaria} finger to [her]_{504-berengaria} lip , and then [she]_{504-berengaria} added , “ [The country]_{6643-the country} will support [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} as [they]_8862-they supported [Pitt]_340-hurstley , and give [him]_340-hurstley any amount of taxes that [he]_340-hurstley likes . ”_{[504-berengaria]} In the meantime , the social world had its incidents as well as the political , and not less interesting . Not one of the most insignificant , perhaps , was the introduction into society of [the Countess of Beaumaris]_{4538-the countess of beaumaris} . [[Her]_{4538-the countess of beaumaris} husband]_{986-her husband} , sacrificing even [his]_{986-her husband} hunting , had come up to [town]_6995-town at the meeting of parliament , and received [[his]_{986-her husband} friends]_{844-his friends} in [a noble mansion on [Piccadilly Terrace]_{218-piccadilly terrace}]_{4542-a noble mansion on piccadilly terrace} . All [its]_{4542-a noble mansion on piccadilly terrace} equipments were sumptuous and refined , and everything had been arranged under the personal supervision of [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . [They]_4543-they commenced very quietly ; dinners little but constant , and graceful and finished as a banquet of [Watteau]_608-watteau . No formal invitations ; [men]_1114-men were brought in to dinner from [the House of Lords]_{6880-the house of lords} “ just up , ”_{[442-waldershare]} or picked up , as it were carelessly , in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} by [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , or were asked by [Imogene]_420-imogene , at a dozen hours ’ notice , in billets of irresistible simplicity . Soon it was whispered about , that the thing to do was to dine with [Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} , and that [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} was “ something too delightful . ”_{[580-lady beaumaris]} [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} frequently dined [there]_890-there ; [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} always [there]_890-there , in a state of coruscation ; and [every man of fashion in the opposite ranks]_{4549-every man of fashion in the opposite ranks} , especially if [they]_{4549-every man of fashion in the opposite ranks} had brains . Then , in a little time , it was gently hoped that [Imogene]_420-imogene should call on [[their]_{4549-every man of fashion in the opposite ranks} wives]_{7787-their wives} and [mothers]_4551-mothers , or [[their]_{4549-every man of fashion in the opposite ranks} wives]_{7787-their wives} and [mothers]_4551-mothers call on [her]_420-imogene ; and then [she]_420-imogene received , without any formal invitation , twice a week ; and as there was nothing going on in [London]_10-london , or nothing half so charming , everybody who was [anybody]_7364-anybody came to [Piccadilly Terrace]_{218-piccadilly terrace} ; and so as , after long observation , [a new planet]_{4555-a new planet} is occasionally discovered by [a philosopher]_{4556-a philosopher} , thus society suddenly and indubitably discovered that there was at last [a Tory house]_{4557-a tory house} . [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , duly apprised of affairs by [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} , had called on [Lord]_4559-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} , and had invited [them]_{4549-every man of fashion in the opposite ranks} to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} house]_{2655-her house} . It was the first appearance of [Imogene]_420-imogene in [general society]_{4561-general society} , and it was successful . [Her]_420-imogene large brown eyes , and long black lashes , [her]_420-imogene pretty mouth and dimple , [her]_420-imogene wondrous hair — which , it was whispered , unfolded , touched the ground — struck every one , and the dignified simplicity of [her]_420-imogene carriage was attractive . [[Her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} never left [her]_{499-lady montfort} side ; while [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was in [every part of [the saloons]_{4173-the saloons}]_{4563-every part of the saloons} , watching [her]_420-imogene from distant points , to see how [she]_420-imogene got on , or catching the remarks of [others]_728-others on [her]_420-imogene appearance . [Myra]_466-myra was kind to [her]_420-imogene as well as courteous , and , when the stream of [arriving guests]_{4566-arriving guests} had somewhat ceased , sought [her]_420-imogene out and spoke to [her]_420-imogene ; and then put [her]_420-imogene arm in [hers]_420-imogene , walked with [her]_420-imogene for a moment , and introduced [her]_420-imogene to [one or two great personages]_{4567-one or two great personages} , who had previously intimated [their]_{4567-one or two great personages} wish or [their]_{4567-one or two great personages} consent to that effect . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was not one of these . When parties are equal , and the struggle for power is intense , [society]_1025-society loses much of its sympathy and softness . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} could endure the presence of [Tories]_8372-tories , provided [they]_8372-tories were [[her]_{499-lady montfort} kinsfolk]_{4570-her kinsfolk} , and would join , even at [[their]_8372-tories houses]_{3990-their houses} , in traditionary festivities ; but [she]_{499-lady montfort} shrank from passing the line , and at once had a prejudice against [Imogene]_420-imogene , who [she]_{499-lady montfort} instinctively felt might become a power for [the enemy]_{4572-the enemy} . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} will not have [you]_606-endymion talk so much to that [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} said to [Endymion]_606-endymion . “ [She]_{580-lady beaumaris} is [an old friend of [mine]_606-endymion]_{8863-an old friend of mine} , ”_{[606-endymion]} [he]_606-endymion replied . “ How could [you]_606-endymion have known [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} ? [She]_{580-lady beaumaris} was [a shop - girl]_{8864-a shop - girl} , was not [she]_{580-lady beaumaris} , or something of that sort ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [She]_{580-lady beaumaris} and [[her]_{580-lady beaumaris} family]_{8865-her family} were very kind to [me]_606-endymion when [I]_606-endymion was not much better than [a shop - boy]_{8866-a shop - boy} [myself]_606-endymion , ”_{[606-endymion]} replied [Endymion]_606-endymion , with a mantling cheek . “ [They]_8867-they are [most respectable people]_{8868-most respectable people} , and [I]_606-endymion have a great regard for [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} . ”_{[606-endymion]} “ Indeed ! Well ; [I]_{504-berengaria} will not keep [you]_606-endymion from [[your]_606-endymion Tory woman]_{8869-your tory woman} , ”_{[504-berengaria]} said [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} rudely ; and [she]_{504-berengaria} walked away . Altogether , this season of ‘ 40 was not a very satisfactory one in any respect , as regarded society or [the country]_{6643-the country} in general . Party passion was at its highest . [The ministry]_{6702-the ministry} retained office almost by a casting vote ; were frequently defeated on important questions ; and whenever a vacancy occurred , it was filled by [[their]_{6702-the ministry} opponents]_{4575-their opponents} . [Their]_{6702-the ministry} unpopularity increased daily , and it was stimulated by the general distress . All that [Job Thornberry]_396-job had predicted as to the state of manufacturing [Scotland]_151-scotland duly occurred . Besides manufacturing distress , [they]_{6702-the ministry} had to encounter a series of bad harvests . Never was a body of [statesmen]_{6758-statesmen} placed in a more embarrassing and less enviable position . There was a prevalent , though unfounded , conviction that [they]_{6702-the ministry} were maintained in power by a combination of court favour with Irish sedition . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} and [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} were [the only persons who never lost heart]_{4577-the only persons who never lost heart} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was defiant ; and [he]_4578-he ever smiled , at least in public . “ What nonsense ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} would say . “ [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} talks about the revenue falling off ! As if the revenue could ever really fall off ! And then [our]_8870-our bad harvests . Why , that is the very reason [we]_8870-our shall have an excellent harvest this year . [You]_8871-you can not go on always having bad harvests . Besides , good harvests never make a ministry popular . [Nobody]_2478-nobody thanks [a ministry]_{8873-a ministry} for a good harvest . What makes a ministry popular is some great coup in foreign affairs . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} Amid all these exciting disquietudes , [Endymion]_606-endymion pursued a life of enjoyment , but also of observation and much labour . [He]_606-endymion lived more and more with [the Montforts]_{523-the montforts} , but the friendship of [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} was not frivolous . Though [she]_{499-lady montfort} liked [him]_606-endymion to be seen where [he]_606-endymion ought to figure , and required a great deal of attention [herself]_{499-lady montfort} , [she]_{499-lady montfort} ever impressed on [him]_606-endymion that [his]_606-endymion present life was only a training for a future career , and that [his]_606-endymion mind should ever be fixed on the attainment of a high position . Particularly [she]_{499-lady montfort} impressed on [him]_606-endymion the importance of being [a linguist]_{2649-a linguist} . “ There will be a reaction some day from all this political economy , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} would say , “ and then there will be [no one ready to take the helm]_{8874-no one ready to take the helm} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Endymion]_606-endymion was not unworthy of the inspiring interest which [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} took in [him]_606-endymion . The terrible vicissitudes of [his]_606-endymion early years had gravely impressed [his]_606-endymion character . Though ambitious , [he]_606-endymion was prudent ; and , though born to please and be pleased , [he]_606-endymion was sedulous and self - restrained . Though naturally deeply interested in the fortunes of [[his]_606-endymion political friends]_{4580-his political friends} , and especially of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} and [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , a careful scrutiny of existing circumstances had prepared [him]_606-endymion for an inevitable change ; and , remembering what was [their]_4581-their position but a few years back , [he]_606-endymion felt that [[his]_606-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} and [himself]_606-endymion should be reconciled to [their]_4581-their altered lot , and be content . [She]_{1096-his sister} would still be [a peeress]_{4583-a peeress} , and [the happy wife of [an illustrious man]_{4585-an illustrious man}]_{4584-the happy wife of an illustrious man} ; and [he]_606-endymion [himself]_606-endymion , though [he]_606-endymion would have to relapse into the drudgery of a public office , would meet duties the discharge of which was once the object of [his]_606-endymion ambition , coupled now with an adequate income and with [many friends]_{1748-many friends} . And among [those friends]_{4587-those friends} , there were none with whom [he]_606-endymion maintained [his]_606-endymion relations more intimately than with [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} . [He]_606-endymion was often [[their]_4581-their guest]_{4588-their guest} both in [town]_6995-town and at [Hainault]_111-hainault , and [he]_606-endymion met [them]_4581-their frequently in society , always at the receptions of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} and [[his]_606-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} . [Zenobia]_335-zenobia used sometimes to send [him]_606-endymion a card ; but these condescending recognitions of late had ceased , particularly as [the great dame]_{4591-the great dame} heard [he]_606-endymion was “ always at that [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} ’s . ”_{[4591-the great dame]} One of the social incidents of [his]_606-endymion circle , not the least interesting to [him]_606-endymion , was the close attendance of [Adriana]_481-adriana and [[her]_481-adriana mother]_{1374-her mother} on the ministrations of [Nigel Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} . [They]_4593-they had become among [the most devoted of [[his]_606-endymion flock]_{4595-his flock}]_{4594-the most devoted of his flock} ; and this , too , when the rapid and startling development of [his]_606-endymion sacred offices had so alarmed [the easy , though sagacious , [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{4596-the easy , though sagacious , lord roehampton} , that [he]_606-endymion had absolutely expressed [his]_606-endymion wish to [Myra]_466-myra that [she]_466-myra should rarely attend [them]_4593-they , and , indeed , gradually altogether drop a habit which might ultimately compromise [her]_466-myra . [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} had long ago quitted [him]_606-endymion . This was attributed to [her]_{504-berengaria} reputed caprice , yet it was not so . “ [I]_{504-berengaria} like [a man]_{807-a man} to be practical , ”_{[504-berengaria]} [she]_{504-berengaria} said . “ When [I]_{504-berengaria} asked for a deanery for [him]_{807-a man} the other day , [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} said [he]_{3975-the prime minister} could hardly make [a man]_{807-a man} [a dean who believed in the Real Presence]_{8878-a dean who believed in the real presence} . ”_{[504-berengaria]} [[Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} ’s church]_{4597-nigel ’s church} , however , was more crowded than ever , and [a large body of [the clergy]_{1109-the clergy}]_{4598-a large body of the clergy} began to look upon [him]_606-endymion as [the coming man]_{4600-the coming man} . Towards the end of the year the “ great coup in foreign affairs , ”_{[4598-a large body of the clergy]} which [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} had long brooded over , and indeed foreseen , occurred , and took [the world , who were all thinking of something else]_{4601-the world , who were all thinking of something else} , entirely by surprise . A tripartite alliance of great powers had suddenly started into life ; [the Egyptian host]_{4602-the egyptian host} was swept from [the conquered plains of [Asia Minor]_{219-asia minor}]_{4603-the conquered plains of asia minor} and [Syria]_220-syria by English blue - jackets ; [St. Jean d’Acre]_{609-st. jean d’acre} , which had baffled [the great Napoleon]_{4604-the great napoleon} , was bombarded and taken by [a British fleet]_{4605-a british fleet} ; and the whole fortunes of [the world]_{6658-the world} in a moment seemed changed , and permanently changed . “ [I]_335-zenobia am glad it did not occur in the season , ”_{[335-zenobia]} said [Zenobia]_335-zenobia . “ [I]_335-zenobia really could not stand [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} if it were May. ”_{[335-zenobia]} [The ministry]_{6702-the ministry} was elate , and [their]_4608-their Christmas was right merrie . There seemed good cause for this . It was a triumph of diplomatic skill , national valour , and administrative energy . [Myra]_466-myra was prouder of [[her]_466-myra husband]_{986-her husband} than ever , and , amid all the excitement , [he]_{986-her husband} smiled on [her]_466-myra with sunny fondness . [Everybody]_{6694-everybody} congratulated [her]_466-myra . [She]_466-myra gave a little reception before the holidays , to which [everybody]_{6694-everybody} came who was in [town]_6995-town or passing through . Even [Zenobia]_335-zenobia appeared ; but [she]_466-myra stayed a very short time , talking very rapidly . [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} paid [his]_{356-prince florestan} grave devoirs , with a gaze which seemed always to search into [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s inmost heart , yet never lingering about [her]_466-myra ; and [Waldershare , full of wondrous compliments and conceits , and really enthusiastic]_{4613-waldershare , full of wondrous compliments and conceits , and really enthusiastic} , for [he]_{4613-waldershare , full of wondrous compliments and conceits , and really enthusiastic} ever sympathised with action ; and [Imogene]_420-imogene , gorgeous with the Beaumaris sapphires ; and [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , who kissed [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} hostess]_{3888-his hostess} ’s hand , and [Adriana]_481-adriana , who kissed [her]_481-adriana cheek . “ [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} tell [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} what , [Mr. Endymion]_425-endymion , ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “ [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} should make [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} [[your]_{469-mr. neuchatel} Chancellor of [the Exchequer]_{7652-the exchequer}]_{8879-your chancellor of the exchequer} , and then [[your]_{469-mr. neuchatel} government]_{8881-your government} might perhaps go on a little . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} But , as [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} observed , with much originality , at [the Carlton]_{58-the carlton} , [they]_4615-they were dancing on a volcano . It was December , and the harvest was not yet all got in , the spring corn had never grown , and the wheat was rusty ; there was , [he]_{610-mr. tadpole} well knew , another deficiency in the revenue , to be counted by [millions]_{4616-millions} ; [wise men]_{8766-wise men} shook [their]_{8766-wise men} heads and said the trade was leaving [the country]_{6643-the country} , and it was rumoured that [the whole population of [Paisley]_214-paisley]_{4619-the whole population of paisley} lived on the rates . “ [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} thinks that something must be done about the corn laws , ”_{[504-berengaria]} murmured [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} one day to [Endymion]_425-endymion , rather crestfallen ; “ but [they]_4615-they will try sugar and timber first . [I]_{504-berengaria} think it all nonsense , but nonsense is sometimes necessary . ”_{[504-berengaria]} This was the first warning of that famous budget of 1841 which led to such vast consequences , and which , directly or indirectly , gave such a new form and colour to English politics . [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} and [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} friends]_{844-his friends} were at length all - powerful in [the cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet} , because , in reality , there was [nobody]_2478-nobody to oppose [them]_4615-they . [The vessel]_{4623-the vessel} was waterlogged . [The premier]_{2980-the premier} shrugged [his]_{2980-the premier} shoulders ; and [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} said , “ [We]_{6702-the ministry} may as well try it , because the alternative is , [we]_{6702-the ministry} shall have to resign . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} Affairs went on badly for [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} during the early part of the session . [They]_{6702-the ministry} were more than once in a minority , and on Irish questions , which then deeply interested [the country]_{6643-the country} ; but [they]_{6702-the ministry} had resolved that [their]_{6702-the ministry} fate should be decided by [their]_{6702-the ministry} financial measures , and [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} and [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} friends]_{844-his friends} were still sanguine as to the result . On the last day of April [the Chancellor of the Exchequer]_{4628-the chancellor of the exchequer} introduced the budget , and proposed to provide for the deficiency by reducing the protective duties on sugar and timber . A few days after , [the leader of [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons}]_{4177-the leader of the house of commons} [himself]_{4177-the leader of the house of commons} announced a change in the corn laws , and the intended introduction of grain at various - priced duties per quarter . Then commenced the struggle of a month . Ultimately , [Sir Robert Peel]_332-peel [himself]_{4177-the leader of the house of commons} gave notice of a resolution of want of confidence in [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} ; and after a week ’s debate , it was carried , in [an almost complete house]_{4632-an almost complete house} , by a majority of one ! It was generally supposed that [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} would immediately resign . [Their]_{6702-the ministry} new measures had not revived [their]_{6702-the ministry} popularity , and [the parliament in which [they]_{6702-the ministry} had been condemned]_{4634-the parliament in which they had been condemned} had been elected under [their]_{6702-the ministry} own advice and influence . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} had even told [Endymion]_425-endymion to get [their]_{6702-the ministry} papers in order ; and all around [the somewhat dejected private secretary]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} there were unmistakable signs of that fatal flitting which is peculiarly sickening to [the youthful politician]_{4636-the youthful politician} . [He]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} was breakfasting in [[his]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} rooms]_{2477-his rooms} at [the Albany]_{8193-the albany} with not a good appetite . Although [he]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} had for some time contemplated the possibility of such changes — and contemplated them , as [he]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} thought , with philosophy — when it came to reality and practice , [he]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} found [his]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} spirit was by no means so calm , or [his]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} courage so firm , as [he]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} had counted on . The charms of office arrayed [themselves]_{6702-the ministry} before [him]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} . The social influence , the secret information , the danger , the dexterity , the ceaseless excitement , the delights of patronage which [everybody]_{6694-everybody} affects to disregard , the power of benefiting [others]_728-others , and often the worthy and unknown which is a real joy — in eight - and - forty hours or so , all these , to which [he]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} had now been used for some time , and which with [his]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} plastic disposition had become a second nature , were to vanish , and probably never return . Why should [they]_{6702-the ministry} ? [He]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} took the gloomiest view of the future , and [his]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} inward soul acknowledged that [the man]_{6875-the man} [the country]_{6643-the country} wanted was [Peel]_332-peel . Why might [he]_332-peel not govern as long as [Pitt]_340-hurstley ? [He]_332-peel probably would . [Peel]_332-peel ! [[[his]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} father]_{788-his father} ’s friend]_{4644-his father ’s friend} ! And this led to a train of painful but absorbing memories , and [he]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} sat musing and abstracted , fiddling with an idle egg - spoon . [[His]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} servant]_{2475-his servant} came in with a note , which [he]_{4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary} eagerly opened . It ran thus : “ [I]_{2475-his servant} must see [you]_425-endymion instantly . [I]_{2475-his servant} am here in [the brougham]_{8882-the brougham} , [Cork Street]_{221-cork street} end . Come directly . B. M. ”_{[2475-his servant]} [Endymion]_425-endymion had to walk up half [the Albany]_{173-the albany} , and marked [the brougham]_{8882-the brougham} the whole way . There was in it an eager and radiant face . “ [You]_425-endymion had better get in , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “ for in these stirring times [some of the enemy]_{8883-some of the enemy} may be passing . And now , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} continued , when the door was fairly shut , “ [nobody]_2478-nobody knows it , not [five people]_{8885-five people} . [They]_{8885-five people} are going to dissolve . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ To dissolve ! ”_{[425-endymion]} exclaimed [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ Will that help [us]_8886-we ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Very likely , ”_{[504-berengaria]} said [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . “ [We]_8886-we have had [our]_8886-we share of bad luck , and now [we]_8886-we may throw in . Cheap bread is a fine cry . Indeed it is too shocking that there should be laws which add to the price of what [everybody]_{6694-everybody} agrees is the staff of life . But [you]_425-endymion do nothing but stare , [Endymion]_425-endymion ; [I]_{504-berengaria} thought [you]_425-endymion would be in a state of the greatest excitement ! ”_{[504-berengaria]} “ [I]_425-endymion am rather stunned than excited . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , but [you]_425-endymion must not be stunned , [you]_425-endymion must act . This is a crisis for [[our]_8886-we party]_{6642-our party} , but it is something more for [you]_425-endymion . It is [your]_425-endymion climacteric . [They]_{6642-our party} may lose ; but [you]_425-endymion must win , if [you]_425-endymion will only bestir [yourself]_425-endymion . See the whips directly , and get the most certain seat [you]_425-endymion can . Nothing must prevent [your]_425-endymion being in [the new parliament]_{1167-the new parliament} . ”_{[504-berengaria]} “ [I]_425-endymion see everything to prevent it , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [I]_425-endymion have no means of getting into parliament — no means of any kind . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Means must be found , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [We]_8886-we can not stop now to talk about means . That would be a mere waste of time . The thing must be done . [I]_{499-lady montfort} am now going to [[your]_425-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} , to consult with [her]_{6987-your sister} . All [you]_425-endymion have got to do is to make up [your]_425-endymion mind that [you]_425-endymion will be in the next parliament , and [you]_425-endymion will succeed ; for everything in [this world]_{6716-this world} depends upon will . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_425-endymion think everything in [this world]_{6716-this world} depends upon [woman]_1121-woman , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ It is the same thing , ”_{[504-berengaria]} said [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . [Adriana]_481-adriana was with [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} when [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was announced . [Adriana]_481-adriana came to console ; but [she]_481-adriana [herself]_481-adriana was not without solace , for , if there were a change of government , [she]_481-adriana would see more of [[her]_481-adriana friend]_{2053-her friend} . “ Well ; [I]_{499-lady montfort} was prepared for it , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} have always been expecting something ever since what [they]_8894-they called [the Bed - Chamber Plot]_{8895-the bed - chamber plot} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Well ; it gave [us]_8896-us two years , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; “ and [we]_8896-us are not out yet . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} Here were [three women]_{4648-three women} , young , beautiful , and powerful , and [all friends of [Endymion]_425-endymion]_{4649-all friends of endymion} — [real friends]_{4650-real friends} . Property does not consist merely of [parks]_4651-parks and [palaces]_8202-palaces , [broad acres]_{4653-broad acres} , funds in many forms , services of plate , and collections of pictures . The affections of the heart are property , and the sympathy of [the right person]_{4654-the right person} is often worth a good estate . [These three charming women]_{4655-these three charming women} were cordial , and embraced [each other]_{916-each other} when [they]_{4655-these three charming women} met ; but the conversation flagged , and the penetrating eye of [Myra]_466-myra read in the countenance of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} the urgent need of confidence . “ So , dearest [Adriana]_481-adriana , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “ [we]_4657-we will drive out together at three o’clock . [I]_{499-lady montfort} will call on [you]_481-adriana . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} And [Adriana]_481-adriana disappeared . “ [You]_{499-lady montfort} know it ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} when [they]_4657-we were alone . “ Of course [you]_{499-lady montfort} know it . Besides , [I]_{499-lady montfort} know [you]_{499-lady montfort} know it . What [I]_{499-lady montfort} have come about is this ; [[your]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{7296-your brother} must be in the new parliament . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_466-myra have not seen [him]_{7296-your brother} ; [I]_466-myra have not mentioned it to [him]_{7296-your brother} , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra , somewhat hesitatingly . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} have seen [him]_{7296-your brother} ; [I]_{499-lady montfort} have mentioned it to [him]_{7296-your brother} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} decidedly . “ [He]_{7296-your brother} makes difficulties ; there must be none . [He]_{7296-your brother} will consult [you]_{499-lady montfort} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} came on at once that [you]_{499-lady montfort} might be prepared . No difficulty must be admitted . [His]_{7296-your brother} future depends on it . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} live for [his]_{7296-your brother} future , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [He]_{7296-your brother} will talk to [you]_{499-lady montfort} about money . These things always cost money . As a general rule , [nobody]_2478-nobody has money who ought to have it . [I]_{499-lady montfort} know dear [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} is very kind to [you]_{499-lady montfort} ; but , all [his]_{7296-your brother} life , [he]_{7296-your brother} never had too much money at [his]_{7296-your brother} command ; though why , [I]_{499-lady montfort} never could make out . And [[my]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{7235-my lord} has always had too much money ; but [I]_{499-lady montfort} do not much care to talk to [him]_{7296-your brother} about these affairs . The thing must be done . What is the use of a diamond necklace if [you]_{499-lady montfort} can not help [a friend]_{706-a friend} into [parliament]_{776-parliament} ? But all [I]_{499-lady montfort} want to know now is that [you]_{499-lady montfort} will throw no difficulties in [his]_{7296-your brother} way . Help [him]_{7296-your brother} , too , if [you]_{499-lady montfort} can . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_466-myra wish [Endymion]_425-endymion had married , ”_[466-myra] replied [Myra]_466-myra . “ Well ; [I]_{499-lady montfort} do not see how that would help affairs , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ Besides , [I]_{499-lady montfort} dislike [married men]_{8902-married men} . [They]_{8902-married men} are very uninteresting . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} mean , [I]_{499-lady montfort} wish , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} musingly , “ that [he]_{7296-your brother} had made a great match . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ That is not very easy , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “ and great matches are generally failures . [All the married heiresses]_{8903-all the married heiresses} [I]_{499-lady montfort} have known have shipwrecked . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ And yet it is possible to marry [an heiress]_{866-an heiress} and love [her]_{866-an heiress} , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra . “ It is possible , but very improbable . ”_[466-myra] “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} think one might easily love [the person who has just left the room]_{8905-the person who has just left the room} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [Adriana]_481-adriana . Do not [you]_481-adriana agree with [me]_466-myra ? ”_[466-myra] “ [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} will never marry , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “ unless [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} loses [her]_{502-miss neuchatel} fortune . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Well ; do [you]_481-adriana know , [I]_{499-lady montfort} have sometimes thought that [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} liked [Endymion]_425-endymion ? [I]_{499-lady montfort} never could encourage such a feeling ; and [Endymion]_425-endymion , [I]_{499-lady montfort} am sure , would not . [I]_{499-lady montfort} wish , [I]_{499-lady montfort} almost wish , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} added [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , trying to speak with playfulness , “ that [you]_481-adriana would use [your]_481-adriana magic influence , dear [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , and bring it about . [He]_425-endymion would soon get into parliament then . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} have tried to marry [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} once , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , with a mantling cheek , “ and [I]_{499-lady montfort} am glad to say [I]_{499-lady montfort} did not succeed . [My]_{499-lady montfort} match - making is over . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} There was a dead silence ; one of those still moments which almost seem inconsistent with life , certainly with the presence of [more than one human being]_{4658-more than one human being} . [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} seemed buried in deep thought . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was quite abstracted , [her]_{499-lady montfort} eyes fixed , and fixed upon the ground . All the history of [her]_{499-lady montfort} life passed through [her]_{499-lady montfort} brain — all the history of [their]_4659-their lives ; from [the nursery]_{4660-the nursery} to this proud moment , proud even with all its searching anxiety . And yet the period of silence could be counted almost by seconds . Suddenly [she]_{499-lady montfort} looked up with a flushed cheek and a dazed look , and said , “ It must be done . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} sprang forward with a glance radiant with hope and energy , and kissed [her]_{499-lady montfort} on both cheeks . “ [Dearest Lady Roehampton]_{611-dearest lady roehampton} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} exclaimed , “ dearest [Myra]_466-myra ! [I]_{499-lady montfort} knew [you]_466-myra would agree with [me]_{499-lady montfort} . Yes ! it must be done . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [You]_466-myra will see [him]_8906-him perhaps before [I]_466-myra do ? ”_[466-myra] inquired [Myra]_466-myra rather hesitatingly . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} see [him]_8906-him every day at the same time , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} replied [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [He]_8906-him generally walks down to [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} with [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , and when [they]_8908-they have answered questions , and [he]_8906-him has got all the news of the lobby , [he]_8906-him comes to [me]_{499-lady montfort} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} always manage to get [home]_726-home from [my]_{499-lady montfort} drive to give [him]_8906-him half an hour before dinner . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} drove off to [the private residence of [the Secretary of [the Treasury]_{766-the treasury}]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} , who was of course in the great secret]_{4661-the private residence of the secretary of the treasury , who was of course in the great secret} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} looked over [his]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} lists , examined [his]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} books , and seemed to have as much acquaintance with electioneering details as [that wily and experienced gentleman]_{4664-that wily and experienced gentleman} [himself]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} . “ Is there anything [I]_{499-lady montfort} can do ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} repeatedly inquired ; “ command [me]_{499-lady montfort} without compunction . Is it any use giving any parties ? Can [I]_{499-lady montfort} write any letters ? Can [I]_{499-lady montfort} see [anybody]_7364-anybody ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ If [you]_{499-lady montfort} could stir up [[my]_{4665-the secretary} lord]_{7235-my lord} a little ? ”_{[4665-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{4665-the secretary} inquiringly . “ Well , that is difficult , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “ perhaps impossible . But [you]_{499-lady montfort} have all [his]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} influence , and when there is a point that presses [you]_{499-lady montfort} must let [me]_{499-lady montfort} know . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ If [he]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} would only speak to [[his]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} agents]_{8912-his agents} ? ”_{[4665-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{4665-the secretary} , “ but [they]_{8912-his agents} say [he]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} will not , and [he]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} has a terrible fellow in — — shire , who [I]_{4665-the secretary} hear is one of [the stewards]_{8913-the stewards} for a dinner to [Sir Robert]_332-peel . ”_{[4665-the secretary]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} have stopped all that , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ That was [Odo]_595-odo ’s doing , who is [himself]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} not very sound ; full of prejudices about [O’Connell]_{368-o’connell} , and all that stuff . But [he]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} must go with [[his]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} party]_{1511-his party} . [You]_{499-lady montfort} need not fear about [him]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Well ! it is a leap in the dark , ”_{[4665-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{4665-the secretary} . “ Oh ! no , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “ all will go right . [A starving people]_{8915-a starving people} must be in favour of [a government who will give [them]_{8915-a starving people} bread for nothing]_{8916-a government who will give them bread for nothing} . By the by , there is one thing , [[my]_{499-lady montfort} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Mr. Secretary]_425-endymion , [you]_425-endymion must remember . [I]_{499-lady montfort} must have one seat , a certain seat , reserved for [my]_{499-lady montfort} nomination . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ A certain seat in these days is a rare gem , ”_{[4665-the secretary]} said [the secretary]_{4665-the secretary} . “ Yes , but [I]_{499-lady montfort} must have it nevertheless , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} do n’t care about the cost or the trouble — but it must be certain . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} Then [she]_{499-lady montfort} went [home]_726-home and wrote a line to [Endymion]_425-endymion , to tell [him]_425-endymion that it was all settled , that [she]_{499-lady montfort} had seen [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} , who agreed with [her]_{499-lady montfort} that it must be done , and that [she]_{499-lady montfort} had called on [the Secretary of the Treasury]_{8140-the secretary of the treasury} , and had secured a certain seat . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} wish [you]_425-endymion could come to luncheon , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} added , “ but [I]_{499-lady montfort} suppose that is impossible ; [you]_425-endymion are always so busy . Why were [you]_425-endymion not in [the Foreign Office]_{7061-the foreign office} ? [I]_{499-lady montfort} am now going to call on [the Tory women]_{8919-the tory women} to see how [they]_{8919-the tory women} look , but [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall be at [home]_726-home a good while before seven , and of course count on seeing [you]_425-endymion . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} In the meantime , [Endymion]_425-endymion by no means shared the pleasurable excitement of [[his]_425-endymion fair friend]_{4672-his fair friend} . [His]_4673-his was an agitated walk from [the Albany]_{8193-the albany} to [Whitehall]_67-whitehall , where [he]_425-endymion resumed [his]_425-endymion duties moody and disquieted . There was a large correspondence this morning , which was a distraction and a relief , until the bell of [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} sounded , and [he]_425-endymion was in attendance on [[his]_425-endymion chief]_{1660-his chief} . “ It is a great secret , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , “ but [I]_{326-mr. wilton} think [I]_{326-mr. wilton} ought to tell [you]_425-endymion ; instead of resigning , [the government]_{818-the government} have decided to dissolve . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} think it a mistake , but [I]_{326-mr. wilton} stand by [[my]_{326-mr. wilton} friends]_{6710-my friends} . [They]_{6710-my friends} believe the Irish vote will be very large , and with cheap bread will carry [us]_8923-we through . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} think the stronger [we]_8923-we shall be in [Ireland]_74-ireland the weaker [we]_8923-we shall be in [England]_7-england , and [I]_{326-mr. wilton} doubt whether [our]_8923-we cheap bread will be cheap enough . These [Manchester]_{33-manchester} associations have altered the aspect of affairs . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} have been thinking a good deal about [your]_425-endymion position . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} should like , before [we]_8923-we broke up , to have seen [you]_425-endymion provided for by [some permanent office of importance in which [you]_425-endymion might have been useful to [the state]_{1022-the state}]_{8924-some permanent office of importance in which you might have been useful to the state} , but it is difficult to manage these things suddenly . However , now [we]_8923-we have time at any rate to look about [us]_8923-we . Still , if [I]_{326-mr. wilton} could have seen [you]_425-endymion permanently attached to [this office]_{8926-this office} in a responsible position , [I]_{326-mr. wilton} should have been glad . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} impressed upon [the chief]_{6623-the chief} yesterday that [you]_425-endymion are most fit for it . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ Oh ! do not think of [me]_{499-lady montfort} , [dear sir]_{3222-dear sir} ; [you]_425-endymion have been always too kind to [me]_{499-lady montfort} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall be content with [my]_{499-lady montfort} lot . All [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall regret is ceasing to serve [you]_425-endymion . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [[Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ’s carriage]_{4676-lady montfort ’s carriage} drove up to [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} just as [Endymion]_425-endymion reached the door . [She]_{499-lady montfort} took [his]_425-endymion arm with eagerness ; [she]_{499-lady montfort} seemed breathless with excitement . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} fear [I]_{499-lady montfort} am very late , but if [you]_425-endymion had gone away [I]_{499-lady montfort} should never have pardoned [you]_425-endymion . [I]_{499-lady montfort} have been kept by listening to all the new appointments from [Lady Bellasyse]_{612-lady bellasyse} . [They]_8929-they quite think [we]_8930-we are out ; [you]_425-endymion may be sure [I]_{499-lady montfort} did not deny it . [I]_{499-lady montfort} have so much to tell [you]_425-endymion . Come into [[[my]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{7235-my lord} ’s room]_{8932-my lord ’s room} ; [he]_{7235-my lord} is away fishing . Think of fishing at such a crisis ! [I]_{499-lady montfort} can not tell [you]_425-endymion how pleased [I]_{499-lady montfort} was with [my]_{499-lady montfort} visit to [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} quite agreed with [me]_{499-lady montfort} in everything . ‘ It must be done , ’ [she]_{499-lady montfort} said . How very right ! and [I]_{499-lady montfort} have almost done it . [I]_{499-lady montfort} will have a certain seat ; no chances . Let [us]_8930-we have something to fall back upon . If not in [office]_6714-office [we]_8930-we shall be in opposition . [All men]_{7242-all men} must sometime or other be in opposition . There [you]_425-endymion will form [yourself]_425-endymion . It is a great thing to have had some official experience . It will save [you]_425-endymion from [[mares]_8935-mares ’ nests]_{8936-mares ’ nests} , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} will give parties without end , and never rest till [I]_{499-lady montfort} see [you]_425-endymion [prime minister]_{6997-prime minister} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} So [she]_4677-i threw [herself]_4677-i into [[her]_4677-i husband]_{986-her husband} ’s easy chair , tossed [her]_4677-i parasol on the table , and then [she]_4677-i said , “ But what is the matter with [you]_425-endymion , [Endymion]_425-endymion ? [you]_425-endymion look quite sad . [You]_425-endymion do not mean [you]_425-endymion really take [our]_8938-our defeat — which is not certain yet — so much to heart . Believe [me]_4677-i , opposition has its charms ; indeed , [I]_4677-i sometimes think the principal reason why [I]_4677-i have enjoyed [our]_8938-our ministerial life so much is , that it has been from the first a perpetual struggle for existence . ”_[4677-i] “ [I]_425-endymion do not pretend to be quite indifferent to the probably impending change , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ but [I]_4677-i can not say there is anything about it which would affect [my]_4677-i feelings very deeply . ”_[4677-i] “ What is it , then ? ”_[4677-i] “ It is this business about which [you]_425-endymion and [Myra]_466-myra are so kindly interesting [yourselves]_8938-our , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion with some emotion ; “ [I]_425-endymion do not think [I]_425-endymion could go into parliament . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Not go into parliament ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} exclaimed [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ Why , what are [men]_1114-men made for except to go into parliament ? [I]_{499-lady montfort} am indeed astounded . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_425-endymion do not disparage parliament , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “ much the reverse . It is a life that [I]_425-endymion think would suit [me]_425-endymion , and [I]_425-endymion have often thought the day might come ”_{[425-endymion]} — — “ The day has come , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “ and not a bit too soon . [Mr. Fox]_{387-mr. fox} went in before [he]_{387-mr. fox} was of age , and [all young men of spirit]_{8940-all young men of spirit} should do the same . Why ! [you]_425-endymion are two - and - twenty ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ It is not [my]_425-endymion age , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion hesitatingly ; “ [I]_425-endymion am not afraid about that , for from the life which [I]_425-endymion have led of late years , [I]_425-endymion know a good deal about [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Then what is it , [dear Endymion]_425-endymion ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} impatiently . “ It will make a great change in [my]_425-endymion life , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion calmly , but with earnestness , “ and one which [I]_425-endymion do not feel justified in accepting . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} repeat to [you]_425-endymion , that [you]_425-endymion need give [yourself]_425-endymion no anxiety about the seat , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ It will not cost [you]_425-endymion a shilling . [I]_{499-lady montfort} and [[your]_425-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} have arranged all that . As [she]_{499-lady montfort} very wisely said , ‘ It must be done , ’ and it is done . All [you]_425-endymion have to do is to write an address , and make plenty of speeches , and [you]_425-endymion are M.P. for life , or as long as [you]_425-endymion like . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Possibly ; [a parliamentary adventurer]_{8943-a parliamentary adventurer} , [I]_425-endymion might swim or [I]_425-endymion might sink ; the chances are it would be the latter , for storms would arise , when [those disappear who have no root in [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{8944-those disappear who have no root in the country} , and no fortune to secure [them]_{8944-those disappear who have no root in the country} breathing time and a future . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , [I]_{499-lady montfort} did not expect , when [you]_425-endymion handed [me]_{499-lady montfort} out of [[my]_{499-lady montfort} carriage]_{8263-my carriage} to - day , that [I]_{499-lady montfort} was going to listen to a homily on prudence . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ It is not very romantic , [I]_425-endymion own , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ but [my]_{499-lady montfort} prudence is at any rate not a commonplace caught up from copy - books . [I]_{499-lady montfort} am only two - and - twenty , but [I]_{499-lady montfort} have had some experience , and it has been very bitter . [I]_{499-lady montfort} have spoken to [you]_425-endymion , [dearest lady]_{8947-dearest lady} , sometimes of [my]_{499-lady montfort} earlier life , for [I]_{499-lady montfort} wished [you]_425-endymion to be acquainted with it , but [I]_{499-lady montfort} observed also [you]_425-endymion always seemed to shrink from such confidence , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} ceased from touching on what [I]_{499-lady montfort} saw did not interest [you]_425-endymion . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Quite a mistake . It greatly interested [me]_{499-lady montfort} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} know all about [you]_425-endymion and everything . [I]_{499-lady montfort} know [you]_425-endymion were not always [a clerk in [a public office]_{7443-a public office}]_{4216-a clerk in a public office} , but [the spoiled child of splendour]_{8950-the spoiled child of splendour} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} know [[your]_425-endymion father]_{6930-your father} was [a dear good man]_{8952-a dear good man} , but [he]_{6930-your father} made a mistake , and followed [the Duke of [Wellington]_{17-wellington}]_{370-the duke of wellington} instead of [Mr. Canning]_{327-mr. canning} . Had [he]_{6930-your father} not , [he]_{6930-your father} would probably be alive now , and certainly [Secretary of State]_{3113-secretary of state} , like [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . But [you]_425-endymion must not make a mistake , [Endymion]_425-endymion . [My]_{499-lady montfort} business in life , and [[your]_425-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} ’s too , is to prevent [your]_425-endymion making mistakes . And [you]_425-endymion are on the eve of making a very great one if [you]_425-endymion lose this golden opportunity . Do not think of the past ; [you]_425-endymion dwell on it too much . Be like [me]_{499-lady montfort} , live in the present , and when [you]_425-endymion dream , dream of the future . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Ah ! the present would be adequate , it would be fascination , if [I]_425-endymion always had such a companion as [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , shaking [his]_425-endymion head . “ What surprises [me]_{499-lady montfort} most , what indeed astounds [me]_{499-lady montfort} , is that [Myra]_466-myra should join in this counsel — [Myra]_466-myra , who knows all , and who has felt it perhaps deeper even than [I]_{499-lady montfort} did . But [I]_{499-lady montfort} will not obtrude these thoughts on [you]_425-endymion , best and dearest of [friends]_7075-friends . [I]_{499-lady montfort} ought not to have made to [you]_425-endymion the allusions to [my]_{499-lady montfort} private position which [I]_{499-lady montfort} have done , but it seemed to [me]_{499-lady montfort} the only way to explain [my]_{499-lady montfort} conduct , otherwise inexplicable . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ And to whom ought [you]_425-endymion to say these things if not to [me]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “ whom [you]_425-endymion called just now [[your]_425-endymion best and dearest friend]_{8956-your best and dearest friend} ? [I]_{499-lady montfort} wish to be such to [you]_425-endymion . Perhaps [I]_{499-lady montfort} have been too eager , but , at any rate , it was eagerness for [your]_425-endymion welfare . Let [us]_8957-us then be calm . Speak to [me]_{499-lady montfort} as [you]_425-endymion would to [Myra]_466-myra . [I]_{499-lady montfort} can not be [[your]_425-endymion twin]_{8958-your twin} , but [I]_{499-lady montfort} can be [[your]_425-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} in feeling . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [He]_4679-i took [her]_{499-lady montfort} hand and gently pressed it to [his]_4679-i lips ; [his]_4679-i eyes would have been bedewed , had not the dreadful sorrows and trials of [his]_4679-i life much checked [his]_4679-i native susceptibility . Then speaking in a serious tone , [he]_4679-i said , “ [I]_4679-i am not without ambition , dearest [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; [I]_4679-i have had visions which would satisfy even [you]_{499-lady montfort} ; but partly from [my]_4679-i temperament , still more perhaps from the vicissitudes of [my]_4679-i life , [I]_4679-i have considerable waiting powers . [I]_4679-i think if [one]_6769-one is patient and watches , all will come of which [one]_6769-one is capable ; but [no one]_{6647-no one} can be [patient who is not independent]_{8963-patient who is not independent} . [My]_4679-i wants are moderate , but [their]_8964-their fulfilment must be certain . The break - up of [the government]_{818-the government} , which deprives [me]_4679-i of [my]_4679-i salary as [a private secretary]_{3617-a private secretary} , deprives [me]_4679-i of luxuries which [I]_4679-i can do without — a horse , a brougham , a stall at the play , a flower in [my]_4679-i button - hole — but [[my]_4679-i clerkship]_{8967-my clerkship} is [my]_4679-i freehold . As long as [I]_4679-i possess it , [I]_4679-i can study , [I]_4679-i can work , [I]_4679-i can watch and comprehend all the machinery of government . [I]_4679-i can move in society , without which [a public man]_{1944-a public man} , whatever [his]_{1944-a public man} talents or acquirements , is in life playing at [blind - man]_{8969-blind - man} ’s buff . [I]_4679-i must sacrifice this citadel of [my]_4679-i life if [I]_4679-i go into parliament . Do not be offended , therefore , if [I]_4679-i say to [you]_8970-you , as [I]_4679-i shall say to [Myra]_466-myra , [I]_4679-i have made up [my]_4679-i mind not to surrender it . It is true [I]_4679-i have the misfortune to be a year older than [Charles Fox]_{613-charles fox} when [he]_{613-charles fox} entered [the senate]_{1008-the senate} , but even with this great disadvantage [I]_4679-i am sometimes conceited enough to believe that [I]_4679-i shall succeed , and to back [myself]_4679-i against the field . ”_[4679-i] [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was delighted when the great secret was out , and [he]_{442-waldershare} found that [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} intended to dissolve , and not resign . It was on a Monday that [Lord John Russell]_{419-lord john russell} made this announcement , and [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} met [Endymion]_425-endymion in [the lobby of [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons}]_{4681-the lobby of the house of commons} . “ [I]_425-endymion congratulate [you]_425-endymion , [[my]_425-endymion dear boy]_{7284-my dear boy} ; [[your]_425-endymion fellows]_{8973-your fellows} , at least , have pluck . If [they]_{8973-your fellows} lose , which [I]_425-endymion think [they]_{8973-your fellows} will , [they]_{8973-your fellows} will have gained at least three months of power , and irresponsible power . Why ! [they]_{8973-your fellows} may do anything in the interval , and no doubt will . [You]_425-endymion will see ; [they]_{8973-your fellows} will make [their]_{8973-your fellows} chargers consuls . It beats the Bed - Chamber Plot , and [I]_425-endymion always admired that . One hundred days ! Why , [the Second Empire]_{8974-the second empire} lasted only one hundred days . But what days ! what excitement ! [They]_{8973-your fellows} were worth a hundred years at [Elba]_222-elba . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [[Your]_425-endymion friends]_{8975-your friends} do not seem quite so pleased as [you]_425-endymion are , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [[My]_425-endymion friends]_{6710-my friends} , as [you]_425-endymion call [them]_{6710-my friends} , are [old fogies]_{8977-old fogies} , and want to divide the spoil among [the ancient hands]_{8978-the ancient hands} . It will be a great thing for [Peel]_332-peel to get rid of [some of [these old friends]_{8980-these old friends}]_{8979-some of these old friends} . A dissolution permits [the powerful]_{8981-the powerful} to show [their]_{8981-the powerful} power . There is [Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} , for example ; now [he]_8982-he will have an opportunity of letting [them]_{8975-your friends} know who [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} is . [I]_425-endymion have a dream ; [he]_8982-he must be [Master of the Horse]_{8983-master of the horse} . [I]_425-endymion shall never rest till [I]_425-endymion see [Imogene]_420-imogene riding in [that golden coach]_{8984-that golden coach} , and breaking the line with all the honours of [royalty]_3866-royalty . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , ”_{[4683-the editor of a newspaper]} said [the editor of a newspaper]_{4683-the editor of a newspaper} , seizing [his]_{4683-the editor of a newspaper} watched - for opportunity as [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} and [Endymion]_425-endymion separated , “ do [you]_425-endymion think [you]_425-endymion could favour [me]_{4683-the editor of a newspaper} this evening with [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ’s address ? [We]_4684-we have always supported [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ’s views on the corn laws , and if put clearly and powerfully before [the country]_{6643-the country} at this junction , the effect might be great , perhaps even , if sustained , decisive . ”_{[4683-the editor of a newspaper]} Eight - and - forty hours and more had elapsed since the conversation between [Endymion]_425-endymion and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; [they]_4684-we had not been happy days . For the first time during [their]_4684-we acquaintance there had been constraint and embarrassment between [them]_4684-we . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} no longer opposed [his]_425-endymion views , but [she]_{499-lady montfort} did not approve them . [She]_{499-lady montfort} avoided the subject ; [she]_{499-lady montfort} looked uninterested in all that was going on around [her]_{499-lady montfort} ; talked of joining [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{1542-her lord} and going a - fishing ; felt [he]_425-endymion was right in [his]_425-endymion views of life . “ Dear [Simon]_552-simon was always right , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} and then [she]_{499-lady montfort} sighed , and then [she]_{499-lady montfort} shrugged [her]_{499-lady montfort} pretty shoulders . [Endymion]_425-endymion , though [he]_425-endymion called on [her]_{499-lady montfort} as usual , found there was nothing to converse about ; politics seemed tacitly forbidden , and when [he]_425-endymion attempted small talk [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} seemed absent — and once absolutely yawned . What amazed [Endymion]_425-endymion still more was , that , under these rather distressing circumstances , [he]_425-endymion did not find adequate support and sympathy in [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} . [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} did not question the propriety of [his]_425-endymion decision , but [she]_{499-lady montfort} seemed quite as unhappy and as dissatisfied as [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ What [you]_425-endymion say , [dearest Endymion]_425-endymion , is quite unanswerable , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} alone perhaps can really know that ; but what [I]_{499-lady montfort} feel is , [I]_{499-lady montfort} have failed in life . [My]_{499-lady montfort} dream was to secure [you]_425-endymion greatness , and now , when the first occasion arrives , it seems [I]_{499-lady montfort} am more than powerless . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [Dearest sister]_{8987-dearest sister} ! [you]_425-endymion have done so much for [me]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Nothing , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ; “ what [I]_{499-lady montfort} have done for [you]_425-endymion would have been done by [every sister in [this metropolis]_{8989-this metropolis}]_{8988-every sister in this metropolis} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} dreamed of other things ; [I]_{499-lady montfort} fancied , with [my]_{499-lady montfort} affection and [my]_{499-lady montfort} will , [I]_{499-lady montfort} could command events , and place [you]_425-endymion on a pinnacle . [I]_{499-lady montfort} see [my]_{499-lady montfort} folly now ; [others]_728-others have controlled [your]_425-endymion life , not [I]_{499-lady montfort} — as was most natural ; natural , but still bitter . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [Dearest Myra]_466-myra ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ It is so , [Endymion]_425-endymion . Let [us]_8991-us deceive [ourselves]_8991-us no longer . [I]_{499-lady montfort} ought not to have rested until [you]_425-endymion were in a position which would have made [you]_425-endymion [a master of [your]_425-endymion destiny]_{8992-a master of your destiny} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ But if there should be such a thing as destiny , it will not submit to the mastery of [man]_6751-man . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Do not split words with [me]_{499-lady montfort} ; [you]_425-endymion know what [I]_{499-lady montfort} mean ; [you]_425-endymion feel what [I]_{499-lady montfort} mean ; [I]_{499-lady montfort} mean much more than [I]_{499-lady montfort} say , and [you]_425-endymion understand much more than [I]_{499-lady montfort} say . [[My]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{7235-my lord} told [me]_{499-lady montfort} to ask [you]_425-endymion to dine with [us]_8995-us , if [you]_425-endymion called , but [I]_{499-lady montfort} will not ask [you]_425-endymion . There is no joy in meeting at present . [I]_{499-lady montfort} feel as [I]_{499-lady montfort} felt in [our]_8995-us last year at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Oh ! do n’t say that , dear [Myra]_466-myra ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} and [Endymion]_425-endymion sprang forward and kissed [her]_4687-her very much . “ Trust [me]_425-endymion ; all will come right ; a little patience , and all will come right . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} have had patience enough in life , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ; “ years of patience , the most doleful , the most dreary , the most dark and tragical . And [I]_{499-lady montfort} bore it all , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} bore it well , because [I]_{499-lady montfort} thought of [you]_425-endymion , and had confidence in [you]_425-endymion , and confidence in [your]_425-endymion star ; and because , like [an idiot]_{8996-an idiot} , [I]_{499-lady montfort} had schooled [myself]_{499-lady montfort} to believe that , if [I]_{499-lady montfort} devoted [my]_{499-lady montfort} will to [you]_425-endymion , that star would triumph . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} So , [the reader]_{4688-the reader} will see , that [[our]_4689-our hero]_{4690-our hero} was not in a very serene and genial mood when [he]_{4690-our hero} was buttonholed by [the editor in [the lobby]_{4692-the lobby}]_{4691-the editor in the lobby} , and , it is feared , [he]_{4690-our hero} was unusually curt with [that gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} , which [editors]_4694-editors do not like , and sometimes reward with a leading article in consequence , on the character and career of [[our]_4689-our political chief]_{4695-our political chief} , perhaps with some passing reference to [jacks - in - office]_{4696-jacks - in - office} , and the superficial impertinence of [private secretaries]_{4433-private secretaries} . [These wise and amiable speculators on public affairs]_{4698-these wise and amiable speculators on public affairs} should , however , sometimes charitably remember that [even ministers]_{4699-even ministers} have [their]_{4699-even ministers} chagrins , and that the trained temper and imperturbable presence of mind of [[their]_{4699-even ministers} aides]_{4700-their aides} - [de - camp]_{4701-de - camp} are not absolutely proof to all the infirmities of human nature . [Endymion]_425-endymion had returned [home]_726-home from [the lobby]_{4692-the lobby} , depressed and dispirited . The last incident of [our]_4689-our life shapes and colours [our]_4689-our feelings . Ever since [he]_425-endymion had settled in [London]_10-london , [his]_425-endymion life might be said to have been happy , gradually and greatly prosperous . The devotion of [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} and the eminent position [she]_{1096-his sister} had achieved , the friendship of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , and the kindness of society , who had received [him]_425-endymion with open arms , [his]_425-endymion easy circumstances after painful narrowness of means , [his]_425-endymion honourable and interesting position — these had been the chief among many other causes which had justly rendered [Endymion Ferrars]_425-endymion [a satisfied and contented man]_{4705-a satisfied and contented man} . And it was more than to be hoped that not one of these sources would be wanting in [his]_425-endymion future . And yet [he]_425-endymion felt dejected , even to unhappiness . [Myra]_466-myra figured to [his]_425-endymion painful consciousness only as deeply wounded in [her]_466-myra feelings , and [he]_425-endymion somehow the cause ; [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , from whom [he]_425-endymion had never received anything but smiles and inspiring kindness , and witty raillery , and affectionate solicitude for [his]_425-endymion welfare , offended and estranged . And as for [society]_1025-society , perhaps it would make a great difference in [his]_425-endymion position if [he]_425-endymion were no longer [a private secretary to [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister}]_{3618-a private secretary to a cabinet minister} and only [a simple clerk]_{4709-a simple clerk} ; [he]_425-endymion could not , even at this melancholy moment , dwell on [his]_425-endymion impending loss of income , though that increase at the time had occasioned [him]_425-endymion , and [those who loved [him]_425-endymion]_{4710-those who loved him} , so much satisfaction . And yet was [he]_425-endymion in fault ? Had [his]_425-endymion decision been a narrow - minded and craven one ? [He]_425-endymion could not bring [himself]_425-endymion to believe so — [his]_425-endymion conscience assured [him]_425-endymion that [he]_425-endymion had acted rightly . After all that [he]_425-endymion had experienced , [he]_425-endymion was prepared to welcome [an obscure]_{4711-an obscure} , but could not endure a humiliating position . It was a long summer evening . [The House]_{929-the house} had not sat after the announcement of [the ministers]_{7762-the ministers} . The twilight lingered with a charm almost as irresistible as among [woods and waters]_{4714-woods and waters} . [Endymion]_425-endymion had been engaged to dine out , but had excused [himself]_425-endymion . Had it not been for [the Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} misunderstanding , [he]_425-endymion would have gone ; but that haunted [him]_425-endymion . [He]_425-endymion had not called on [her]_4715-her that day ; [he]_425-endymion really had not courage to meet [her]_4715-her . [He]_425-endymion was beginning to think that [he]_425-endymion might never see [her]_4715-her again ; never , certainly , on the same terms . [She]_4715-her had the reputation of being capricious , though [she]_4715-her had been constant in [her]_4715-her kindness to [him]_425-endymion . Never see [her]_4715-her again , or only see [her]_4715-her changed ! [He]_425-endymion was not aware of the fulness of [his]_425-endymion misery before ; [he]_425-endymion was not aware , until this moment , that unless [he]_425-endymion saw [her]_4715-her every day life would be intolerable . [He]_425-endymion sat down at [his]_425-endymion table , covered with notes in every female handwriting except the right one , and with cards of invitation to banquets and balls and concerts , and “ very earlies , ”_{[4718-a very fashionable young man]} and carpet dances — for [[our]_4716-our friend]_{7110-our friend} was [a very fashionable young man]_{4718-a very fashionable young man} — but what is the use of even being fashionable , if [the person [you]_4720-you love]_{4719-the person you love} cares for [you]_4720-you no more ? And so out of very wantonness , instead of opening notes sealed or stamped with every form of coronet , [he]_425-endymion took up a business - like epistle , closed only with a wafer , and saying in drollery , “ [I]_425-endymion should think a dun , ”_{[425-endymion]} [he]_425-endymion took out a script receipt for 20,000 pounds consols , purchased that morning in the name of Endymion Ferrars , Esq . It was enclosed in half a sheet of note - paper , on which were written these words , in a handwriting which gave no clue of acquaintanceship , or even sex : “ Mind — [you]_4720-you are to send [me]_4715-her [your]_4720-you first frank . ”_[4715-her] It was useless to ask who could it be ? It could only be [one person]_{3320-one person} ; and yet how could it have been managed ? So completely and so promptly ! [[Her]_4715-her lord]_{1542-her lord} , too , away ; the only being , it would seem , who could have effected for [her]_4715-her such a purpose , and [he]_425-endymion the last individual to whom , perhaps , [she]_4715-her would have applied . Was it a dream ? The long twilight was dying away , and it dies away in the Albany a little sooner than it does in [Park Lane]_{223-park lane} ; and so [he]_425-endymion lit the candles on [his]_425-endymion mantel - piece , and then again unfolded the document carefully , and read it and re - read it . It was not a dream . [He]_425-endymion held in [his]_425-endymion hand firmly , and read with [his]_425-endymion eyes clearly , the evidence that [he]_425-endymion was [the uncontrolled master of no slight amount of capital]_{4723-the uncontrolled master of no slight amount of capital} , and which , if treated with prudence , secured to [him]_425-endymion for life an absolute and becoming independence . [His]_425-endymion heart beat and [his]_425-endymion cheek glowed . What [a woman]_{6794-a woman} ! And how true were [Myra]_466-myra ’s last words at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , that [women]_900-women would be [[his]_425-endymion best friends]_{4726-his best friends} in life ! [He]_425-endymion ceased to think ; and , dropping into [his]_425-endymion chair , fell into a reverie , in which the past and the future seemed to blend , with some mingling of a vague and almost ecstatic present . It was a dream of [fair women]_{4727-fair women} , and even fairer thoughts , domestic tenderness and romantic love , mixed up with strange vicissitudes of lofty and fiery action , and passionate passages of eloquence and power . The clock struck and roused [him]_425-endymion from [his]_425-endymion musing . [He]_425-endymion fell from the clouds . Could [he]_425-endymion accept this boon ? Was [his]_425-endymion doing so consistent with that principle of independence on which [he]_425-endymion had resolved to build up [his]_425-endymion life ? The boon thus conferred might be recalled and returned ; not legally indeed , but by a stronger influence than any law — the consciousness on [his]_425-endymion part that the feeling of interest in [his]_425-endymion life which had prompted it might change — would , must change . It was the romantic impulse of [a young and fascinating woman , who had been to [him]_425-endymion invariably kind , but who had a reputation for caprice , which was not unknown to [him]_425-endymion]_{4728-a young and fascinating woman , who had been to him invariably kind , but who had a reputation for caprice , which was not unknown to him} . It was a wild and beautiful adventure ; but only that . [He]_425-endymion walked up and down [[his]_425-endymion rooms]_{2477-his rooms} for a long time , sometimes thinking , sometimes merely musing ; sometimes in a pleased but gently agitated state of almost unconsciousness . At last [he]_425-endymion sate down at [his]_425-endymion writing - table , and wrote for some time ; and then directing the letter to [the Countess of [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort}]_{4730-the countess of montfort} , [he]_425-endymion resolved to change the current of [his]_425-endymion thoughts , and went to [a club]_{4731-a club} . Morning is not romantic . Romance is the twilight spell ; but morn is bright and joyous , prompt with action , and full of sanguine hope . Life has few difficulties in the morning , at least , none which [we]_4732-we can not conquer ; and [a private secretary to [a minister , young and prosperous]_{4734-a minister , young and prosperous}]_{4733-a private secretary to a minister , young and prosperous} , at [his]_{4734-a minister , young and prosperous} first meal , surrounded by dry toast , all the newspapers , and piles of correspondence , asking and promising everything , feels with pride and delight the sense of powerful and responsible existence . [Endymion]_425-endymion had glanced at all the leading articles , had sorted in the correspondence the grain from the chaff , and had settled in [his]_425-endymion mind [those who must be answered]_{4735-those who must be answered} and [those who must be seen]_{4736-those who must be seen} . The strange incident of last night was of course not forgotten , but removed , as it were , from [his]_425-endymion consciousness in the bustle and pressure of active life , when [[his]_425-endymion servant]_{2475-his servant} brought [him]_425-endymion a letter in a handwriting [he]_425-endymion knew right well . [He]_425-endymion would not open it till [he]_425-endymion was alone , and then it was with a beating heart and a burning cheek . [LADY MONTFORT]_{499-lady montfort} ’S LETTER “ What is it all about ? and what does it all mean ? [I]_{499-lady montfort} should have thought some great calamity had occurred if , however distressing , it did not appear in some sense to be gratifying . What is gratifying ? [You]_8997-you deal in conundrums , which [I]_{499-lady montfort} never could find out . Of course [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall be at [home]_726-home to [you]_8997-you at any time , if [you]_8997-you wish to see [me]_{499-lady montfort} . Pray come on at once , as [I]_{499-lady montfort} detest mysteries . [I]_{499-lady montfort} went to the play last night with [[your]_8997-you sister]_{6987-your sister} . [[We]_9000-we both of [us]_9000-we]_{9001-we both of us} rather expected to see [you]_8997-you , but it seems neither of [us]_9000-we had mentioned to [you]_8997-you [we]_9000-we were going . [I]_{499-lady montfort} did not , for [I]_{499-lady montfort} was too low - spirited about [your]_8997-you affairs . [You]_8997-you lost nothing . The piece was stupid beyond expression . [We]_9000-we laughed heartily , at least [I]_{499-lady montfort} did , to show [we]_9000-we were not afraid . [[My]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{7235-my lord} came [home]_726-home last night suddenly . [Odo]_595-odo is going to stand for [the county]_{6822-the county} , and [[his]_595-odo borough]_{7677-his borough} is vacant . What an opportunity it would have been for [you]_8997-you ! a certain seat . But [I]_{499-lady montfort} care for [no boroughs]_{9006-no boroughs} now . [[My]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{7235-my lord} will want [you]_8997-you to dine with [him]_595-odo to - day ; [I]_{499-lady montfort} hope [you]_8997-you can come . Perhaps [he]_595-odo will not be able to see [you]_8997-you this morning , as [[his]_595-odo agent]_{9008-his agent} will be with [him]_595-odo about these elections . Adieu ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} If [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} did not like conundrums , [she]_{499-lady montfort} had succeeded , however , in sending one sufficiently perplexing to [Endymion]_425-endymion . Could it be possible that [the writer of this letter]_{4738-the writer of this letter} was [the unknown benefactress of the preceding eve]_{4739-the unknown benefactress of the preceding eve} ? [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was not [a mystifier]_{4740-a mystifier} . [Her]_{499-lady montfort} nature was singularly frank and fearless , and when [Endymion]_425-endymion told [her]_{499-lady montfort} everything that had occurred , and gave [her]_{499-lady montfort} the document which originally [he]_425-endymion had meant to bring with [him]_425-endymion in order to return it , [her]_{499-lady montfort} amazement and [her]_{499-lady montfort} joy were equal . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} wish [I]_{499-lady montfort} had sent it , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “ but that was impossible . [I]_{499-lady montfort} do not care who did send it ; [I]_{499-lady montfort} have no female curiosity except about matters which , by knowledge , [I]_{499-lady montfort} may influence . This is finished . [You]_9009-you are free . [You]_9009-you can not hesitate as to [your]_9009-you course . [I]_{499-lady montfort} never could speak to [you]_9009-you again if [you]_9009-you did hesitate . Stop here , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} will go to [[my]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{7235-my lord} . This is a great day . If [we]_9011-we can settle only to - day that [you]_9009-you shall be [the candidate for [[our]_9011-we borough]_{9013-our borough}]_{9012-the candidate for our borough} , [I]_{499-lady montfort} really shall not much care for the change of ministry . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was a long time away . [Endymion]_425-endymion would have liked to have gone forth on [his]_425-endymion affairs , but [she]_{499-lady montfort} had impressed upon [him]_425-endymion so earnestly to wait for [her]_{499-lady montfort} return that [he]_425-endymion felt [he]_425-endymion could not retire . [The room]_{943-the room} was one to which [he]_425-endymion was not unaccustomed , otherwise , [its]_{943-the room} contents would not have been uninteresting ; [her]_{499-lady montfort} portrait by [more than one great master]_{4742-more than one great master} , a miniature of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} in a Venetian dress upon [her]_{499-lady montfort} writing - table — a table which wonderfully indicated alike [the lady of fashion]_{4744-the lady of fashion} and [the lady of business]_{4745-the lady of business} , for there seemed to be no form in which paper could be folded and emblazoned which was there wanting ; quires of letter paper , and note paper , and notelet paper , from despatches of state to billet - doux , all were ready ; great covers with arms and supporters , more moderate ones with “ Berengaria ”_{[425-endymion]} in letters of glittering fancy , and the destined shells of diminutive effusions marked only with a golden bee . There was another table covered with trinkets and precious toys ; snuff - boxes and patch - boxes beautifully painted , exquisite miniatures , rare fans , cups of agate , birds glittering with gems almost as radiant as the tropic plumage [they]_4746-they imitated , wild animals cut out of ivory , or formed of fantastic pearls — all the spoils of [queens]_4747-queens and [royal mistresses]_{4748-royal mistresses} . Upon the walls were drawings of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} various homes]_{4749-her various homes} ; that of [her]_{499-lady montfort} childhood , as well as of the hearths [she]_{499-lady montfort} ruled and loved . There were a few portraits on the walls also of [those whom [she]_{499-lady montfort} ranked as [[her]_{499-lady montfort} particular friends]_{4751-her particular friends}]_{4750-those whom she ranked as her particular friends} . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was one , another was [the Count of [Ferroll]_561-endymion]_{3891-the count of ferroll} . Time went on ; on a little table , by the side of evidently [her]_{499-lady montfort} favourite chair , was a book [she]_{499-lady montfort} had been reading . It was a German tale of fame , and [Endymion]_425-endymion , dropping into [her]_{499-lady montfort} seat , became interested in a volume which hitherto [he]_425-endymion had never seen , but of which [he]_425-endymion had heard much . Perhaps [he]_425-endymion had been reading for some time ; there was a sound , [he]_425-endymion started and looked up , and then , springing from [his]_425-endymion chair , [he]_425-endymion said , “ Something has happened ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was quite pale , and the expression of [her]_{499-lady montfort} countenance distressed , but when [he]_425-endymion said these words [she]_{499-lady montfort} tried to smile , and said , “ No , no , nothing , nothing,—at least nothing to distress [you]_425-endymion . [[My]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{7235-my lord} hopes [you]_425-endymion will be able to dine with [him]_425-endymion to - day , and tell [him]_425-endymion all the news . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} And then [she]_{499-lady montfort} threw [herself]_{499-lady montfort} into a chair and sighed . “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} should like to have a good cry , as [the servants]_{1359-the servants} say — but [I]_{548-lord montfort} never could cry . [I]_{548-lord montfort} will tell [you]_425-endymion all about it in a moment . [You]_425-endymion were very good not to go . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} It seems that [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} saw [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{1542-her lord} before [the agent , who was waiting]_{4754-the agent , who was waiting} , had had [his]_{4754-the agent , who was waiting} interview , and the opportunity being in every way favourable , [she]_{499-lady montfort} felt the way about obtaining [[his]_{4754-the agent , who was waiting} cousin]_{4350-his cousin} ’s seat for [Endymion]_425-endymion . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} quite embraced this proposal . It had never occurred to [him]_{548-lord montfort} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} had no idea that [Ferrars]_425-endymion contemplated parliament . It was a capital idea . [He]_{548-lord montfort} could not bear reading the parliament reports , and yet [he]_{548-lord montfort} liked to know a little of what was going on . Now , when anything happened of interest , [he]_{548-lord montfort} should have it all from the fountain - head . “ And [you]_{499-lady montfort} must tell [him]_425-endymion , [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [he]_{548-lord montfort} continued , “ that [he]_425-endymion can come and dine [here]_1520-here whenever [he]_425-endymion likes , in boots . It is a settled thing that [M.P.‘s]_{9017-m.p.‘s} may dine in boots . [I]_{4756-the agent} think it a most capital plan . Besides , [I]_{4756-the agent} know it will please [you]_{499-lady montfort} . [You]_{499-lady montfort} will have [[your]_{499-lady montfort} own member]_{9018-your own member} . ”_{[4756-the agent]} Then [he]_{548-lord montfort} rang the bell , and begged [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to remain and see [the agent]_{4756-the agent} . Nothing like the present time for business . [They]_4757-they would make all the arrangements at once , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} would ask [the agent]_{4756-the agent} to dine with [them]_4757-they to - day , and so meet [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . So [the agent]_{4756-the agent} entered , and it was all explained to [him]_{4756-the agent} , calmly and clearly , briefly by [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} , but with fervent amplification by [[his]_425-endymion charming wife]_{4761-his charming wife} . [The agent]_{4756-the agent} several times attempted to make a remark , but for some time [he]_{4756-the agent} was unsuccessful ; [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was so anxious that [he]_{548-lord montfort} should know all about [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , [the most rising young man of the day]_{4763-the most rising young man of the day} , [the son of [the Right Honourable William Pitt Ferrars]_{615-the right honourable william pitt ferrars}]_{4764-the son of the right honourable william pitt ferrars} , who , had [he]_{615-the right honourable william pitt ferrars} not died , would probably have been [prime minister]_{6997-prime minister} , and so on . “ [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion seems to be everything [we]_9019-we could wish , ”_{[4756-the agent]} said [the agent]_{4756-the agent} , “ and as [you]_{499-lady montfort} say , [[my]_{499-lady montfort} lady]_{9020-my lady} , though [he]_425-endymion is young , so was [Mr. Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} have little doubt , after what [you]_{499-lady montfort} say , [[my]_{499-lady montfort} lady]_{9020-my lady} , that it is very likely [he]_425-endymion will in time become as eminent . But what [I]_{499-lady montfort} came up to [town]_6995-town particularly to impress upon [[my]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{7235-my lord} is , that if [Mr. Odo]_595-odo will not stand again , [we]_9019-we are in a very great difficulty . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Difficulty about what ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} impatiently . “ Well , [[my]_{4756-the agent} lady]_{9020-my lady} , if [Mr. Odo]_595-odo stands , there is great respect for [him]_595-odo . The other side would not disturb [him]_595-odo . [He]_595-odo has been [member]_9025-member for some years , and [[my]_{4756-the agent} lord]_{7235-my lord} has been very liberal . But the truth is , if [Mr. Odo]_595-odo does not stand , [we]_9019-we can not command the seat . ”_{[4756-the agent]} “ Not command [the seat]_{9027-the seat} ! Then [our]_9019-we interest must have been terribly neglected . ”_{[4756-the agent]} “ [I]_{4756-the agent} hope not , [[my]_{4756-the agent} lady]_{9020-my lady} , ”_{[4756-the agent]} said [the agent]_{4756-the agent} . “ The fact is , the property is against [us]_9019-we . ”_{[4756-the agent]} “ [I]_{4756-the agent} thought it was all [[my]_{4756-the agent} lord]_{7235-my lord} ’s . ”_{[4756-the agent]} “ No , [[my]_{499-lady montfort} lady]_{9020-my lady} ; the strong interest in [the borough]_{9031-the borough} is [[my]_{499-lady montfort} [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris}]_{9032-my lord beaumaris} . It used to be about equal , but all [the new buildings]_{9033-the new buildings} are in [[Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} ’ part of [the borough]_{9031-the borough}]_{9034-lord beaumaris ’ part of the borough} . It would not have signified if things had remained as in the old days . [The grandfather of [the present lord]_{9037-the present lord}]_{9036-the grandfather of the present lord} was [a Whig]_{8409-a whig} , and always supported [the Montforts]_{523-the montforts} , but that ’s all changed . [The present earl]_{9039-the present earl} has gone over to the other side , and , [I]_{499-lady montfort} hear , is very strong in [his]_{9039-the present earl} views . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} had to communicate all this to [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [You]_425-endymion will meet [the agent]_{4756-the agent} at dinner , but [he]_{4756-the agent} did not give [me]_{610-mr. tadpole} a ray of hope . Go now ; indeed , [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} have kept [you]_425-endymion too long . [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} am so stricken that [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} can scarcely command [my]_{610-mr. tadpole} senses . Only think of [[our]_9041-our borough]_{9013-our borough} being stolen from [us]_9041-our by [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} ! [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} have brought [you]_425-endymion no luck , [Endymion]_425-endymion ; [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} have done [you]_425-endymion nothing but mischief ; [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} am miserable . If [you]_425-endymion had attached [yourself]_425-endymion to [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} , [you]_425-endymion might have been [a member of parliament]_{808-a member of parliament} . ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} In the meantime , the great news being no longer a secret , the utmost excitement prevailed in the world of politics . [The Tories]_{1428-the tories} had quite made up [their]_{1428-the tories} minds that [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} would have resigned , and were sanguine , under such circumstances , of the result . [The parliament]_{4770-the parliament} , which [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} was going to dissolve , was one which had been elected by [their]_{1428-the tories} counsel and under [their]_{1428-the tories} auspices . It was unusual , almost unconstitutional , thus to terminate [the body [they]_{1428-the tories} had created]_{4772-the body they had created} . Nevertheless , [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} , never too delicate in such matters , thought [they]_{6646-the whigs} had a chance , and determined not to lose it . One thing [they]_{6646-the whigs} immediately succeeded in , and that was , frightening [[their]_{6646-the whigs} opponents]_{4575-their opponents} . A dissolution with [the Tories in opposition]_{4775-the tories in opposition} was not pleasant to [that party]_{4776-that party} ; but a dissolution with a cry of “ Cheap bread ! ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} amid [a partially starving population]_{4777-a partially starving population} , was not exactly [the conjuncture of providential circumstances which had long been watched and wished for , and cherished and coddled and proclaimed and promised , by the energetic army of Conservative wire - pullers]_{4778-the conjuncture of providential circumstances which had long been watched and wished for , and cherished and coddled and proclaimed and promised , by the energetic army of conservative wire - pullers} . [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} was very restless at [the crowded Carlton]_{4779-the crowded carlton} , speaking to [every one]_{1385-every one} , unhesitatingly answering every question , alike cajoling and dictatorial , and yet , all the time , watching the door of [the morning room]_{4781-the morning room} with unquiet anxiety . “ [They]_{1428-the tories} will never be able to get up the steam , [Sir Thomas]_{616-sir thomas} ; [the Chartists]_{598-the chartists} are against [them]_{1428-the tories} . [The Chartists]_{9044-the chartists} will never submit to anything that is cheap . In spite of [their]_{9044-the chartists} wild fancies , [they]_{9044-the chartists} are real [John Bulls]_{617-john bulls} . [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} beg [your]_{442-waldershare} pardon , but [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} see [a gentleman [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} must speak to]_{9045-a gentleman i must speak to} , ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} and [he]_{610-mr. tadpole} rushed towards the door as [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} entered . “ Well , what is [your]_{442-waldershare} news ? ”_{[442-waldershare]} asked [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} , affecting unconcern . “ [I]_{442-waldershare} come here for news , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “ This is [[my]_{442-waldershare} Academus]_{9046-my academus} , and [you]_{610-mr. tadpole} , [Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} , are [[my]_{442-waldershare} Plato]_{9047-my plato} . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ Well , if [you]_{442-waldershare} want the words of [a wise man]_{3297-a wise man} , listen to [me]_{442-waldershare} . If [I]_{442-waldershare} had [a great friend]_{9049-a great friend} , which [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} probably has , who wants a great place , these are times in which [such a man]_{9050-such a man} should show [his]_{9050-such a man} power . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ [I]_{442-waldershare} have [a great friend whom [I]_{442-waldershare} wish to have a great place , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare}]_{9051-a great friend whom i wish to have a great place , ” said waldershare} , “ and [I]_{442-waldershare} think [he]_{9051-a great friend whom i wish to have a great place , ” said waldershare} is quite ready to show [his]_{9051-a great friend whom i wish to have a great place , ” said waldershare} power , if [he]_{9051-a great friend whom i wish to have a great place , ” said waldershare} knew exactly how to exercise it . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ What [I]_{442-waldershare} am saying to [you]_{442-waldershare} is not known to [a single person in [this room]_{9053-this room}]_{9052-a single person in this room} , and to only one out of it , but [you]_{442-waldershare} may depend upon what [I]_{442-waldershare} say . [[Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} ’s cousin]_{9054-lord montfort ’s cousin} retires from [Northborough]_{225-northborough} to sit for [the county]_{6822-the county} . [They]_{9054-lord montfort ’s cousin} think [they]_{9054-lord montfort ’s cousin} can nominate [[his]_{9054-lord montfort ’s cousin} successor]_{9056-his successor} as a matter of course . A delusion ; [[your]_{442-waldershare} friend]_{7039-your friend} [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} can command the seat . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ Well , [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} think [you]_{442-waldershare} can depend on [Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , much interested . “ [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} depend upon [you]_{442-waldershare} , ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} said [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} , with a glance of affectionate credulity . “ [The party]_{1547-the party} already owes [you]_{442-waldershare} much . This will be a crowning service . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ [Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} is rather [a queer man to deal with]_{9059-a queer man to deal with} , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} ; “ [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} requires gentle handling . ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} “ [All]_1288-all [the world]_{6658-the world} says [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} consults [you]_{442-waldershare} on everything . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ [All]_1288-all [the world]_{6658-the world} , as usual , is wrong , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “ [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} consults [no one]_{6647-no one} except [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} . ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} “ Well then [we]_9065-they shall do , ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} rejoined [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} triumphantly . “ [[Our]_9065-they man that [I]_{442-waldershare} want [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} to return]_{9066-our man that i want him to return} is [a connection of [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris}]_{9067-a connection of lady beaumaris} , [a Mr. Rodney]_{9068-a mr. rodney} , very anxious to get into parliament , and rich . [I]_{442-waldershare} do not know who [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} is exactly , but it is a good name ; say [a cousin of [Lord Rodney]_{441-lord rodney}]_{9069-a cousin of lord rodney} until the election is over , and then [they]_9065-they may settle it as [they]_9065-they like . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ [A Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} musingly ; “ well , if [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} hear anything [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} will let [you]_{610-mr. tadpole} know . [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} suppose [you]_{610-mr. tadpole} are in pretty good spirits ? ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} “ [I]_{442-waldershare} should like a little sunshine . A cold spring , and now a wet summer , and the certainty of a shocking harvest combined with manufacturing distress spreading daily , is not pleasant , but [the English]_{618-the english} are [a discriminating people]_{9070-a discriminating people} . [They]_{618-the english} will hardly persuade [them]_{618-the english} that [Sir Robert]_332-peel has occasioned the bad harvests . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ [The present men]_{6689-the present men} are clearly responsible for all that , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . There was a reception at [[Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s]_{4782-lady roehampton ’s} this evening . [Very few Tories]_{4783-very few tories} attended it , but [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} was [there]_890-there . [She]_{580-lady beaumaris} never lost an opportunity of showing by [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} presence how grateful [she]_{580-lady beaumaris} was to [Myra]_466-myra for the kindness which had greeted [Imogene]_420-imogene when [she]_{580-lady beaumaris} first entered society . [Endymion]_425-endymion , as was [his]_425-endymion custom when the opportunity offered , rather hung about [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} . [She]_{580-lady beaumaris} always welcomed [him]_425-endymion with unaffected cordiality and evident pleasure . [He]_425-endymion talked to [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} , and then gave way to [others]_728-others , and then came and talked to [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} again , and then [he]_425-endymion proposed to take [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} to have a cup of tea , and [she]_{580-lady beaumaris} assented to the proposal with a brightening eye and a bewitching smile . “ [I]_425-endymion suppose [[your]_{580-lady beaumaris} friends]_{8975-your friends} are very triumphant , [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} ? ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ Yes ; [they]_{8975-your friends} naturally are very excited . [I]_425-endymion confess [I]_425-endymion am not [myself]_425-endymion . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ But [you]_{580-lady beaumaris} ought to be , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ [You]_{580-lady beaumaris} will have an immense position . [I]_425-endymion should think [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} would have any office [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} chose , and [yours]_{580-lady beaumaris} will be [the chief house of the party]_{9073-the chief house of the party} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_425-endymion do not know that [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} would care to have [office]_6714-office , and [I]_425-endymion hardly think any office would suit [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} . As for [myself]_425-endymion , [I]_425-endymion am obliged to be ambitious , but [I]_425-endymion have no ambition , or rather [I]_425-endymion would say , [I]_425-endymion think [I]_425-endymion was happier when [we]_9075-we all seemed to be on the same side . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , those were happy days , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ and these are happy days . And few things make [me]_425-endymion happier than to see [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} admired and appreciated by [every one]_{1385-every one} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_425-endymion wish [you]_425-endymion would not call [me]_425-endymion [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} . That may be , and indeed perhaps is , necessary in society , but when [we]_9075-we are alone , [I]_425-endymion prefer being called by a name which once [you]_425-endymion always and kindly used . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_425-endymion shall always love the name , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ and , ”_[4786-she] [he]_425-endymion added with some hesitation , “ shall always love [her]_4786-she who bears it . ”_[4786-she] [She]_4786-she involuntarily pressed [his]_425-endymion arm , though very slightly ; and then in rather a hushed and hurried tone [she]_4786-she said , “ [They]_9077-they were talking about [you]_425-endymion at dinner to - day . [I]_425-endymion fear this change of government , if there is to be one , will be injurious to [you]_425-endymion — losing [your]_425-endymion private secretaryship to [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , and perhaps other things ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Fortune of war , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “ [we]_9075-we must bear [these haps]_{9078-these haps} . But the truth is , [I]_4786-she think it is not unlikely that there may be a change in [my]_4786-she life which may be incompatible with retaining [my]_4786-she secretaryship under any circumstances . ”_[4786-she] “ [You]_425-endymion are not going to be married ? ”_[4786-she] [she]_4786-she said quickly . “ Not the slightest idea of such an event . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [You]_425-endymion are too young to marry . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , [I]_4786-she am older than [you]_425-endymion . ”_[4786-she] “ Yes ; but [men]_1114-men and [women]_900-women are different in that matter . Besides , [you]_425-endymion have too many [fair friends to marry]_{9081-fair friends to marry} , at least at present . What would [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} say ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , [I]_{580-lady beaumaris} have sometimes thought [[my]_{580-lady beaumaris} sister]_{7169-my sister} wished [me]_{580-lady beaumaris} to marry . ”_{[580-lady beaumaris]} “ But then there are others who are not [sisters]_9083-sisters , but who are equally interested in [your]_4787-you welfare , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} , looking up into [his]_4787-you face with [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} wondrous eyes ; but the lashes were so long , that it was impossible to decide whether the glance was an anxious one or one half of mockery . “ Well , [I]_425-endymion do not think [I]_425-endymion shall ever marry , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “ The change in [my]_{580-lady beaumaris} life [I]_{580-lady beaumaris} was alluding to is one by no means of a romantic character . [I]_{580-lady beaumaris} have some thoughts of trying [my]_{580-lady beaumaris} luck on the hustings , and getting into parliament . ”_{[580-lady beaumaris]} “ That would be delightful , ”_{[580-lady beaumaris]} said [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} . “ Do [you]_4787-you know that it has been one of [my]_425-endymion dreams that [you]_4787-you should be in [parliament]_{776-parliament} ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Ah ! dearest [Imogene]_420-imogene , for [you]_420-imogene said [I]_{580-lady beaumaris} might call [you]_420-imogene [Imogene]_420-imogene , [you]_420-imogene must take care what [you]_420-imogene say . Remember [we]_9085-we are unhappily in different camps . [You]_420-imogene must not wish [me]_{580-lady beaumaris} success in [my]_{580-lady beaumaris} enterprise ; quite the reverse ; it is more than probable that [you]_420-imogene will have to exert all [your]_420-imogene influence against [me]_{580-lady beaumaris} ; yes , canvass against [me]_{580-lady beaumaris} , and wear hostile ribbons , and use all [your]_420-imogene irresistible charms to array electors against [me]_{580-lady beaumaris} , or to detach them from [my]_{580-lady beaumaris} ranks . ”_{[580-lady beaumaris]} “ Even in jest , [you]_{580-lady beaumaris} ought not to say such things , ”_{[580-lady beaumaris]} said [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} . “ But [I]_{580-lady beaumaris} am not in jest , [I]_{580-lady beaumaris} am in dreadful earnest . Only this morning [I]_{580-lady beaumaris} was offered a seat , which [they]_9086-they told [me]_{580-lady beaumaris} was secure ; but when [I]_{580-lady beaumaris} inquired into all the circumstances , [I]_{580-lady beaumaris} found the interest of [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} so great , that it would be folly for [me]_{580-lady beaumaris} to attempt it . ”_{[580-lady beaumaris]} “ What seat ? ”_{[425-endymion]} inquired [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} in a low voice . “ [Northborough]_{225-northborough} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ now held by [[Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} ’s cousin]_{9054-lord montfort ’s cousin} , who is to come in for [[his]_{548-lord montfort} county]_{3733-his county} . [The seat]_{9027-the seat} was offered to [me]_420-imogene , and [I]_420-imogene was told [I]_420-imogene was to be returned without opposition . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} offered it to [you]_420-imogene ? ”_{[420-imogene]} asked [Imogene]_420-imogene . “ [She]_{499-lady montfort} interested [herself]_{499-lady montfort} for [me]_420-imogene , and [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} approved the suggestion . It was described to [me]_420-imogene as a family seat , but when [I]_420-imogene looked into the matter , [I]_420-imogene found that [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} was more powerful than [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ [I]_420-imogene thought that [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was irresistible , ”_{[420-imogene]} said [Imogene]_420-imogene ; “ [she]_{499-lady montfort} carries all before [her]_{499-lady montfort} in society . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ Society and politics have much to do with each other , but [they]_9090-they are not identical . In the present case , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} is powerless . ”_{[580-lady beaumaris]} “ And have [you]_420-imogene formally abandoned the seat ? ”_{[580-lady beaumaris]} inquired [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} . “ Not formally abandoned [it]_9091-it ; that was not necessary , but [I]_420-imogene have dismissed it from [my]_420-imogene mind , and for some time have been trying to find another seat , but hitherto without success . In short , in these days it is no longer possible to step into parliament as if [you]_420-imogene were stepping into [a club]_{4731-a club} . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ If [I]_420-imogene could do anything , however little ? ”_{[420-imogene]} said [Imogene]_420-imogene . “ Perhaps [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} would not like [me]_{580-lady beaumaris} to interfere ? ”_{[580-lady beaumaris]} “ Why not ? ”_{[420-imogene]} “ Oh ! [I]_420-imogene do not know , ”_{[420-imogene]} and then after some hesitation [she]_420-imogene added , “ Is [she]_{499-lady montfort} jealous ? ”_{[420-imogene]} “ Jealous ! why should [she]_{499-lady montfort} be jealous ? ”_{[420-imogene]} “ Perhaps [she]_{499-lady montfort} has had no cause . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ [You]_420-imogene know [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} is [a woman of quick and brilliant feeling]_{9093-a woman of quick and brilliant feeling} , the best of [friends]_7075-friends and [a dauntless foe]_{9095-a dauntless foe} . [Her]_{499-lady montfort} kindness to [me]_420-imogene from the first moment [I]_420-imogene made [her]_{499-lady montfort} acquaintance has been inexpressible , and [I]_420-imogene sincerely believe [she]_{499-lady montfort} is most anxious to serve [me]_420-imogene . But [[our]_9096-us party]_{6642-our party} is not very popular at present ; there is no doubt [the country]_{6643-the country} is against [us]_9096-us . It is tired of [us]_9096-us . [I]_420-imogene feel [myself]_420-imogene the general election will be disastrous . Liberal seats are not abundant just now , quite the reverse , and though [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} has done more than [any one]_{1685-any one} could under the circumstances , [I]_420-imogene feel persuaded , though [you]_9100-you think [her]_{499-lady montfort} irresistible , [she]_{499-lady montfort} will not succeed . ”_{[420-imogene]} “ [I]_420-imogene hardly know [her]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[420-imogene]} said [Imogene]_420-imogene . “ [The world]_{6658-the world} considers [her]_{499-lady montfort} irresistible , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} think [you]_9100-you do . Nevertheless , [I]_{499-lady montfort} wish [she]_{499-lady montfort} could have had [her]_{499-lady montfort} way in this matter , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} think it quite a pity that [Northborough]_{225-northborough} has turned out not to be [a family seat]_{9102-a family seat} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} There was a dinner - party at [[Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} ’s]_{4788-mr. neuchatel ’s} , to which none were asked but [the high government clique]_{4789-the high government clique} . It was the last dinner before the dissolution : “ The dinner of consolation , or hope , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was to be [one of [the guests]_{2190-the guests}]_{4790-one of the guests} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was dressed , and [[her]_{499-lady montfort} carriage]_{1627-her carriage} in [the courtyard]_{4793-the courtyard} , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} had just gone in to see [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{1542-her lord} before [she]_{499-lady montfort} departed . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was extremely fond of jewels , and held that [you]_4795-you could not see them to advantage , or fairly judge of [their]_4796-their water or colour , except on [a beautiful woman]_{4797-a beautiful woman} . When [[his]_{548-lord montfort} wife]_{1261-his wife} was in grand toilette , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} was under the same roof , [he]_{548-lord montfort} liked [her]_{1261-his wife} to call on [him]_{548-lord montfort} in [her]_{1261-his wife} way to [[her]_{1261-his wife} carriage]_{1627-her carriage} , that [he]_{548-lord montfort} might see [her]_{1261-his wife} flashing rivieres and tiaras , the lustre of [her]_{1261-his wife} huge pearls , and the splendour of [her]_{1261-his wife} emeralds and sapphires and rubies . “ Well , [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [he]_{548-lord montfort} said in a playful tone , “ [you]_{504-berengaria} look divine . Never dine out again in a high dress . It distresses [me]_{548-lord montfort} . [Bertolini]_{619-bertolini} was [the only man who ever caught the tournure of [your]_{504-berengaria} shoulders]_{9103-the only man who ever caught the tournure of your shoulders} , and yet [I]_{548-lord montfort} am not altogether satisfied with [his]_{619-bertolini} work . So , [you]_{504-berengaria} are going to dine with [that good Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . Remember [me]_{548-lord montfort} kindly to [him]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . There are [few men]_{9104-few men} [I]_{548-lord montfort} like better . [He]_{469-mr. neuchatel} is so sensible , knows so much , and so much of what is going on . [I]_{548-lord montfort} should have liked very much to have dined with [him]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , but [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} is aware of [my]_{548-lord montfort} unfortunate state . Besides , [[my]_{548-lord montfort} dear]_{6649-my dear} , if [I]_{548-lord montfort} were better [I]_{548-lord montfort} should not have enough strength for [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} dinners . They are really banquets ; [I]_{548-lord montfort} can not stand those ortolans stuffed with truffles and those truffles stuffed with ortolans . Perhaps [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} will come and dine with [us]_9106-we some day off a joint . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [The Queen of [Mesopotamia]_{181-mesopotamia}]_{9107-the queen of mesopotamia} will be here next week , [Simon]_552-simon , and [we]_9106-we must really give [her]_{9107-the queen of mesopotamia} what [you]_552-simon call a joint , and then [we]_9106-we can ask [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} and [a few other people]_{9108-a few other people} . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} was in hopes the dissolution would have carried [everybody]_{6694-everybody} away , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} rather woefully . “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} wish [the Queen of [Mesopotamia]_{181-mesopotamia}]_{9107-the queen of mesopotamia} were a candidate for [some borough]_{9111-some borough} ; [I]_{548-lord montfort} think [she]_{9107-the queen of mesopotamia} would rather like it . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ Well , [we]_9106-we could not return [her]_{9107-the queen of mesopotamia} , [Simon]_552-simon ; do not touch on the subject . But what have [you]_552-simon got to amuse to - day ? ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ Oh ! [I]_{548-lord montfort} shall do very well . [I]_{548-lord montfort} have got [the head of the French detective police]_{9112-the head of the french detective police} to dine with [me]_{548-lord montfort} , and [another man or two]_{9113-another man or two} . Besides , [I]_{548-lord montfort} have got here a most amusing book , ‘ [Topsy Turvy]_{620-topsy turvy} ; ’ it comes out in numbers . [I]_{548-lord montfort} like books that come out in numbers , as there is a little suspense , and [you]_552-simon can not deprive [yourself]_552-simon of all interest by glancing at the last page of the last volume . [I]_{548-lord montfort} think [you]_552-simon must read ‘ [Topsy Turvy]_{620-topsy turvy} , ’ [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . [I]_{548-lord montfort} am mistaken if [you]_552-simon do not hear of it . It is very cynical , which [authors]_9114-authors , who know a little of [the world]_{6658-the world} , are apt to be , and everything is exaggerated , which is another of [their]_9114-authors faults when [they]_9114-authors are only a trifle acquainted with manners . A little knowledge of [the world]_{6658-the world} is a very dangerous thing , especially in literature . But it is clever , and [the man]_{6875-the man} writes a capital style ; and style is everything , especially in fiction . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ And what is the name of [the writer]_{9118-the writer} , [Simon]_552-simon ? ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ [You]_552-simon never heard of it ; [I]_4800-i never did ; but [[my]_4800-i secretary , who lives much in [Bohemia]_226-bohemia , and is a member of [the Cosmopolitan]_{227-the cosmopolitan}]_{9119-my secretary , who lives much in bohemia , and is a member of the cosmopolitan} and knows everything , tells [me]_4800-i [he]_{9118-the writer} has written some things before , but they did not succeed . [His]_{9118-the writer} name is [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} . [I]_4800-i should like to ask [him]_{9118-the writer} to dinner if [I]_4800-i knew how to get at [him]_{9118-the writer} . ”_[4800-i] “ Well , adieu ! [Simon]_552-simon , ”_[4800-i] and , with an agitated heart , though apparent calmness , [she]_4800-i touched [his]_4801-his forehead with [her]_4800-i lips . “ [I]_4800-i expect an unsatisfactory dinner . ”_[4800-i] “ Adieu ! and if [you]_552-simon meet poor [Ferrars]_425-endymion , which [I]_{499-lady montfort} dare say [you]_552-simon will , tell [him]_425-endymion to keep up [his]_425-endymion spirits . [The world]_{6658-the world} is a wheel , and it will all come round right . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} The dinner ought not to have been unsatisfactory , for though there was no novelty among [the guests]_{2190-the guests} , [they]_{2190-the guests} were [all clever and distinguished persons and united by entire sympathy]_{4803-all clever and distinguished persons and united by entire sympathy} . [Several of [the ministers]_{7762-the ministers}]_{4804-several of the ministers} were [there]_890-there , and [the Roehamptons]_{522-the roehamptons} , and [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , and [Endymion]_425-endymion was also [a guest]_{2251-a guest} . But the general tone was a little affected and unnatural ; forced gaiety , and a levity which displeased [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , who fancied [she]_{499-lady montfort} was unhappy because [the country]_{6643-the country} was going to be ruined , but whose real cause of dissatisfaction at the bottom of [her]_{499-lady montfort} heart was the affair of “ [the family seat]_{9121-the family seat} . ”_{[4809-her hero]} [[Her]_{499-lady montfort} hero]_{4809-her hero} , [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , particularly did not please [her]_{499-lady montfort} to - day . [She]_{499-lady montfort} thought [him]_{4809-her hero} flippant and in bad taste , merely because [he]_{4809-her hero} would not look dismal and talk gloomily . “ [I]_{4809-her hero} think [we]_9122-we shall do very well , ”_{[4809-her hero]} [he]_{4809-her hero} said . “ What cry can be better than that of ‘ Cheap bread ? ’ It gives [one]_6769-one an appetite at once . ”_{[472-melchior]} “ But [the Corn - Law League]_{9124-the corn - law league} says [your]_472-melchior bread will not be cheap , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Melchior Neuchatel]_472-melchior . “ [I]_{4809-her hero} wonder whether [the League]_{210-the league} has really any power in [the constituencies]_{3088-the constituencies} , ”_{[4809-her hero]} said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [I]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} doubt it . [They]_{210-the league} may have in time , but then in the interval trade will revive . [I]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} have just been reading [Mr. Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} ’s speech . [We]_9122-we shall hear more of [that man]_{7143-that man} . [You]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} will not be troubled about any of [your]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} seats ? ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} [he]_{4809-her hero} said , in a lower tone of sympathy , addressing [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , who was [[his]_{4809-her hero} immediate neighbour]_{4810-his immediate neighbour} . “ [[Our]_9122-we seats]_{9127-our seats} ? ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} said [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , as if waking from a dream . “ Oh , [I]_{861-a minister} know nothing about [them]_{9127-our seats} , nor do [I]_{861-a minister} understand why there is a dissolution . [I]_{861-a minister} trust that parliament will not be dissolved without voting the money for the observation of the transit of [Venus]_621-venus . ”_{[861-a minister]} “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} think the Roman Catholic vote will carry [us]_9122-we through , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [a minister]_{861-a minister} . “ Talking of [Roman Catholics]_{9128-roman catholics} , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} said [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , “ is it true that [Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} has gone over to [Rome]_57-rome ? ”_{[4812-a colleague]} “ No truth in it , ”_{[4812-a colleague]} replied [a colleague]_{4812-a colleague} . “ [He]_{548-lord montfort} has gone to [Rome]_57-rome — there is no doubt of that , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} has been there some time , but only for distraction . [He]_{548-lord montfort} had overworked [himself]_{548-lord montfort} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [He]_{548-lord montfort} might have been [a Dean]_{9129-a dean} if [he]_{548-lord montfort} had been [a practical man]_{2956-a practical man} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} whispered [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “ and on the high road to [a bishopric]_{9131-a bishopric} . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} “ That is what [we]_9122-we want , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} ; “ [we]_9122-we want [a few practical men]_{9132-a few practical men} . If [we]_9122-we had [a practical man]_{2956-a practical man} as [Chancellor of the Exchequer]_{9134-chancellor of the exchequer} , [we]_9122-we should not be in [the scrape in which [we]_9122-we now are]_{9135-the scrape in which we now are} . ”_{[4812-a colleague]} “ It is not likely that [Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} will leave [the Church]_{6648-the church} with a change of government possibly impending . [We]_9122-we could do nothing for [him]_{548-lord montfort} with [his]_{548-lord montfort} views , but [he]_{548-lord montfort} will wait for [Peel]_332-peel . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Oh ! [Peel]_332-peel will never stand [those high - fliers]_{9137-those high - fliers} . [He]_332-peel put [the Church]_{6648-the church} into [a Lay Commission]_{9139-a lay commission} during [his]_332-peel last government . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} “ [Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} will never give up Anglicanism while there is a chance of becoming [a Laud]_{9140-a laud} . When that chance vanishes , trust [my]_{499-lady montfort} word , [Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} will make [his]_{548-lord montfort} bow to [the Vatican]_{228-the vatican} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Well , [I]_{499-lady montfort} must say , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “ if [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} were [a clergyman]_{1471-a clergyman} [I]_{469-mr. neuchatel} should be [a Roman Catholic]_{9142-a roman catholic} . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} “ Then [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} could not marry . What a compliment to [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ! ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} “ Nay ; it is because [I]_481-adriana could not marry that [I]_481-adriana am not [a clergyman]_{1471-a clergyman} . ”_{[481-adriana]} [Endymion]_425-endymion had taken [Adriana]_481-adriana down to dinner . [She]_481-adriana looked very well , and was more talkative than usual . “ [I]_481-adriana fear it will be a very great confusion — this general election , ”_{[481-adriana]} [she]_481-adriana said . “ [Papa]_417-papa was telling [us]_9144-us that [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} think of being [a candidate]_{9145-a candidate} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_425-endymion am [a candidate , but without a seat to captivate at present]_{9146-a candidate , but without a seat to captivate at present} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “ but [I]_481-adriana am not without hopes of making some arrangement . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ Well , [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} must tell [me]_481-adriana what [your]_{469-mr. neuchatel} colours are . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ And will [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} wear them ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Most certainly ; and [I]_481-adriana will work [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} a banner if [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} be victorious . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [I]_481-adriana think [I]_481-adriana must win with such a prospect . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [I]_{504-berengaria} hope [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} will win in everything . ”_{[504-berengaria]} When [the ladies]_{930-the ladies} retired , [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} came and sate by the side of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “ What a dreary dinner ! ”_{[504-berengaria]} [she]_{504-berengaria} said . “ Do [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} think so ? ”_{[481-adriana]} “ Well , perhaps it was [my]_481-adriana own fault . Perhaps [I]_481-adriana am not in good cue , but everything seems to [me]_481-adriana to go wrong . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ Things sometimes do go wrong , but then they get right . ”_{[504-berengaria]} “ Well , [I]_481-adriana do not think anything will ever get right with [me]_481-adriana . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [Dear Lady Montfort]_{622-dear lady montfort} , how can [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} say such things ? [You]_{469-mr. neuchatel} who have , and have always had , the world at [your]_{469-mr. neuchatel} feet — and always will have . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} do not know what [you]_{469-mr. neuchatel} mean by having the world at [my]_{499-lady montfort} feet . It seems to [me]_{499-lady montfort} that [I]_{499-lady montfort} have no power whatever — [I]_{499-lady montfort} can do nothing . [I]_{499-lady montfort} am vexed about this business of [[your]_{469-mr. neuchatel} brother]_{7296-your brother} . [[Our]_9148-our people]_{8415-our people} are so stupid . [They]_{8415-our people} have no resource . When [I]_{499-lady montfort} go to [them]_{8415-our people} and ask for a seat , [I]_{499-lady montfort} expect a seat , as [I]_{499-lady montfort} would a shawl at [Howell]_229-howell and [James]_{562-st. james} ’ if [I]_{499-lady montfort} asked for one . Instead of that [they]_{8415-our people} only make difficulties . What [[our]_9148-our party]_{6642-our party} wants is a [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} ; [he]_{610-mr. tadpole} out - manoeuvres [them]_{8415-our people} in every corner . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Well , [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall be deeply disappointed — deeply pained , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “ if [Endymion]_425-endymion is not in this parliament , but if [we]_9148-our fail [I]_{499-lady montfort} will not utterly despair . [I]_{499-lady montfort} will continue to do what [I]_{499-lady montfort} have done all [my]_{499-lady montfort} life , exert [my]_{499-lady montfort} utmost will and power to advance [him]_425-endymion . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} thought [I]_{499-lady montfort} had will and power , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “ but [the conceit]_{9151-the conceit} is taken out of [me]_{499-lady montfort} . [[Your]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{7296-your brother} was to [me]_{499-lady montfort} a source of great interest , from the first moment that [I]_{499-lady montfort} knew [him]_{7296-your brother} . [His]_{7296-your brother} future was an object in life , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} thought [I]_{499-lady montfort} could mould it . What a mistake ! Instead of making [his]_{7296-your brother} fortune [I]_{499-lady montfort} have only dissipated [his]_{7296-your brother} life . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [You]_{499-lady montfort} have been to [him]_{7296-your brother} the kindest and the most valuable of [friends]_7075-friends , and [he]_{7296-your brother} feels it . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ It is no use being kind , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} am valuable to [no one]_{6647-no one} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} often think if [I]_{499-lady montfort} disappeared to - morrow [no one]_{6647-no one} would miss [me]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [You]_{499-lady montfort} are in a morbid mood , [dear lady]_{9156-dear lady} . To - morrow perhaps everything will be right , and then [you]_{499-lady montfort} will feel that [you]_{499-lady montfort} are surrounded by [devoted friends]_{9157-devoted friends} , and by [a husband who adores [you]_{499-lady montfort}]_{9158-a husband who adores you} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} gave a scrutinising glance at [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} as [she]_{499-lady montfort} said this , then shook [her]_{499-lady montfort} head . “ Ah ! there it is , [dear]_9159-dear [Myra]_466-myra . [You]_{499-lady montfort} judge from [your]_{499-lady montfort} own happiness ; [you]_{499-lady montfort} do not know [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} . [You]_{499-lady montfort} know how [I]_{499-lady montfort} love [him]_{548-lord montfort} , but [I]_{499-lady montfort} am perfectly convinced [he]_{548-lord montfort} prefers [my]_{499-lady montfort} letters to [[my]_{499-lady montfort} society]_{9160-my society} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [You]_{499-lady montfort} see what it is to be a [Madame de Sevigne]_{445-madame de sevigne} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , trying to give a playful tone to the conversation . “ [You]_{499-lady montfort} jest , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; “ [I]_{442-waldershare} am quite serious . [No one]_{6647-no one} can deceive [me]_{442-waldershare} ; would that [they]_{6647-no one} could ! [I]_{442-waldershare} have the fatal gift of reading [persons]_9162-persons , and penetrating motives , however deep or complicated [their]_9162-persons character , and what [I]_{442-waldershare} tell [you]_{499-lady montfort} about [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} is unhappily too true . ”_{[442-waldershare]} In the meantime , while this interesting conversation was taking place , [the gentleman who had been the object of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ’s eulogium]_{4814-the gentleman who had been the object of lady montfort ’s eulogium} , [the gentleman who always out - manoeuvred [[her]_{499-lady montfort} friends]_{2771-her friends} at every corner]_{4815-the gentleman who always out - manoeuvred her friends at every corner} , was , though it was approaching midnight , walking up and down [Carlton Terrace]_{65-carlton terrace} with an agitated and indignant countenance , and not alone . “ [I]_{442-waldershare} tell [you]_{499-lady montfort} , [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , [I]_{442-waldershare} know it ; [I]_{442-waldershare} have it almost from [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} [himself]_{507-lord beaumaris} ; [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} has declined to support [[our]_9163-our man]_{9164-our man} , and no doubt will give [his]_{507-lord beaumaris} influence to [the enemy]_{4572-the enemy} . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} do not believe that [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} has made any engagement whatever . ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} “ A pretty state of affairs ! ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} exclaimed [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} . “ [I]_{442-waldershare} do not know what [the world]_{6658-the world} has come to . Here are [gentlemen]_{7122-gentlemen} expecting high places in [the Household]_{887-the household} , and [under - secretaryships of state]_{9169-under - secretaryships of state} , and actually giving away [our]_9163-our seats to [[our]_9163-our opponents]_{6641-our opponents} . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ There is some family engagement about this seat between [the Houses of [Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} and [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort}]_{9171-the houses of beaumaris and montfort} , and [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , who is [a young man]_{6833-a young man} , and who does not know as much about these things as [you]_9173-you and [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} do , naturally wants not to make a mistake . But [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} has promised nothing and [nobody]_2478-nobody . [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} know , [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} might almost say [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} saw the letter , that [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} wrote to [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} this day , asking for an interview to - morrow morning on the matter , and [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} has given [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} an appointment for to - morrow . This [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} know . ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} “ Well , [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} must leave it to [you]_9173-you , ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} said [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} . “ [You]_9173-you must remember what [we]_9175-we are fighting for . The constitution is at stake . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ And [the Church]_{13-the church} , ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “ And the landed interest , [you]_9173-you may rely upon it , ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} said [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} . “ And [your]_9173-you Lordship of the Treasury in [posse]_9176-posse , [Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} . Truly it is a great stake . ”_{[4826-the most sweetly mannered gentleman alive , who not only gave him his hand , but retained his guest]} The interview between [the heads of [the two great houses of [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort}]_{4818-the two great houses of montfort} and [Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris}]_{4817-the heads of the two great houses of montfort and beaumaris} , on which the fate of [a ministry]_{8873-a ministry} might depend , for it should always be recollected that it was only by [a majority of one]_{4820-a majority of one} that [Sir Robert Peel]_332-peel had necessitated the dissolution of parliament , was not carried on exactly in the spirit and with the means which would have occurred to and been practised by the race of [Tadpoles]_623-tadpoles and [Tapers]_624-tapers . [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} was [a very young man]_{2270-a very young man} , handsome , extremely shy , and one who had only very recently mixed with the circle in which [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} was born . It was under the influence of [Imogene]_420-imogene that , in soliciting an interview with [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} had taken for [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} an unusual , not to say unprecedented step . [He]_{507-lord beaumaris} had conjured up to [himself]_{507-lord beaumaris} in [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} the apparition of [a haughty Whig peer]_{4822-a haughty whig peer} , proud of [his]_{4822-a haughty whig peer} order , prouder of [his]_{4822-a haughty whig peer} party , and not over - prejudiced in favour of [one who had quitted those sacred ranks , freezing with arrogant reserve and condescending politeness]_{4823-one who had quitted those sacred ranks , freezing with arrogant reserve and condescending politeness} . In short , [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} was extremely nervous when , ushered by [many servants]_{3883-many servants} through [many chambers]_{4825-many chambers} , there came forward to receive [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} [the most sweetly mannered gentleman alive , who not only gave [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} [his]_{507-lord beaumaris} hand , but retained [his]_{507-lord beaumaris} guest]_{4826-the most sweetly mannered gentleman alive , who not only gave him his hand , but retained his guest} ’s , saying , “ [We]_9177-we are [a sort of cousins]_{9178-a sort of cousins} , [I]_{548-lord montfort} believe , and ought to have been acquainted before , but [you]_{507-lord beaumaris} know perhaps [my]_{548-lord montfort} wretched state , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} though what that was [nobody]_2478-nobody exactly did know , particularly as [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was sometimes seen wading in streams breast - high while throwing [his]_{548-lord montfort} skilful line over [the rushing waters]_{4828-the rushing waters} . “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} remember [[your]_{507-lord beaumaris} grandfather]_{7064-your grandfather} , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [he]_{548-lord montfort} said , “ and with good cause . [He]_{7064-your grandfather} pouched [me]_{507-lord beaumaris} at [Harrow]_125-harrow , and it was the largest pouch [I]_{507-lord beaumaris} ever had . [One]_6769-one does not forget the first time [one]_6769-one had a five - pound note . ”_{[507-lord beaumaris]} And then when [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , blushing and with much hesitation , had stated the occasion of [his]_{507-lord beaumaris} asking for the interview that [they]_4829-they might settle together about the representation of [Northborough]_{225-northborough} in harmony with the old understanding between [the families which [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} trusted]_{4830-the families which he trusted} would always be maintained , [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} assured [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} that [he]_{548-lord montfort} was personally obliged to [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} by [his]_{507-lord beaumaris} always supporting [Odo]_595-odo , regretted that [Odo]_595-odo would retire , and then said if [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} had [any brother]_{4831-any brother} , [cousin]_4832-cousin , or [friend to bring forward]_{4833-friend to bring forward} , [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} need hardly say [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} might count upon [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} . “ [I]_{507-lord beaumaris} am [a Whig]_{8409-a whig} , ”_{[507-lord beaumaris]} [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} continued , “ and so was [[your]_9183-your father]_{6930-your father} , but [I]_{548-lord montfort} am not particularly pleased with the sayings and doings of [[my]_{548-lord montfort} people]_{9185-my people} . Between [ourselves]_{9186-ourselves} , [I]_{548-lord montfort} think [they]_{9185-my people} have been in a little too long , and if [they]_{9185-my people} do anything very strong , if , for instance , [they]_{9185-my people} give office to [O’Connell]_{368-o’connell} , [I]_{548-lord montfort} should not be at all surprised if [I]_{548-lord montfort} were [myself]_{548-lord montfort} to sit on the cross benches . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} It seems there was [no member of the Beaumaris family]_{4834-no member of the beaumaris family} who wished at this juncture to come forward , and being assured of this , [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} remarked there was [a young man of promise who much wished to enter the House of Commons]_{4835-a young man of promise who much wished to enter the house of commons} , not unknown , [he]_{548-lord montfort} believed , to [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , and that was [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . [He]_{507-lord beaumaris} was [the son of [a distinguished man , now departed]_{4837-a distinguished man , now departed} , who in [his]_{4837-a distinguished man , now departed} day had been [a minister of state]_{1927-a minister of state}]_{4836-the son of a distinguished man , now departed , who in his day had been a minister of state} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was quite ready to support [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , if [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} approved of the selection , but [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} placed [himself]_{507-lord beaumaris} entirely in [his]_{507-lord beaumaris} hands . [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , blushing , said [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} quite approved of the selection ; knew [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion very well , and liked [him]_425-endymion very much ; and if [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} sanctioned it , would speak to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion [himself]_{548-lord montfort} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} believed [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was [a Liberal]_{6828-a liberal} , but [he]_{548-lord montfort} agreed with [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , that in these days [gentlemen]_{7122-gentlemen} must be [all of the same opinion if not on the same side]_{4841-all of the same opinion if not on the same side} , and so on . And then [they]_4842-they talked of fishing appropriately to a book of very curious flies that was on the table , and [they]_4842-they agreed if possible to fish together in some famous waters that [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} had in [Hampshire]_{230-hampshire} , and then , as [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} was saying farewell , [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} added , “ Although [I]_{499-lady montfort} never pay visits , because really in [my]_{499-lady montfort} wretched state [I]_{499-lady montfort} can not , there is no reason why [[our]_4842-they wives]_{9187-our wives} should not know each other . Will [you]_{548-lord montfort} permit [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to have the honour of paying [her]_{499-lady montfort} respects to [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Talleyrand]_{377-talleyrand} or [Metternich]_{354-metternich} could not have conducted an interview more skilfully . But these were just the things that [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} did not dislike doing . [His]_{548-lord montfort} great good nature was not disturbed by a single inconvenient circumstance , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} enjoyed the sense of [his]_{548-lord montfort} adroitness . The same day the cards of [Lord]_4843-lord and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} were sent to [Piccadilly Terrace]_{218-piccadilly terrace} , and on the next day the cards of [Lord]_4844-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} were returned to [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} . And on the following day , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , accompanied by [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , would find [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} at [home]_726-home , and after a charming visit , in which [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , though natural to the last degree , displayed every quality which could fascinate even [a woman]_{6794-a woman} , when [she]_{499-lady montfort} put [her]_{499-lady montfort} hand in that of [Imogene]_420-imogene to say farewell , added , “ [I]_{507-lord beaumaris} am delighted to find that [we]_9188-we are [cousins]_9189-cousins . ”_{[507-lord beaumaris]} A few days after this interview , parliament was dissolved . It was the middle of a wet June , and the season received its coup de grace . Although [Endymion]_425-endymion had [no rival]_{4847-no rival} , and apparently no prospect of a contest , [his]_425-endymion labours as [a candidate]_{9145-a candidate} were not slight . [The constituency]_{3073-the constituency} was numerous , and [every member of [it]_{3073-the constituency}]_{4850-every member of it} expected to be called upon . To each [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion had to expound [his]_425-endymion political views , and to receive from each a cordial assurance of a churlish criticism . All this [he]_425-endymion did and endured , accompanied by about [fifty of [the principal inhabitants]_{4852-the principal inhabitants}]_{4851-fifty of the principal inhabitants} , [members of [[his]_425-endymion committee]_{4854-his committee} , who insisted on never leaving [his]_425-endymion side , and prompting [him]_425-endymion at every new door which [he]_425-endymion entered with contradictory reports of the political opinions of [the indweller]_{4855-the indweller} , or confidential informations how they were to be managed and addressed]_{4853-members of his committee , who insisted on never leaving his side , and prompting him at every new door which he entered with contradictory reports of the political opinions of the indweller , or confidential informations how they were to be managed and addressed} . The principal and most laborious incidents of the day were festivals which [they]_4856-they styled luncheons , when [the candidate]_{4857-the candidate} and the ambulatory committee were quartered on [some principal citizen]_{4858-some principal citizen} with an elaborate banquet of several courses , and in which [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion ’ health was always pledged in sparkling bumpers . After the luncheon came two or three more hours of what was called canvassing ; then , in a state of horrible repletion , [the fortunate candidate , who had no contest]_{4859-the fortunate candidate , who had no contest} , had to dine with [another principal citizen]_{4860-another principal citizen} , with real turtle soup , and gigantic turbots , entrees in the shape of volcanic curries , and rigid venison , sent as a compliment by [a neighbouring peer]_{4861-a neighbouring peer} . This last ceremony was necessarily hurried , as [Endymion]_425-endymion had every night to address in some ward [a body of [the electors]_{4863-the electors}]_{4862-a body of the electors} . When this had been going on for a few days , [the borough]_{9031-the borough} was suddenly placarded with posting bills in colossal characters of true blue , warning [the Conservative electors]_{4865-the conservative electors} not to promise [their]_{4865-the conservative electors} votes , as [a distinguished candidate of the right sort]_{4866-a distinguished candidate of the right sort} would certainly come forward . At the same time there was a paragraph in a local journal that [a member of a noble family]_{4867-a member of a noble family} , illustrious in the naval annals of [the country]_{6643-the country} , would , if sufficiently supported , solicit the suffrages of [the independent electors]_{4869-the independent electors} . “ [We]_9190-we think , by the allusion to the navy , that it must be [Mr. Hood of Acreley]_{625-mr. hood of acreley} , ”_{[507-lord beaumaris]} said [[Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} ’ agent]_{4870-lord beaumaris ’ agent} to [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , “ but [he]_{625-mr. hood of acreley} has not the ghost of a chance . [I]_425-endymion will ride over and see [him]_{625-mr. hood of acreley} in the course of the day . ”_{[425-endymion]} This placard was of course [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} ’s last effort , but [that worthy gentleman]_{4871-that worthy gentleman} soon forgot [his]_{4871-that worthy gentleman} mortification about [Northborough]_{225-northborough} in the general triumph of [his]_{4871-that worthy gentleman} party . [The Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} were nowhere , though [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion was returned without opposition , and in the month of August , still wondering at the rapid , strange , and even mysterious incidents , that had so suddenly and so swiftly changed [his]_425-endymion position and prospects in life , took [his]_425-endymion seat in [that House in whose galleries [he]_425-endymion had so long humbly attended]_{4873-that house in whose galleries he had so long humbly attended} as [the private secretary of [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister}]_{8841-the private secretary of a cabinet minister} . [[His]_425-endymion friends]_{844-his friends} were still in office , though [the country]_{6643-the country} had sent up a majority of ninety against [them]_{844-his friends} , and [Endymion]_425-endymion took [his]_425-endymion seat behind the Treasury bench , and exactly behind [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . The debate on the address was protracted for three nights , and then [they]_4878-they divided at three o’clock in the morning , and then all was over . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , who had vindicated [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} with admirable vigour and felicity , turned round to [Endymion]_425-endymion , and smiling said in the sweetest tone , “ [I]_{610-mr. tadpole} did not enlarge on [our]_9191-our greatest feat , namely , that [we]_9191-our had governed [the country]_{6643-the country} for two years without a majority . [Peel]_332-peel would never have had the pluck to do that . ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} Notwithstanding the backsliding of [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} and the unprincipled conduct of [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , [they]_4878-they were both rewarded as [the latter gentleman]_{4880-the latter gentleman} projected — [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} accepted a high post in [the Household]_{887-the household} , and [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was appointed [Under - Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs]_{4882-under - secretary of state for foreign affairs} . [Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} was a little glum about it , but it was inevitable . “ The fact is , ”_{[610-mr. tadpole]} as [the world]_{6658-the world} agreed , “ [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} is [the only Tory woman]_{9193-the only tory woman} . [They]_4878-they have nobody who can receive except [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} The changes in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} were still greater than those in the administration . Never were [so many new members]_{4885-so many new members} , and [Endymion]_425-endymion watched [them]_{4885-so many new members} , during the first days , and before the debate on the address , taking the oaths at the table in batches with much interest . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{4886-mr. bertie tremaine} was returned , and [[his]_{4886-mr. bertie tremaine} brother]_{7268-his brother} , [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{4888-mr. tremaine bertie} . [Job Thornberry]_396-job was member for [a manufacturing town]_{4889-a manufacturing town} , with which [he]_396-job was not otherwise connected . [Hortensius]_{458-hortensius} was successful , and [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} for [a metropolitan borough]_{4890-a metropolitan borough} , but what pleased [Endymion]_425-endymion more than anything was the return of [[his]_425-endymion valued friend]_{4891-his valued friend} [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , who a short time before had acceded to [the paternal estate]_{4892-the paternal estate} ; [all these gentlemen]_{4893-all these gentlemen} were [Liberals]_{8373-liberals} , and were destined to sit on the same side of [the House]_{929-the house} as [Endymion]_425-endymion . After the fatal vote , [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} all left [town]_6995-town . Society in general had been greatly dispersed , but parliament had to remain sitting until October . “ [We]_9194-we are going to [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} said one day to [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ and [we]_9194-we had counted on seeing [you]_425-endymion [there]_890-there , but [I]_425-endymion have been thinking much of [your]_425-endymion position since , and [I]_425-endymion am persuaded , that [we]_9194-we must sacrifice pleasure to higher objects . This is really a crisis in [your]_425-endymion life , and much , perhaps everything , depends on [your]_425-endymion not making a mistake now . What [I]_425-endymion want to see [you]_425-endymion is [a great statesman]_{8148-a great statesman} . This is a political economy parliament , both sides alike thinking of the price of corn and all that . Finance and commerce are [everybody]_{6694-everybody} ’s subjects , and are most convenient to make speeches about for [men who can not speak French and who have had no education]_{9198-men who can not speak french and who have had no education} . Real politics are the possession and distribution of power . [I]_425-endymion want to see [you]_425-endymion give [your]_425-endymion mind to foreign affairs . There [you]_425-endymion will have [no rivals]_{9199-no rivals} . There are a great many subjects which [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} can not take up , but which [you]_425-endymion could very properly , and [you]_425-endymion will have always the benefit of [his]_425-endymion counsel , and , when necessary , [his]_425-endymion parliamentary assistance ; but foreign affairs are not to be mastered by mere reading . [Bookworms]_{9200-bookworms} do not make [chancellors of state]_{9201-chancellors of state} . [You]_425-endymion must become acquainted with the great actors in the great scene . There is nothing like personal knowledge of [the individuals who control the high affairs]_{9202-the individuals who control the high affairs} . That has made the fortune of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . What [I]_425-endymion think [you]_425-endymion ought to do , without doubt ought to do , is to take advantage of this long interval before the meeting of parliament , and go to [Paris]_43-paris . [Paris]_43-paris is now [the Capital of Diplomacy]_{8125-the capital of diplomacy} . It is not the best time of the year to go [there]_890-there , but [you]_425-endymion will meet [a great many people of the diplomatic world]_{9205-a great many people of the diplomatic world} , and if the opportunity offers , [you]_425-endymion can vary the scene , and go to [some baths which [princes]_860-princes and [ministers]_{6766-ministers} frequent]_{9206-some baths which princes and ministers frequent} . [The Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} is now at [Paris]_43-paris , and [minister for [[his]_{3891-the count of ferroll} court]_{9211-his court}]_{9210-minister for his court} . [You]_425-endymion know [him]_{3891-the count of ferroll} ; that is well . But [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} is [[my]_425-endymion greatest friend]_{9212-my greatest friend} , and , as [you]_425-endymion know , [we]_9213-we habitually correspond . [He]_{3891-the count of ferroll} will do everything for [you]_425-endymion , [I]_425-endymion am sure , for [my]_425-endymion sake . It is not pleasant to be separated ; [I]_425-endymion do not wish to conceal that ; [I]_425-endymion should have enjoyed [your]_425-endymion society at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , but [I]_425-endymion am doing right , and [you]_425-endymion will some day thank [me]_425-endymion for it . [We]_9213-we must soften the pang of separation by writing to [each other]_{916-each other} every day , so when [we]_9213-we meet again it will only be as if [we]_9213-we had parted yesterday . Besides — who knows?—I may run over [myself]_425-endymion to [Paris]_43-paris in the winter . [[My]_425-endymion lord]_{7235-my lord} always liked [Paris]_43-paris ; [the only place [he]_{7235-my lord} ever did]_{9216-the only place he ever did} , but [I]_425-endymion am not very sanguine [he]_{7235-my lord} will go ; [he]_{7235-my lord} is so afraid of being asked to dinner by [[our]_9213-we ambassador]_{9217-our ambassador} . ”_{[425-endymion]} In all lives , the highest and the humblest , there is a crisis in the formation of character , and in the bent of the disposition . It comes from many causes , and from some which on the surface are apparently even trivial . It may be a book , a speech , a sermon ; [a man]_{807-a man} or [a woman]_{6794-a woman} ; a great misfortune or a burst of prosperity . But the result is the same ; a sudden revelation to [ourselves]_4900-our of [our]_4900-our secret purpose , and a recognition of [our]_4900-our perhaps long shadowed , but now masterful convictions . A crisis of this kind occurred to [Endymion]_425-endymion the day when [he]_425-endymion returned to [[his]_425-endymion chambers]_{4901-his chambers} , after having taken the oaths and [his]_425-endymion seat in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . [He]_425-endymion felt the necessity of being alone . For nearly the last three months [he]_425-endymion had been [the excited actor in a strange and even mysterious drama]_{4903-the excited actor in a strange and even mysterious drama} . There had been for [him]_425-endymion no time to reflect ; all [he]_425-endymion could aim at was to comprehend , and if possible control , the present and urgent contingency ; [he]_425-endymion had been called upon , almost unceasingly , to do or to say something sudden and unexpected ; and it was only now , when the crest of the ascent had been reached , that [he]_425-endymion could look around [him]_425-endymion and consider [the new world]_{4904-the new world} opening to [his]_425-endymion gaze . The greatest opportunity that can be offered to [an Englishman]_{2922-an englishman} was now [his]_4906-his — a seat in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . It was [his]_4906-his almost in the first bloom of youth , and yet after advantageous years of labour and political training , and it was combined with a material independence on which [he]_425-endymion never could have counted . A love of power , a passion for distinction , a noble pride , which had been native to [his]_425-endymion early disposition , but which had apparently been crushed by the enormous sorrows and misfortunes of [his]_425-endymion childhood , and which had vanished , as it were , before the sweetness of that domestic love which had been the solace of [his]_425-endymion adversity , now again stirred their dim and mighty forms in [his]_425-endymion renovated , and , as it were , inspired consciousness . “ If this has happened at twenty - two , ”_{[425-endymion]} thought [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ what may not occur if the average life of [man]_6751-man be allotted to [me]_{4393-the count} ? At any rate , [I]_{4393-the count} will never think of anything else . [I]_{4393-the count} have a purpose in life , and [I]_{4393-the count} will fulfil it . It is a charm that its accomplishment would be the most grateful result to [the two beings [I]_{4393-the count} most love in [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{9219-the two beings i most love in the world} . ”_{[4393-the count]} So when [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} shortly after opened [her]_{499-lady montfort} views to [Endymion]_425-endymion as to [his]_425-endymion visiting [Paris]_43-paris , and [his]_425-endymion purpose in so doing , the seeds were thrown on a willing soil , and [he]_425-endymion embraced [her]_{499-lady montfort} counsels with the deepest interest . [His]_425-endymion intimacy with [the Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion was the completing event of this epoch of [his]_425-endymion life . [Their]_4908-their acquaintance had been slight in [England]_7-england , for after [the Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} Tournament [the Count]_{4393-the count} had been appointed to [Paris]_43-paris , where [he]_{4393-the count} was required ; but [he]_{4393-the count} received [Endymion]_561-endymion with a cordiality which contrasted with [his]_{4393-the count} usual demeanour , which , though frank , was somewhat cynical . “ This is not a favourable time to visit [Paris]_43-paris , ”_{[4393-the count]} [he]_{4393-the count} said , “ so far as society is concerned . There is some business stirring in [the diplomatic world]_{9221-the diplomatic world} , which has re - assembled [the fraternity]_{9222-the fraternity} for the moment , and [the King]_{6628-the king} is at [St. Cloud]_{231-st. cloud} , but [you]_9224-you may make some acquaintances which may be desirable , and at any rate look about [you]_9224-you and clear the ground for the coming season . [I]_{4393-the count} do not despair of [[our]_4908-their dear friend]_{9225-our dear friend} coming over in the winter . It is one of the hopes that keep [me]_{4393-the count} alive . What [a woman]_{6794-a woman} ! [You]_9224-you may count [yourself]_9224-you fortunate in having [such a friend]_{9227-such a friend} . [I]_{4393-the count} do . [I]_{4393-the count} am not particularly fond of [female society]_{3758-female society} . [Women]_900-women chatter too much . But [I]_{4393-the count} prefer the society of [a first - rate woman]_{7532-a first - rate woman} to that of [any man]_{3054-any man} ; and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} is [a first - rate woman]_{7532-a first - rate woman} — [I]_{4393-the count} think the greatest since [Louise of Savoy]_{563-louise of savoy} ; infinitely beyond the Princess d’Ursins . ”_{[4393-the count]} The “ business that was then stirring in [the diplomatic world]_{9221-the diplomatic world} , ”_{[3891-the count of ferroll]} at a season when the pleasures of [Parisian]_232-parisian society could not distract [him]_4910-him , gave [Endymion]_561-endymion a rare opportunity of studying [that singular class of [human beings]_{3137-human beings} which is accustomed to consider [states]_4913-states and [nations]_2720-nations]_{4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations} as [individuals]_{3194-individuals} , and speculate on [their]_{4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations} quarrels and misunderstandings , and the remedies which [they]_{4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations} require , in a tongue peculiar to [themselves]_{4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations} , and in language which often conveys a meaning exactly opposite to that which it seems to express . Diplomacy is hospitable , and [a young Englishman of graceful mien , well introduced]_{4916-a young englishman of graceful mien , well introduced} , and [a member of the House of Commons]_{4917-a member of the house of commons} — [that awful assembly which produces those dreaded blue books which strike terror in the boldest of [foreign statesmen]_{4919-foreign statesmen}]_{4918-that awful assembly which produces those dreaded blue books which strike terror in the boldest of foreign statesmen} — was not only received , but courted , in [the interesting circle in which [Endymion]_561-endymion found [himself]_561-endymion]_{4920-the interesting circle in which endymion found himself} . There [he]_4910-him encountered [men grey with the fame and wisdom of half a century of deep and lofty action]_{4921-men grey with the fame and wisdom of half a century of deep and lofty action} , [men who had struggled with the first Napoleon]_{4922-men who had struggled with the first napoleon} , and had sat in the Congress of [Vienna]_28-vienna ; [others , hardly less celebrated , who had been suddenly borne to high places by the revolutionary wave of 1830]_{4923-others , hardly less celebrated , who had been suddenly borne to high places by the revolutionary wave of 1830} , and who had justly retained [their]_{4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations} exalted posts when [so many competitors with an equal chance had long ago , with equal justice]_{4924-so many competitors with an equal chance had long ago , with equal justice} , subsided into the obscurity from which [they]_{4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations} ought never to have emerged . Around [these chief personages]_{4925-these chief personages} were others not less distinguished by [their]_{4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations} abilities , but [a more youthful generation , who knew how to wait , and were always prepared or preparing for the inevitable occasion when it arrived]_{4926-a more youthful generation , who knew how to wait , and were always prepared or preparing for the inevitable occasion when it arrived} — [fine and trained writers]_{4927-fine and trained writers} , who could interpret in sentences of graceful adroitness the views of [[their]_{4927-fine and trained writers} chiefs]_{4434-their chiefs} ; or [sages in precedents]_{4929-sages in precedents} , walking dictionaries of diplomacy , and [masters of every treaty]_{4930-masters of every treaty} ; and [private secretaries reading human nature]_{4931-private secretaries reading human nature} at a glance , and collecting every shade of opinion for the use and guidance of [[their]_{4931-private secretaries reading human nature} principals]_{4932-their principals} . Whatever [their]_4933-their controversies in the morning , [their]_4933-their critical interviews and [their]_4933-their secret alliances , all were smiles and graceful badinage at the banquet and the reception ; as if [they]_4933-their had only come to [Paris]_43-paris to show [their]_4933-their brilliant uniforms , [their]_4933-their golden fleeces , and [their]_4933-their grand crosses , and [their]_4933-their broad ribbons with more tints than the iris . “ [I]_{3891-the count of ferroll} will not give [them]_4933-their ten years , ”_{[3891-the count of ferroll]} said [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} , lighting [his]_{3891-the count of ferroll} cigarette , and addressing [Endymion]_561-endymion on [their]_4933-their return from one of these assemblies ; “ [I]_{3891-the count of ferroll} sometimes think hardly five . ”_{[3891-the count of ferroll]} “ But where will the blow come from ? ”_{[3891-the count of ferroll]} “ Here ; there is no movement in [Europe]_6-europe except in [France]_12-france , and here it will always be a movement of subversion . ”_{[3891-the count of ferroll]} “ A pretty prospect ! ”_{[3891-the count of ferroll]} “ The sooner [you]_561-endymion realise it the better . The system here is supported by [journalists]_{9234-journalists} and [bankers]_9235-bankers ; [two influential classes]_{9236-two influential classes} , but [the millions]_{9237-the millions} care for neither ; rather , [I]_{3891-the count of ferroll} should say , dislike both . ”_{[3891-the count of ferroll]} “ Will the change affect [Europe]_6-europe ? ”_{[3891-the count of ferroll]} “ Inevitably . [You]_561-endymion rightly say [Europe]_6-europe , for that is a geographical expression . There is no State in [Europe]_6-europe ; [I]_{3891-the count of ferroll} exclude [[your]_561-endymion own country]_{9238-your own country} , which belongs to [every division of [the globe]_{9240-the globe}]_{9239-every division of the globe} , and is fast becoming more commercial than political , and [I]_{3891-the count of ferroll} exclude [Russia]_47-russia , for [she]_47-russia is essentially oriental , and [her]_47-russia future will be entirely [the East]_{233-the east} . ”_{[3891-the count of ferroll]} “ But there is [Germany]_46-germany ! ”_{[3891-the count of ferroll]} “ Where ? [I]_{4393-the count} can not find it on the maps . [Germany]_46-germany is divided into [various districts]_{9241-various districts} , and when there is a war , they are ranged on different sides . Notwithstanding [our]_9242-our reviews and annual encampments , [Germany]_46-germany is practically as weak as [Italy]_45-italy . [We]_9242-our have [some kingdoms who are allowed to play at being [first - rate powers]_{9244-first - rate powers}]_{9243-some kingdoms who are allowed to play at being first - rate powers} ; but it is mere play . [They]_{9243-some kingdoms who are allowed to play at being first - rate powers} no more command events than [the King of [Naples]_234-naples]_{9245-the king of naples} or [the Duke of [Modena]_134-modena]_{3111-the duke of modena} . ”_{[4393-the count]} “ Then is [France]_12-france periodically to overrun [Europe]_6-europe ? ”_{[3891-the count of ferroll]} “ So long as it continues to be merely [Europe]_6-europe . ”_{[2827-the count of]} A close intimacy occurred between [Endymion]_561-endymion and [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion . [He]_561-endymion not only became [a permanent guest]_{4936-a permanent guest} at [the official residence]_{4937-the official residence} , but when the Conference broke up , [the Count]_{4393-the count} invited [Endymion]_561-endymion to be [[his]_{4393-the count} companion]_{714-his companion} to [some celebrated baths]_{4940-some celebrated baths} , where [they]_4941-they would meet not only [many of [[his]_{4393-the count} late distinguished colleagues]_{4943-his late distinguished colleagues} , but [[their]_4941-they imperial and royal masters]_{4944-their imperial and royal masters} , seeking alike health and relaxation at this famous rendezvous]_{4942-many of his late distinguished colleagues , but their imperial and royal masters , seeking alike health and relaxation at this famous rendezvous} . “ [You]_9247-you will find it of the first importance in public life , ”_{[2827-the count of]} said [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion , “ to know personally [those who are carrying on the business of [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{9248-those who are carrying on the business of the world} ; so much depends on the character of [an individual]_{8856-an individual} , [his]_{8856-an individual} habits of thought , [his]_{8856-an individual} prejudices , [his]_{8856-an individual} superstitions , [his]_{8856-an individual} social weaknesses , [his]_{8856-an individual} health . Conducting affairs without this advantage is , in effect , an affair of stationery ; it is pens and paper who are in communication , not [human beings]_{3137-human beings} . ”_{[469-mr. neuchatel]} [The brother - in - law of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{4946-the brother - in - law of lord roehampton} was [a sort of personage]_{4947-a sort of personage} . It was very true that [distinguished man]_{4948-distinguished man} was no longer [minister]_814-minister , but [he]_{4948-distinguished man} had been [minister]_814-minister for a long time , and had left a great name . [Foreigners]_{8062-foreigners} rarely know more than [one English minister]_{4952-one english minister} at a time , but [they]_{8062-foreigners} compensated for [their]_{8062-foreigners} ignorance of the aggregate body by even exaggerating the qualities of [the individual with whom [they]_{8062-foreigners} are acquainted]_{4953-the individual with whom they are acquainted} . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had conducted the affairs of [[his]_{4948-distinguished man} country]_{3141-his country} always in a courteous , but still in a somewhat haughty spirit . [He]_{4948-distinguished man} was easy and obliging , and conciliatory in little matters , but where the credit , or honour , or large interests of [England]_7-england were concerned , [he]_{4948-distinguished man} acted with conscious authority . On [the continent of [Europe]_6-europe]_{6776-the continent of europe} , though [he]_{4948-distinguished man} sometimes incurred the depreciation of [the smaller minds]_{4956-the smaller minds} , whose self - love [he]_{4948-distinguished man} may not have sufficiently spared , by [the higher spirits [he]_{4948-distinguished man} was feared and admired]_{4957-the higher spirits he was feared and admired} , and [they]_{4956-the smaller minds} knew , when [he]_{4948-distinguished man} gave [his]_{4948-distinguished man} whole soul to an affair , that [they]_{4956-the smaller minds} were dealing with [a master]_{4958-a master} . [Endymion]_561-endymion was presented to [emperors]_{4959-emperors} and [kings]_6757-kings , and [he]_561-endymion made [his]_561-endymion way with [these exalted personages]_{4961-these exalted personages} . [He]_561-endymion found [them]_{4961-these exalted personages} different from what [he]_561-endymion had expected . [He]_561-endymion was struck by [their]_{4961-these exalted personages} intimate acquaintance with affairs , and by the serenity of [their]_{4961-these exalted personages} judgment . The life was a pleasant as well as an interesting one . Where there are crowned heads , there are always [some charming women]_{4962-some charming women} . [Endymion]_561-endymion found [himself]_561-endymion in a delightful circle . Long days and early hours , and [a beautiful country]_{4963-a beautiful country} , renovate the spirit as well as the physical frame . Excursions to [romantic forests]_{4964-romantic forests} , and visits to picturesque ruins , in the noon of summer , are enchanting , especially with princesses for [[your]_4965-your companions]_{4966-your companions} , bright and accomplished . Yet , notwithstanding some distractions , [Endymion]_561-endymion never omitted writing to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} every day . The season at [Paris]_43-paris , which commenced towards the end of the year , was a lively one , and especially interesting to [Endymion]_561-endymion , who met there a great many of [[his]_561-endymion friends]_{844-his friends} . After [his]_561-endymion visit to [the baths]_{4968-the baths} [he]_561-endymion had travelled alone for a few weeks , and saw [some famous places of which [he]_561-endymion had long heard]_{4969-some famous places of which he had long heard} . [A poet]_{2763-a poet} was then sitting on the throne of [Bavaria]_235-bavaria , and was realising [his]_{2763-a poet} dreams in the creation of [an ideal capital]_{4971-an ideal capital} . [The Black Forest]_{236-the black forest} is [a land of romance]_{4972-a land of romance} . [He]_561-endymion saw [Walhalla]_237-walhalla , too , crowning [the Danube]_{4973-the danube} with the genius of [Germany]_46-germany , as mighty as [the stream]_{4974-the stream} [itself]_{4974-the stream} . Pleasant it is to wander among [the quaint cities here clustering together]_{4975-the quaint cities here clustering together} : [Nuremberg]_{238-nuremberg} with all [its]_{238-nuremberg} ancient art , imperial Augsburg , and [Wurzburg]_239-wurzburg with [[its]_239-wurzburg priestly palace]_{4976-its priestly palace} , beyond the splendour of [many kings]_{4977-many kings} . A summer in [Suabia]_240-suabia is a great joy . But what a contrast to [the Rue de la Paix]_{241-the rue de la paix} , bright and vivacious , in which [he]_561-endymion now finds [himself]_561-endymion , and [the companion of [the Neuchatel family]_{2709-the neuchatel family}]_{4978-the companion of the neuchatel family} ! [Endymion]_561-endymion had only returned to [Paris]_43-paris the previous evening , and [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} had preceded [him]_561-endymion by a week ; so [they]_{468-the neuchatels} had seen [everybody]_{6694-everybody} and could tell [him]_561-endymion everything . [Lord]_4981-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} were [there]_890-there , and [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} [[their]_{468-the neuchatels} companion]_{4983-their companion} , [[her]_{410-mrs. rodney} husband]_{986-her husband} detained in [London]_10-london by some mysterious business ; it was thought a seat in parliament , which [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} had persuaded [him]_561-endymion might be secured on a vacancy occasioned by a successful petition . [They]_{468-the neuchatels} had seen [the Count of [Ferroll]_561-endymion , who was going to dine with [them]_{468-the neuchatels} that day , and [Endymion]_561-endymion]_561-endymion was invited to meet [him]_561-endymion . It was [Adriana]_481-adriana ’s first visit to [Paris]_43-paris , and [she]_481-adriana seemed delighted with it ; but [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} preferred [the gay capital]_{4985-the gay capital} when it was out of season . [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} [himself]_{469-mr. neuchatel} was always in high spirits,—sanguine and self - satisfied . [He]_{469-mr. neuchatel} was [an Orleanist]_{4986-an orleanist} , had always been so , and sympathised with the apparently complete triumph of [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} principles—“real liberal principles , no nonsense ; there was more gold in [the Bank of [France]_12-france]_{9252-the bank of france} than in [any similar establishment in [Europe]_6-europe]_{9253-any similar establishment in europe} . After all , wealth is the test of the welfare of [a people]_{6674-a people} , and the test of wealth is the command of the precious metals . Eh ! [Mr. Member of Parliament]_{9255-mr. member of parliament} ? ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} And [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} eye flashed fire , and [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} seemed to smack [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} lips at the very thought and mention of these delicious circumstances . [They]_4987-they were in [[a jeweller]_{4988-a jeweller} ’s shop]_{4989-a jeweller ’s shop} , and [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} was choosing a trinket for a wedding present . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} seemed infinitely distressed . “ What do [you]_{9255-mr. member of parliament} think of this , [Adriana]_481-adriana ? It is simple and in good taste . [I]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} should like it for [myself]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} , and yet [I]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} fear it might not be thought fine enough . ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} “ This is pretty , [mamma]_7281-mamma , and new , ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} and [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} held before [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} mother]_{1374-her mother} a bracelet of much splendour . “ Oh , no ! that will never do , [dear Adriana]_481-adriana ; [they]_4987-they will say [we]_4987-they are purse - proud . ”_{[476-mrs. neuchatel]} “ [I]_561-endymion am afraid [they]_4987-they will always say that , [mamma]_7281-mamma , ”_{[561-endymion]} and [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} sighed . “ It is a long time since [we]_4987-they all separated , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion to [Adriana]_481-adriana . “ Months ! [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} said [you]_{9255-mr. member of parliament} were [the first runaway]_{9258-the first runaway} . [I]_481-adriana think [you]_{9255-mr. member of parliament} were quite right . [Your]_{9255-mr. member of parliament} new life now will be fresh to [you]_{9255-mr. member of parliament} . If [you]_{9255-mr. member of parliament} had remained , it would only have been associated with defeat and discomfiture . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [I]_481-adriana am so happy to be in [parliament]_{776-parliament} , that [I]_481-adriana do not think [I]_481-adriana could ever associate such a life with discomfiture . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ Does it make [you]_561-endymion very happy ? ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Adriana]_481-adriana , looking at [him]_561-endymion rather earnestly . “ Very happy . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ [I]_407-sylvia am glad of that . ”_[407-sylvia] [The Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} had [a house at [Paris]_43-paris]_{4991-a house at paris} — [one of [the fine hotels of [the First Empire]_{4994-the first empire}]_{4993-the fine hotels of the first empire}]_{4992-one of the fine hotels of the first empire} . [It]_{4991-a house at paris} was inhabited generally by [one of [the nephews]_{7956-the nephews}]_{4995-one of the nephews} , but [it]_{4991-a house at paris} was always ready to receive [them]_{7956-the nephews} with every luxury and every comfort . But [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} [herself]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} particularly disliked [Paris]_43-paris , and [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} rarely accompanied [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} husband]_{986-her husband} in [his]_{986-her husband} frequent but brief visits to [the gay city]_{4998-the gay city} . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had yielded on this occasion to the wish of [Adriana]_481-adriana , whom [she]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had endeavoured to bring up in a wholesome prejudice against French taste and fashions . The dinner to - day was exquisite , in [a chamber of many - coloured marbles]_{4999-a chamber of many - coloured marbles} , and where there was no marble there was gold , and when the banquet was over , [they]_5000-they repaired to [saloons]_5001-saloons hung with satin of a delicate tint which exhibited to perfection a choice collection of [Greuse]_627-greuse and [Vanloo]_628-vanloo . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} dined [there]_890-there as well as [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} , [some of [the French ministers]_{5005-the french ministers}]_{5004-some of the french ministers} , and [two or three illustrious Orleanist celebrities of literature]_{5006-two or three illustrious orleanist celebrities of literature} , who acknowledged and emulated the matchless conversational powers of [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} . [Lord]_5007-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} and [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} completed the party . [Sylvia]_407-sylvia was really peerless . [She]_407-sylvia was by birth half [a Frenchwoman]_{5008-a frenchwoman} , and [she]_407-sylvia compensated for [her]_407-sylvia deficiency in the other moiety , by a series of exquisite costumes , in which [she]_407-sylvia mingled with the spell - born fashion of [France]_12-france [her]_407-sylvia own singular genius in dress . [She]_407-sylvia spoke not much , but looked prettier than ever ; a little haughty , and now and then faintly smiling . What was most remarkable about [her]_407-sylvia was [her]_407-sylvia convenient and complete want of memory . [Sylvia]_407-sylvia had no past . [She]_407-sylvia could not have found [her]_407-sylvia way to [Warwick Street]_{62-warwick street} to save [her]_407-sylvia life . [She]_407-sylvia conversed with [Endymion]_561-endymion with ease and not without gratification , but from all [she]_407-sylvia said , [you]_5009-you might have supposed that [they]_5010-they had been born in the same sphere , and always lived in the same sphere , that sphere being one peopled by [duchesses]_{2102-duchesses} and [countesses]_{5012-countesses} and [gentlemen of fashion]_{5013-gentlemen of fashion} and [ministers of state]_{757-ministers of state} . [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} was different from [[her]_{580-lady beaumaris} sister]_{1871-her sister} almost in all respects , except in beauty , though [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} beauty even was of a higher style than that of [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} . [Imogene]_420-imogene was quite natural , though refined . [She]_420-imogene had a fine disposition . All [her]_420-imogene impulses were good and naturally noble . [She]_420-imogene had a greater intellectual range than [Sylvia]_407-sylvia , and was much more cultivated . This [she]_407-sylvia owed to [her]_407-sylvia friendship with [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , who was entirely devoted to [her]_407-sylvia , and whose main object in life was to make everything contribute to [her]_407-sylvia greatness . “ [I]_407-sylvia hope [he]_{442-waldershare} will come here next week , ”_[407-sylvia] [she]_407-sylvia said to [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ [I]_407-sylvia heard from [him]_{442-waldershare} to - day . [He]_{442-waldershare} is at [Venice]_129-venice . And [he]_{442-waldershare} gives [me]_407-sylvia such lovely descriptions of [that city]_{1601-that city} , that [I]_407-sylvia shall never rest till [I]_407-sylvia have seen it and glided in a gondola . ”_[407-sylvia] “ Well , that [you]_561-endymion can easily do . ”_[407-sylvia] “ Not so easily . [It]_9261-it will never do to interfere with [[my]_{326-mr. wilton} lord]_{7235-my lord} ’s hunting — and when hunting is over there is always something else — [Newmarket]_{113-newmarket} , or [the House of Lords]_{6880-the house of lords} , or rook - shooting . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} “ [I]_561-endymion must say there is something delightful about [Paris]_43-paris , which [you]_561-endymion meet nowhere else , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} to [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ For [my]_561-endymion part , it has the same effect on [me]_561-endymion as a bottle of champagne . When [I]_561-endymion think of what [we]_9264-we were doing at this time last year — those dreadful November cabinets — [I]_561-endymion shudder ! By the by , [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion says there is a chance of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} coming [here]_1520-here ; have [you]_561-endymion heard anything ? ”_{[561-endymion]} [Endymion]_561-endymion knew all about it , but [he]_561-endymion was too discreet even to pretend to exclusive information on that head . [He]_561-endymion thought it might be true , but supposed it depended on [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} . “ Oh ! [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} will never come . [He]_{1542-her lord} will bolt at the last moment when [the hall]_{1303-the hall} is full of packages . [Their]_9268-their very sight will frighten [him]_{1542-her lord} , and [he]_{1542-her lord} will steal down to [Princedown]_{141-princedown} and read ‘ [Don Quixote]_{629-don quixote} . ’ ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was quite right . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} arrived without [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{1542-her lord} . “ [He]_{1542-her lord} threw [me]_{499-lady montfort} over almost as [we]_9269-we were getting into [the carriage]_{9270-the carriage} , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} had quite given it up when dear [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} came to [my]_{499-lady montfort} rescue . [She]_{499-lady montfort} wanted to see [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} , and — here [we]_9269-we are . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} The arrival of [these two great ladies]_{5018-these two great ladies} gave a stimulant to gaieties which were already excessive . [The court]_{980-the court} and [the ministers]_{7762-the ministers} rivalled the balls and the banquets which were profusely offered by [the ambassadors]_{3525-the ambassadors} and [bankers]_9235-bankers . Even [the great faubourg]_{5023-the great faubourg} relaxed , and [its]_{5023-the great faubourg} halls of high ceremony and mysterious splendour were opened to those who in [London]_10-london had extended to [many of [their]_{5024-many of their order} order]_{5024-many of their order} a graceful and abounding hospitality . It was with difficulty , however , that [they]_{5018-these two great ladies} persuaded [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to honour with [her]_{499-lady montfort} presence [the embassy of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} own court]_{5026-her own court}]_{5025-the embassy of her own court} . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} dined with [those people]_{9272-those people} once , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} said to [Endymion]_561-endymion , “ but [I]_{499-lady montfort} confess when [I]_{499-lady montfort} thought of [those dear Granvilles]_{9273-those dear granvilles} , [their]_{9273-those dear granvilles} entrees stuck in [my]_{499-lady montfort} throat . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} There was , however , no lack of diplomatic banquets for [the successor of [Louise of [Savoy]_184-savoy]_{563-louise of savoy}]_{5027-the successor of louise of savoy} . [The splendid hotel of [the Count of]_{2827-the count of} [Ferroll]_561-endymion]_{5028-the splendid hotel of the count of ferroll} was the scene of festivals not to be exceeded in [Paris]_43-paris , and all in honour of [this wondrous dame]_{5030-this wondrous dame} . Sometimes [they]_5031-they were feasts , sometimes they were balls , sometimes they were little dinners , consummate and select , sometimes large receptions , multifarious and amusing . [Her]_{499-lady montfort} pleasure was asked every morn , and whenever [she]_{499-lady montfort} was disengaged , [she]_{499-lady montfort} issued orders to [[his]_{2827-the count of} devoted household]_{5032-his devoted household} . [His]_{2827-the count of} boxes at opera or play were at [her]_{499-lady montfort} constant disposal ; [[his]_{2827-the count of} carriages]_{5033-his carriages} were at [her]_{499-lady montfort} command , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} rode , in [[his]_{2827-the count of} society]_{3286-his society} , the most beautiful horses in [Paris]_43-paris . [The Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion had wished that [both ladies]_{5035-both ladies} should have taken up [their]_{5035-both ladies} residence at [[his]_{2827-the count of} mansion]_{5036-his mansion} . “ But [I]_{499-lady montfort} think [we]_{5035-both ladies} had better not , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to [Myra]_466-myra . “ After all , there is nothing like ‘ [my]_{499-lady montfort} crust of bread and liberty , ’ and so [I]_{499-lady montfort} think [we]_{5035-both ladies} had better stay at [the Bristol]_{243-the bristol} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Go and talk to [Adriana]_481-adriana , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} . “ It seems to [me]_{1096-his sister} [you]_{919-her brother} never speak to [her]_481-adriana . ”_{[1096-his sister]} [Endymion]_561-endymion looked a little confused . “ [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} has plenty of [friends]_7075-friends here , ”_{[1096-his sister]} [[his]_{919-her brother} sister]_{1096-his sister} continued . “ [You]_{919-her brother} are not wanted , and [you]_{919-her brother} should always remember those who have been [[our]_9275-our earliest and kindest friends]_{9276-our earliest and kindest friends} . ”_{[442-waldershare]} There was something in [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s words and look which rather jarred upon [him]_{919-her brother} . Anything like reproach or dissatisfaction from those lips and from that countenance , sometimes a little anxious but always affectionate , not to say adoring , confused and even agitated [him]_{919-her brother} . [He]_{919-her brother} was tempted to reply , but , exercising successfully the self - control which was the result rather of [his]_{919-her brother} life than of [his]_{919-her brother} nature , [he]_{919-her brother} said nothing , and , in obedience to the intimation , immediately approached [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} . About this time [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} arrived at [Paris]_43-paris , full of magnificent dreams which [he]_{442-waldershare} called plans . [He]_{442-waldershare} was delighted with [[his]_{442-waldershare} office]_{6810-his office} ; it was much the most important in [the government]_{818-the government} , and more important because it was not in the cabinet . Well managed , it was power without responsibility . [He]_{442-waldershare} explained to [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} that [an Under - Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs]_{5041-an under - secretary of state for foreign affairs} , with [[his]_{442-waldershare} chief in [the House of Lords]_{6880-the house of lords}]_{5042-his chief in the house of lords} , was “ [[master of the situation . ”]_{9277-master of the situation . ”}]_{9277-master of the situation . ”[420-imogene]} What the situation was , and what [the under - secretary]_{5044-the under - secretary} was to master , [he]_{442-waldershare} did not yet deign to inform [Imogene]_420-imogene ; but [her]_420-imogene trust in [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was implicit , and [she]_420-imogene repeated to [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , and to [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} , with an air of mysterious self - complacency , that [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was “ [master of the situation]_{9279-master of the situation} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} fancied that this was the correct and fashionable title of [an under - secretary of state]_{5045-an under - secretary of state} . [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was going to make a collection of portraits of [Under - Secretaries for Foreign Affairs whose chiefs]_{5046-under - secretaries for foreign affairs whose chiefs} had been in [the House of Lords]_{6880-the house of lords} . It would be a collection of [the most eminent statesmen that [England]_7-england]_{5048-the most eminent statesmen that england} had ever produced . For the rest , during [his]_{442-waldershare} Italian tour , [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} seemed to have conducted [himself]_{442-waldershare} with distinguished discretion , and had been careful not to solicit an audience of [the Duke of [Modena]_134-modena]_{3111-the duke of modena} in order to renew [his]_{442-waldershare} oath of allegiance . When [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} successfully tempted [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} to be [[her]_{499-lady montfort} travelling companion to [Paris]_43-paris]_{5050-her travelling companion to paris} , the contemplated visit was to have been a short one—“a week , perhaps ten days at the outside . ”_[466-myra] The outside had been not inconsiderably passed , and yet [the beautiful Berengaria]_{5051-the beautiful berengaria} showed no disposition of returning to [England]_7-england . [Myra]_466-myra was uneasy at [her]_466-myra own protracted absence from [[her]_466-myra lord]_{1542-her lord} , and having made a last , but fruitless effort to induce [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to accompany [her]_466-myra , [she]_466-myra said one day to [Endymion]_561-endymion , “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} think [I]_{499-lady montfort} must ask [you]_561-endymion to take [me]_{499-lady montfort} back . And indeed [you]_561-endymion ought to be with [[my]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{7235-my lord} some little time before the meeting of Parliament . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Endymion]_561-endymion was really of the same opinion , though [he]_561-endymion was conscious of the social difficulty which [he]_561-endymion should have to encounter in order to effect [his]_561-endymion purpose . Occasionally [a statesman in opposition]_{5053-a statesman in opposition} is assisted by [the same private secretary who was [his]_{5053-a statesman in opposition} confidant when in office]_{5054-the same private secretary who was his confidant when in office} ; but this is not always the case — perhaps not even generally . In the present instance , [the principal of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s several secretaries]_{5055-the principal of lord roehampton ’s several secretaries} had been selected from [the permanent clerks in [the Foreign Office itself]_{5057-the foreign office itself}]_{5056-the permanent clerks in the foreign office itself} , and therefore when [[his]_{5053-a statesman in opposition} chief]_{1660-his chief} retired from [his]_{5053-a statesman in opposition} official duties , [the private secretary]_{5059-the private secretary} resumed [his]_{5059-the private secretary} previous post , an act which necessarily terminated all relations between [himself]_{5059-the private secretary} and [the late minister]_{5060-the late minister} , save those of private , though often still intimate , acquaintance . Now one of the great objects of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} for a long time had been , that [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} should occupy a confidential position near [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} . The desire had originally been shared , and even warmly , by [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; but the unexpected entrance of [Endymion]_561-endymion into [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} had raised a technical difficulty in this respect which seemed to terminate the cherished prospect . [Myra]_466-myra , however , was resolved not to regard these technical difficulties , and was determined to establish at once the intimate relations [she]_466-myra desired between [[her]_466-myra husband]_{986-her husband} and [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} . This purpose had been one of the principal causes which induced [her]_466-myra to accompany [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to [Paris]_43-paris . [She]_466-myra wanted to see [Endymion]_561-endymion , to see what [he]_561-endymion was about , and to prepare [him]_561-endymion for the future which [she]_466-myra contemplated . The view which [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} took of these matters was very different from that of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was in [her]_{499-lady montfort} riding habit , leaning back in an easy chair , with [her]_{499-lady montfort} whip in one hand and the “ Charivari ”_{[499-lady montfort]} in the other , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} said , “ Are [you]_561-endymion not going to ride to - day , [Endymion]_561-endymion ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} think not . [I]_{499-lady montfort} wanted to talk to [you]_561-endymion a little about [my]_{499-lady montfort} plans , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [Your]_561-endymion plans ? Why should [you]_561-endymion have any plans ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Well , [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} is about to return to [England]_7-england , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} proposes [I]_{499-lady montfort} should go with [her]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Why ? ”_{[986-her husband]} And then [Endymion]_561-endymion entered into the whole case , the desirableness of being with [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} before the meeting of parliament , of assisting [him]_561-endymion , working with [him]_561-endymion , acting for [him]_561-endymion , and all the other expedient circumstances of the situation . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} said nothing . Being of an eager nature , it was rather [her]_{499-lady montfort} habit to interrupt those who addressed [her]_{499-lady montfort} , especially on matters [she]_{499-lady montfort} deemed disagreeable . [[Her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} used to say , “ [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} is [a charming companion]_{7301-a charming companion} , but if [she]_{504-berengaria} would only listen a little more , [she]_{504-berengaria} would have so much more to tell [me]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} On the present occasion , [Endymion]_561-endymion had no reason to complain that [he]_561-endymion had not a fair opportunity of stating [his]_561-endymion views and wishes . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was quite silent , changed colour occasionally , bit [her]_{499-lady montfort} beautiful lip , and gently but constantly lashed [her]_{499-lady montfort} beautiful riding habit . When [he]_561-endymion paused , [she]_{499-lady montfort} inquired if [he]_561-endymion had done , and [he]_561-endymion assenting , [she]_{499-lady montfort} said , “ [I]_561-endymion think the whole thing preposterous . What can [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} have to do before the meeting of parliament ? [He]_561-endymion has not got to write [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} ’s speech . The only use of being in opposition is that [we]_9283-we may enjoy [ourselves]_9283-we . The best thing that [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} and all [[his]_561-endymion friends]_{844-his friends} can do is travel for a couple of years . Ask [the Count of [Ferroll]_561-endymion]_{3891-the count of ferroll} what [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} thinks of the situation . [He]_{3891-the count of ferroll} will tell [you]_9286-you that [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} never knew one more hopeless . Taxes and tariffs — that ’s the future of [England]_7-england , and , so far as [I]_561-endymion can see , it may go on for ever . [The government]_{818-the government} here desires nothing better than what [they]_{818-the government} call Peace . What [they]_{818-the government} mean by peace is agiotage , shares at a premium , and [bubble companies]_{9288-bubble companies} . The whole thing is corrupt , as it ever must be when government is in the hands of [a mere middle class]_{9289-a mere middle class} , and that , too , a limited one ; but it may last hopelessly long , and in the meantime , ‘ Vive la bagatelle ! ’ ”_{[561-endymion]} “ These are very different views from those which , [I]_{499-lady montfort} had understood , were to guide [us]_9283-we in opposition , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion , amazed . “ There is no opposition , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} rejoined [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , somewhat tartly . “ For a real opposition there must be a great policy . If [[your]_9286-you friend]_{7039-your friend} , [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , when [he]_{7039-your friend} was settling [the Levant]_{244-the levant} , had only seized upon [Egypt]_186-egypt , [we]_9283-we should have been somewhere . Now , [we]_9283-we are the party who wanted to give , not even cheap bread to [the people]_{1019-the people} , but only cheaper bread . [Faugh]_245-faugh ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Well , [I]_{499-lady montfort} do not think the occupation of [Egypt]_186-egypt in the present state of [our]_9283-we finances ”_{[499-lady montfort]} — — “ Do not talk to [me]_561-endymion about ‘ the present state of [our]_9283-we finances . ’ [You]_9286-you are worse than [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . [The Count of Ferroll]_561-endymion says that [a ministry which is upset by [its]_{9292-a ministry which is upset by its finances} finances]_{9292-a ministry which is upset by its finances} must be essentially imbecile . And that , too , in [England]_7-england — [the richest country in [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{9293-the richest country in the world} ! ”_{[561-endymion]} “ Well , [I]_561-endymion think the state of the finances had something to do with the French Revolution , ”_{[561-endymion]} observed [Endymion]_561-endymion quietly . “ The French Revolution ! [You]_9286-you might as well talk of the fall of [the Roman Empire]_{9295-the roman empire} . The French Revolution was founded on nonsense — on the rights of [man]_6751-man ; when [all sensible people in [every country]_{9298-every country}]_{9297-all sensible people in every country} are now agreed , [that man]_{7143-that man} has no rights whatever . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ But , dearest [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion , in a somewhat deprecating tone , “ about [my]_5067-my returning ; for that is the real subject on which [I]_5067-my wished to trouble [you]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_[5067-my] “ [You]_561-endymion have made up [your]_561-endymion mind to return , ”_[5067-my] [she]_5067-my replied . “ What is the use of consulting [me]_561-endymion with a foregone conclusion ? [I]_561-endymion suppose [you]_{499-lady montfort} think it a compliment . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} should be very sorry to do anything without consulting [you]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ [The worst person in [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{9300-the worst person in the world} to consult , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} impatiently . “ If [you]_561-endymion want advice , [you]_561-endymion had better go to [[your]_561-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} . [Men who are guided by [[their]_{9303-men who are guided by their sisters} sisters]_{9304-their sisters}]_{9303-men who are guided by their sisters} seldom make very great mistakes . [They]_{9303-men who are guided by their sisters} are generally so prudent ; and , [I]_{499-lady montfort} must say , [I]_{499-lady montfort} think [a prudent man]_{9305-a prudent man} quite detestable . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Endymion]_561-endymion turned pale , [his]_561-endymion lips quivered . What might have been the winged words [they]_5068-they sent forth it is now impossible to record , for at that moment the door opened , and [the servant]_{1560-the servant} announced that [[her]_{1560-the servant} ladyship]_{5070-her ladyship} ’s horse was at the door . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} jumped up quickly , and saying , “ Well , [I]_481-adriana suppose [I]_481-adriana shall see [you]_561-endymion before [you]_561-endymion go , ”_{[481-adriana]} disappeared . In the meantime , [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was paying [her]_{499-lady montfort} farewell visit to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} former pupil]_{5071-her former pupil} . [They]_5068-they were alone , and [Adriana]_481-adriana was hanging on [her]_481-adriana neck and weeping . “ [We]_5068-they were so happy , ”_[466-myra] [she]_481-adriana murmured . “ And are so happy , and will be , ”_{[481-adriana]} said [Myra]_466-myra . “ [I]_481-adriana feel [I]_481-adriana shall never be happy again , ”_{[481-adriana]} sighed [Adriana]_481-adriana . “ [You]_481-adriana deserve to be the happiest of [human beings]_{3137-human beings} , and [you]_481-adriana will be . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Never , never ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} could say no more ; [she]_{499-lady montfort} pressed [[her]_{499-lady montfort} friend]_{2053-her friend} to [her]_{499-lady montfort} heart , and left [the room]_{943-the room} in silence . When [she]_{499-lady montfort} arrived at [[her]_{499-lady montfort} hotel]_{5074-her hotel} , [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} was leaving [the house]_{929-the house} . [His]_{919-her brother} countenance was disquieted ; [he]_{919-her brother} did not greet [her]_{499-lady montfort} with that mantling sunniness of aspect which was natural to [him]_{919-her brother} when [they]_5077-they met . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} have made all [my]_{499-lady montfort} farewells , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} said ; “ and how have [you]_{919-her brother} been getting on ? ”_{[919-her brother]} And [she]_{499-lady montfort} invited [him]_{919-her brother} to re - enter [the hotel]_{5078-the hotel} . “ [I]_{919-her brother} am ready to depart at this moment , ”_{[919-her brother]} [he]_{919-her brother} said somewhat fiercely , “ and was only thinking how [I]_466-myra could extricate [myself]_466-myra from that horrible dinner to - day at [the Count of Ferroll ’s]_{9307-the count of ferroll ’s} . ”_[466-myra] “ Well , that is not difficult , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra ; “ [you]_{919-her brother} can write a note here if [you]_{919-her brother} like , at once . [I]_561-endymion think [you]_{919-her brother} must have seen quite enough of [the Count of [Ferroll]_561-endymion]_{3891-the count of ferroll} and [[his]_{3891-the count of ferroll} friends]_{844-his friends} . ”_{[561-endymion]} [Endymion]_561-endymion sat down at the table , and announced [his]_561-endymion intended non - appearance at the Count ’s dinner , for it could not be called an excuse . When [he]_561-endymion had finished , [[his]_561-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} said — “ Do [you]_561-endymion know , [we]_9310-we were nearly having [a travelling companion]_{9311-a travelling companion} to - morrow ? ”_{[561-endymion]} [He]_561-endymion looked up with a blush , for [he]_561-endymion fancied [she]_{1096-his sister} was alluding to some previous scheme of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ Indeed ! ”_{[561-endymion]} [he]_561-endymion said , “ and who ? ”_{[1096-his sister]} “ [Adriana]_481-adriana . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [Adriana]_481-adriana ! ”_{[561-endymion]} [he]_561-endymion repeated , somewhat relieved ; “ would [she]_481-adriana leave [[her]_481-adriana family]_{8865-her family} ? ”_{[1096-his sister]} “ [She]_481-adriana had [a fancy]_{9313-a fancy} , and [I]_561-endymion am sure [I]_561-endymion do not know any companion [I]_561-endymion could prefer to [her]_481-adriana . [She]_481-adriana is the only person of whom [I]_561-endymion could truly say , that every time [I]_561-endymion see [her]_481-adriana , [I]_561-endymion love [her]_481-adriana more . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [She]_481-adriana seemed to like [Paris]_43-paris very much , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion a little embarrassed . “ The first part of [her]_481-adriana visit , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “ [she]_481-adriana liked it amazingly . But [my]_561-endymion arrival and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ’s , [I]_561-endymion fear , broke up [their]_9314-their little parties . [You]_{499-lady montfort} were a great deal with [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} before [we]_9315-we came ? ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [They]_{468-the neuchatels} are such [a good family]_{9316-a good family} , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion ; “ so kind , so hospitable , [such true friends]_{9317-such true friends} . And [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} [himself]_{469-mr. neuchatel} is [one of [the shrewdest men that probably ever lived]_{9319-the shrewdest men that probably ever lived}]_{9318-one of the shrewdest men that probably ever lived} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} like talking with [him]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , or rather , [I]_{499-lady montfort} like to hear [him]_{469-mr. neuchatel} talk . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ O [Endymion]_561-endymion , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “ if [you]_561-endymion were to marry [Adriana]_481-adriana , [my]_561-endymion happiness would be complete . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [Adriana]_481-adriana will never marry , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion ; “ [she]_481-adriana is afraid of being married for [her]_481-adriana money . [I]_{499-lady montfort} know twenty men who would marry [her]_481-adriana , if [they]_9320-they thought there was a chance of being accepted ; and [the best man]_{4115-the best man} , [Eusford]_631-eusford , did make [her]_481-adriana an offer — that [I]_{499-lady montfort} know . And where could [she]_481-adriana find a match more suitable?—high rank , and large estate , and [a man that [everybody]_{6694-everybody} speaks well of]_{9322-a man that everybody speaks well of} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [Adriana]_481-adriana will never marry except for the affections ; there [you]_{499-lady montfort} are right , [Endymion]_561-endymion ; [she]_481-adriana must love and [she]_481-adriana must be loved ; but that is not very unreasonable in a person who is young , pretty , accomplished , and intelligent . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [She]_481-adriana is all that , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion moodily . “ And [she]_481-adriana loves [you]_561-endymion , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [Endymion]_561-endymion rather started , looked up for a moment at [[his]_561-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} , and then withdrew as hastily an agitated glance , and then with [his]_561-endymion eyes on the ground said , in a voice half murmuring , and yet scoffingly : “ [I]_561-endymion should like to see [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} ’s face were [I]_561-endymion to ask permission to marry [[his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} daughter]_{2391-his daughter} . [I]_561-endymion suppose [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} would not kick [me]_561-endymion [downstairs]_{7290-downstairs} ; that is out of fashion ; but [he]_{469-mr. neuchatel} certainly would never ask [me]_561-endymion to dinner again , and that would be a sacrifice . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [You]_561-endymion jest , [Endymion]_561-endymion ; [I]_561-endymion am not jesting . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ There are some matters that can only be treated as a jest ; and [my]_{1096-his sister} marriage with [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} is one . ”_{[1096-his sister]} “ It would make [you]_5081-you [one of [the most powerful men in [England]_7-england]_{9327-the most powerful men in england}]_{9326-one of the most powerful men in england} , ”_{[1096-his sister]} said [[his]_5081-you sister]_{1096-his sister} . “ Other impossible events would do the same . ”_{[1096-his sister]} “ It is not impossible ; it is very possible , ”_{[1096-his sister]} said [[his]_5081-you sister]_{1096-his sister} , “ believe [me]_561-endymion , trust in [me]_561-endymion . The happiness of [[their]_9328-their daughter]_{1296-their daughter} is more precious to [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} even than [their]_{468-the neuchatels} fortune . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [I]_561-endymion do not see why , at [my]_561-endymion age , [I]_561-endymion should be in such a hurry to marry , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ [You]_5081-you can not marry too soon , if by so doing [you]_5081-you obtain the great object of life . Early marriages are to be deprecated , especially for [men]_1114-men , because they are too frequently imprudent ; but when [a man]_{807-a man} can marry while [he]_{807-a man} is young , and at once realise , by so doing , all the results which successful time may bring to [him]_{807-a man} , [he]_{807-a man} should not hesitate . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [I]_561-endymion hesitate very much , ”_{[561-endymion]} said [Endymion]_561-endymion . “ [I]_561-endymion should hesitate very much , even if affairs were as promising as [I]_561-endymion think [you]_5081-you may erroneously assume . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ But [you]_5081-you must not hesitate , [Endymion]_561-endymion . [We]_9332-we must never forget the great object for which [we]_9332-we two live , for which , [I]_561-endymion believe , [we]_9332-we were born [twins]_856-twins — to rebuild [[our]_9332-we house]_{3328-our house} ; to raise it from poverty , and ignominy , and misery and squalid shame , to the rank and position which [we]_9332-we demand , and which [we]_9332-we believe [we]_9332-we deserve . Did [I]_561-endymion hesitate when an offer of marriage was made to [me]_561-endymion , and the most unexpected that could have occurred ? True it is , [I]_561-endymion married the best and greatest of [men]_1114-men , but [I]_561-endymion did not know that when [I]_561-endymion accepted [his]_1114-men hand . [I]_561-endymion married [him]_1114-men for [your]_561-endymion sake , [I]_561-endymion married [him]_1114-men for [my]_561-endymion own sake , for the sake of [the house of [Ferrars]_{330-mrs. ferrars}]_{9336-the house of ferrars} , which [I]_561-endymion wished to release and raise from [its]_{9336-the house of ferrars} pit of desolation . [I]_561-endymion married [him]_1114-men to secure for [us]_9337-us both that opportunity for [our]_9337-us qualities which [they]_9337-us had lost , and which [I]_561-endymion believed , if enjoyed , would render [us]_9337-us powerful and great . ”_{[561-endymion]} [Endymion]_561-endymion rose from [his]_561-endymion seat and kissed [[his]_561-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} . “ So long as [you]_{1096-his sister} live , ”_{[561-endymion]} [he]_561-endymion said , “ [we]_9337-us shall never be ignominious . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ Yes , but [I]_561-endymion am nothing ; [I]_561-endymion am not [a man]_{807-a man} , [I]_561-endymion am not [a Ferrars]_{9339-a ferrars} . The best of [me]_561-endymion is that [I]_561-endymion may be a transient help to [you]_{1096-his sister} . It is [you]_{1096-his sister} who must do the deed . [I]_561-endymion am wearied of hearing [you]_{1096-his sister} described as [[Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s brother]_{8161-lady roehampton ’s brother} , or [[Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s brother - in - law]_{9341-lord roehampton ’s brother - in - law} . [I]_561-endymion shall never be content till [you]_{1096-his sister} are greater than [we]_9337-us are , and there is but one and only one immediate way of accomplishing it , it is by this marriage — and a marriage with whom ? with [an angelic being]_{9342-an angelic being} ! ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [You]_{1096-his sister} take [me]_561-endymion somewhat by surprise , [Myra]_466-myra . [My]_561-endymion thoughts have not been upon this matter . [I]_561-endymion can not fairly describe [myself]_561-endymion at this moment as [a marrying man]_{9343-a marrying man} . ”_{[561-endymion]} “ [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} know what [you]_{1096-his sister} mean . [You]_{1096-his sister} have female friendships , and [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} approve of them . They are invaluable to [youth]_7685-youth , and [you]_{1096-his sister} have been greatly favoured in this respect . [They]_9345-they have been a great assistance to [you]_{1096-his sister} ; beware lest [they]_9345-they become a hindrance . A few years of such feelings in [a woman]_{6794-a woman} ’s life are a blazoned page , and when it is turned [she]_{6794-a woman} has many other chapters , though they may not be as brilliant or adorned . But these few years in [a man]_{807-a man} ’s life may be , and in [your]_{1096-his sister} case certainly would be , the very marrow of [his]_{807-a man} destiny . During the last five or six years , ever since [our]_9348-our emancipation , there has been a gradual but continuous development in [your]_{1096-his sister} life . All has been preparatory for a position which [you]_{1096-his sister} have acquired . That position may lead to anything — in [your]_{1096-his sister} case , [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} will still believe , to everything — but there must be no faltering . Having crossed [the Alps]_{247-the alps} , [you]_{1096-his sister} must not find a [Capua]_248-capua . [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} speak to [you]_{1096-his sister} as [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} have not spoken to [you]_{1096-his sister} of late , because it was not necessary . But here is an opportunity which must not be lost . [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} feel half inspired , as when [we]_9348-our parted in [our]_9348-our misery at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , and [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} bade [you]_{1096-his sister} , [poor and obscure]_{9349-poor and obscure} , go forth and conquer [the world]_{6658-the world} . ”_{[5087-your faithful friend]} Late on the night of the day , [their]_5085-their last day at [Paris]_43-paris , on which this conversation took place , [Endymion]_561-endymion received a note in well - known handwriting , and it ran thus : “ If it be any satisfaction to [you]_{1096-his sister} to know that [you]_{1096-his sister} made [me]_{5087-your faithful friend} very unhappy by not dining here to - day , [you]_{1096-his sister} may be gratified . [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} am very unhappy . [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} know that [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} was unkind this morning , and rude , but as [my]_{5087-your faithful friend} anger was occasioned by [your]_{1096-his sister} leaving [me]_{5087-your faithful friend} , [my]_{5087-your faithful friend} conduct might annoy but surely could not mortify [you]_{1096-his sister} . [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} shall see [you]_{1096-his sister} to - morrow , however early [you]_{1096-his sister} may depart , as [I]_{5087-your faithful friend} can not let [[your]_{1096-his sister} dear sister]_{9351-your dear sister} leave [Paris]_43-paris without [my]_{5087-your faithful friend} embracing [her]_{9351-your dear sister} . “_{[5087-your faithful friend]} [[Your]_5086-your faithful friend]_{5087-your faithful friend} , “ [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . ”_{[5087-your faithful friend]} In old days , it was the habit to think and say that [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} was [an essentially “ queer place]_{9352-an essentially “ queer place} , ”_[5090-he] which [no one]_{6647-no one} could understand until [he]_5090-he was [a member of [it]_{793-the house of commons}]_{6672-a member of it} . It may , perhaps , be doubted whether that somewhat mysterious quality still altogether attaches to [that assembly]_{5092-that assembly} . “ [[Our]_9353-our own Reporter]_{9354-our own reporter} , ”_{[5114-mr. bertie tremaine]} has invaded [it]_{793-the house of commons} in all [its]_{793-the house of commons} purlieus . No longer content with giving an account of the speeches of [its members]_{8100-its members} , [he]_5090-he is not satisfied unless [he]_5090-he describes [[their]_{8100-its members} persons]_{7612-their persons} , [their]_{8100-its members} dress , and [their]_{8100-its members} characteristic mannerisms . [He]_5090-he tells [us]_5095-us how [they]_{8100-its members} dine , even the wines and dishes which [they]_{8100-its members} favour , and follows [them]_{8100-its members} into the very mysteries of [[their]_{8100-its members} smoking - room]_{5096-their smoking - room} . And yet there is perhaps a certain fine sense of the feelings , and opinions , and humours of [this assembly]_{5097-this assembly} , which can not be acquired by hasty notions and necessarily superficial remarks , but must be the result of long and patient observation , and of that quick sympathy with human sentiment , in all its classes , which is involved in the possession of that inestimable quality styled tact . When [Endymion Ferrars]_425-endymion first took [his]_425-endymion seat in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} , [it]_{793-the house of commons} still fully possessed [its]_{793-the house of commons} character of enigmatic tradition . It had been thought that this , in a great degree , would have been dissipated by the Reform Act of 1832 , which suddenly introduced into the hallowed precinct a number of [individuals whose education , manners , modes of thought]_{5099-individuals whose education , manners , modes of thought} , were different from those of [the previous inhabitants]_{5100-the previous inhabitants} , and in some instances , and in some respects , quite contrary to [them]_{5100-the previous inhabitants} . But this was not so . After a short time it was observed that the old material , though at first much less in quantity , had leavened the new mass ; that the tone of [the former House]_{5101-the former house} was imitated and adopted , and that at the end of five years , about the time [Endymion]_425-endymion was returned to [Parliament]_{24-parliament} , much of [its]_{24-parliament} serene , and refined , and even classical character had been recovered . For [himself]_425-endymion , [he]_425-endymion entered [the chamber]_{1375-the chamber} with a certain degree of awe , which , with use , diminished , but never entirely disappeared . The scene was one over which [[his]_425-endymion boyhood]_{2241-his boyhood} even had long mused , and it was associated with all those traditions of genius , eloquence , and power that charm and inspire youth . [His]_425-endymion practical acquaintance with the forms and habits of [the House]_{929-the house} from [his]_425-endymion customary attendance on [their]_{5100-the previous inhabitants} debates as [private secretary]_{5105-private secretary} to [a cabinet minister]_{1067-a cabinet minister} , was of great advantage to [him]_425-endymion , and restrained that excitement which dangerously accompanies [us]_5107-us when [we]_5107-us enter into a new life , and especially a life of such deep and thrilling interests and such large proportions . This result was also assisted by [his]_425-endymion knowledge , at least by sight , of [a large proportion of [the old members]_{5109-the old members}]_{5108-a large proportion of the old members} , and by [his]_425-endymion personal and sometimes intimate acquaintance with [those of [[his]_425-endymion own party]_{5111-his own party}]_{5110-those of his own party} . There was much in [his]_425-endymion position , therefore , to soften that awkward feeling of being [a freshman]_{5112-a freshman} , which is always embarrassing . [He]_425-endymion took [his]_425-endymion place on the second bench of the opposition side of [the House]_{929-the house} , and nearly behind [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5114-mr. bertie tremaine} , whom [Endymion]_425-endymion encountered in [the lobby]_{4692-the lobby} as [he]_425-endymion was escaping to dinner , highly disapproved of this step . [He]_{5114-mr. bertie tremaine} had greeted [Endymion]_425-endymion with affable condescension . “ [You]_425-endymion made [your]_425-endymion first mistake to - night , [[my]_{5114-mr. bertie tremaine} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Ferrars]_425-endymion . [You]_425-endymion should have taken [your]_425-endymion seat below the gangway and near [me]_{5114-mr. bertie tremaine} , on [the Mountain]_{9356-the mountain} . [You]_425-endymion , like [myself]_{5114-mr. bertie tremaine} , are [a man of the future]_{9357-a man of the future} . ”_{[5114-mr. bertie tremaine]} “ [I]_{5116-mr. bertie tremaine} am [a member of the opposition]_{9358-a member of the opposition} . [I]_{5116-mr. bertie tremaine} do not suppose it signifies much where [I]_{5116-mr. bertie tremaine} sit . ”_{[5116-mr. bertie tremaine]} “ On the contrary , it signifies everything . After this great Tory reaction there is nothing to be done now by speeches , and , in all probability , very little that can be effectually opposed . Much , therefore , depends upon where [you]_425-endymion sit . If [you]_425-endymion sit on [the Mountain]_{540-the mountain} , the public imagination will be attracted to [you]_425-endymion , and when [they]_9359-they are aggrieved , which [they]_9359-they will be in good time , the public passion , which is called opinion , will look to [you]_425-endymion for representation . [My]_396-job advice to [[my]_396-job friends]_{6710-my friends} now is to sit together and say nothing , but to profess through the press the most advanced opinions . [We]_9361-we sit on the back bench of [the gangway]_{9362-the gangway} , and [we]_9361-we call [ourselves]_9361-we [the Mountain]_{540-the mountain} . ”_[396-job] Notwithstanding [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5116-mr. bertie tremaine} ’s oracular revelations , [Endymion]_425-endymion was very glad to find [[his]_425-endymion old friend]_{5117-his old friend} [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} generally [[his]_425-endymion neighbour]_{3931-his neighbour} . [He]_425-endymion had a high opinion both of [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} ’s judgment and acquirements , and [he]_425-endymion liked [the man]_{6875-the man} . In time [they]_5120-they always managed to sit together . [Job Thornberry]_396-job took [his]_396-job seat below [the gangway]_{9362-the gangway} , on the opposition side , and on the floor of [the House]_{929-the house} . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5123-mr. bertie tremaine} had sent [[his]_{5123-mr. bertie tremaine} brother]_{7268-his brother} , [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{5125-mr. tremaine bertie} , to look after this new star , who [he]_{5123-mr. bertie tremaine} was anxious should ascend [the Mountain]_{540-the mountain} ; but [Job Thornberry]_396-job wishing to know whether [the Mountain]_{540-the mountain} were going for “ total and immediate , ”_[396-job] and not obtaining a sufficiently distinct reply , declined the proffered intimation . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5126-mr. bertie tremaine} , being [a landed proprietor]_{8732-a landed proprietor} as well as [leader of [the Mountain]_{540-the mountain}]_{5128-leader of the mountain} , was too much devoted to the rights of labour to sanction such middle - class madness . “ [Peel]_332-peel with have to do it , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job . “ [You]_{5129-mr. bertie tremaine} will see . ”_{[5129-mr. bertie tremaine]} “ [Peel]_332-peel now occupies the position of [Necker]_250-necker , ”_{[5129-mr. bertie tremaine]} said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5129-mr. bertie tremaine} , “ and will make the same fiasco . Then [you]_{5129-mr. bertie tremaine} will at last have a popular government . ”_[396-job] “ And the rights of labour ? ”_[396-job] asked [Job]_396-job . “ All [I]_{5130-mr. bertie tremaine} hope is , [I]_{5130-mr. bertie tremaine} may have got safe to [the States]_{8751-the states} before that day . ”_{[5130-mr. bertie tremaine]} “ There will be no danger , ”_{[5130-mr. bertie tremaine]} said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5130-mr. bertie tremaine} . “ There is this difference between [the English Mountain]_{9364-the english mountain} and [the French]_{9365-the french} . [The English Mountain]_{9364-the english mountain} has [[its]_{9364-the english mountain} government]_{9367-its government} prepared . And [[my]_{442-waldershare} brother]_{2830-my brother} spoke to [you]_{5129-mr. bertie tremaine} because , when the hour arrives , [I]_{442-waldershare} wished to see [you]_{5129-mr. bertie tremaine} [a member of it]_{6672-a member of it} . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ [[My]_{442-waldershare} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Endymion]_425-endymion , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , “ let [us]_9371-us dine together before [we]_9371-us meet in mortal conflict , which [I]_425-endymion suppose will be soon . [I]_425-endymion really think [[your]_{5129-mr. bertie tremaine} Mr.]_{9372-your mr.} [Bertie Tremaine]_{9373-bertie tremaine} the most absurd being out of [Colney Hatch]_{251-colney hatch} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , [he]_5131-he has a purpose , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “ and [they]_9374-they say that [a man with a purpose]_{9375-a man with a purpose} generally sees it realised . ’ “_{[5130-mr. bertie tremaine]} What [I]_0-i do like in [him]_5131-he , ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , “_{[5132-a leading party of silence]} is this revival of the Pythagorean system , and [a leading party of silence]_{5132-a leading party of silence} . That is rich . ” [One of [the most interesting members of the House of Commons]_{9377-the most interesting members of the house of commons}]_{9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons} was [Sir Fraunceys Scrope]_{632-sir fraunceys scrope} . [He]_{9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons} was [the father of [the House]_{929-the house}]_{9378-the father of the house} , though it was difficult to believe that from [his]_{9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons} appearance . [He]_{9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons} was tall , and had kept [his]_{9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons} distinguished figure ; [a handsome man , with a musical voice]_{9380-a handsome man , with a musical voice} , and a countenance now benignant , though very bright , and once haughty . [He]_{9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons} still retained the same fashion of costume in which [he]_{9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons} had ridden up to [Westminster]_{103-westminster} more than half a century ago , from [his]_{9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons} seat in [Derbyshire]_{252-derbyshire} , to support [[his]_{9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons} dear friend]_{9381-his dear friend} [Charles Fox]_{613-charles fox} ; real top - boots , and a blue coat and buff waistcoat . [He]_{9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons} was [a great friend of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{7842-a great friend of lord roehampton} , had [a large estate in [the same county]_{3776-the same county}]_{9383-a large estate in the same county} , and had refused an earldom . [Knowing Endymion]_425-endymion , [he]_0-i came and sate by [him]_0-i one day in [the House]_{929-the house} , and asked [him]_0-i , good - naturedly , how [he]_0-i liked [his]_0-i new life . “_[5133-you] It is very different from what it was when [I]_0-i was [your]_5133-you age . Up to Easter [we]_5134-we rarely had a regular debate , never a party division ; [very few people]_{2674-very few people} came up indeed . But there was a good deal of speaking on all subjects before dinner . [We]_5134-we had the privilege then of speaking on the presentation of petitions at any length , and [we]_5134-we seldom spoke on any other occasion . After Easter there was always at least one great party fight . This was a mighty affair , talked of for weeks before it came off , and then rarely an adjourned debate . [We]_5134-we were [gentlemen]_{7122-gentlemen} , used to sit up late , and should have been sitting up somewhere else had [we]_5134-we not been in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . After this party fight , [the House]_{929-the house} for the rest of the session was a mere club . ” “_[5133-you] There was not much business doing then , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_[5133-you] There was not much business in [the country]_{6643-the country} then . [The House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} was very much like what [the House of Lords]_{6880-the house of lords} is now . [You]_5133-you went [home]_726-home to dine , and now and then came back for an important division . ” “_[5133-you] But [you]_5133-you must always have had the estimates [here]_1520-here , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_{[620-topsy turvy]} Yes , but [they]_5144-they ran through very easily . [Hume]_508-hume was [the first man who attacked the estimates]_{5145-the first man who attacked the estimates} . What are [you]_5133-you going to do with [yourself]_5133-you to - day ? Will [you]_5133-you take [your]_5133-you mutton with [me]_0-i ? [You]_5133-you must come in boots , for it is now dinner - time , and [you]_5133-you must return , [I]_0-i fancy . Twenty years ago , [no man]_{7232-no man} would think of coming down to [the House]_{929-the house} except in evening dress . [I]_0-i remember so late as [Mr. Canning]_{327-mr. canning} , [the minister]_{775-the minister} always came down in silk stockings and pantaloons , or knee breeches . All things change , and quoting [Virgil]_634-virgil , as [that young gentleman]_{4311-that young gentleman} has just done , will be the next thing to disappear . In the last parliament [we]_5150-we often had Latin quotations , but never from [a member with a new constituency]_{5151-a member with a new constituency} . [I]_0-i have heard Greek quoted here , but that was long ago , and a great mistake . [The House]_{72-somerset house} was quite alarmed . [Charles Fox]_{613-charles fox} used to say as to quotation—‘No Greek ; as much Latin as [you]_5133-you like ; and never French under any circumstances . [No English poet]_{5152-no english poet} unless [he]_{5152-no english poet} had completed [his]_{5152-no english poet} century . ’ These were like some other good rules , the unwritten orders of [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . ” While [parliaments]_{9386-parliaments} were dissolving and ministries forming , [the disappointed seeking consolation]_{9387-the disappointed seeking consolation} and the successful enjoying [their]_{9387-the disappointed seeking consolation} triumph , [Simon]_552-simon , [Earl of Montfort]_{553-earl of montfort} , who just missed being [a great philosopher]_{9388-a great philosopher} , was reading “_{[620-topsy turvy]} [Topsy Turvy]_{620-topsy turvy} , ” which infinitely amused [him]_552-simon ; the style so picturesque and lambent ! the tone so divertingly cynical ! And if the knowledge of society in its pages was not so distinguished as that of human nature generally , this was a deficiency obvious only to [a comparatively limited circle of [its readers]_{9390-its readers}]_{9389-a comparatively limited circle of its readers} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} had reminded [Endymion]_425-endymion of [his]_425-endymion promise to introduce [the distinguished author]_{9391-the distinguished author} to [him]_425-endymion , and accordingly , after due researches as to [[his]_425-endymion dwelling - place]_{9392-his dwelling - place} , [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion called in [Jermyn Street]_{254-jermyn street} and sent up [his]_425-endymion card , to know whether [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} would receive [him]_425-endymion . This was evidently not a matter - of - course affair , and some little time had elapsed when [the maid - servant]_{9393-the maid - servant} appeared , and beckoned to [Endymion]_425-endymion to follow [her]_{9393-the maid - servant} [upstairs]_{1306-upstairs} . In [the front drawing - room of [the first floor]_{9396-the first floor}]_{9395-the front drawing - room of the first floor} , robed in a flaming dressing - gown , and standing with [his]_425-endymion back to the fire and to the looking - glass , the frame of which was encrusted with cards of invitation , [the former colleague of [Endymion]_425-endymion]_{9397-the former colleague of endymion} received [[his]_{9397-the former colleague of endymion} visitor]_{1695-his visitor} with a somewhat haughty and reserved air . “_[0-i] Well , [I]_0-i am delighted to see [you]_5154-you again , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion . No reply but a ceremonious bow . “_[0-i] And to congratulate [you]_5154-you , ” [Endymion]_425-endymion added after a moment ’s pause . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hear of nothing but of [your]_5154-you book ; [I]_0-i suppose one of the most successful that have appeared for a long time . ” “_{[6710-my friends]} Its success is not owing to [[your]_5154-you friends]_{8975-your friends} , ” said [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} tartly . “_{[6710-my friends]} [[My]_0-i friends]_{6710-my friends} ! ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “_{[6710-my friends]} what could [they]_{6710-my friends} have done to prevent it ? ” “_{[6710-my friends]} [They]_{6710-my friends} need not have dissolved parliament , ” said [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} with irritation . “_[5154-you] It was nearly fatal to [me]_0-i ; it would have been to [anybody else]_{2809-anybody else} . [I]_0-i was selling forty thousand a month ; [I]_0-i believe more than [Gushy]_457-gushy ever reached ; and so [they]_{6710-my friends} dissolved parliament . The sale went down half at once — and now [you]_5154-you expect [me]_0-i to support [[your]_5154-you party]_{5158-your party} ! ” “_{[6710-my friends]} Well , it was unfortunate , but the dissolution could hardly have done [you]_5154-you any permanent injury , and [you]_5154-you could scarcely expect that such an event could be postponed even for the advantage of [an individual so distinguished as [yourself]_5154-you]_{5159-an individual so distinguished as yourself} . ” “_{[6710-my friends]} Perhaps not , ” said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , apparently a little mollified , “_{[6710-my friends]} but [they]_{6710-my friends} might have done something to show [their]_{6710-my friends} regret at it . ” “_{[6710-my friends]} Something ! ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “_{[3975-the prime minister]} what sort of thing ? ” “_[5154-you] [The prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} might have called on [me]_0-i , or at least written to [me]_0-i a letter . [I]_0-i want none of [their]_{6710-my friends} honours ; [I]_0-i have scores of letters every day , suggesting that some high distinction should be conferred on [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i believe [the nation]_{7104-the nation} expects [me]_0-i to be made [a baronet]_{5162-a baronet} . By the by , [I]_0-i heard the other day [you]_5154-you had got into [parliament]_{776-parliament} . [I]_0-i know nothing of these matters ; they do not interest [me]_0-i . Is it the fact ? ” “_{[431-trenchard]} Well , [I]_0-i was so fortunate , and there are [others of [[your]_5154-you old friends]_{5165-your old friends}]_{5164-others of your old friends} , [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , for example . ” “_{[431-trenchard]} [You]_5154-you do not mean to say that [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} is in [parliament]_{776-parliament} ! ” said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , throwing off all [his]_{428-st. barbe} affected reserve . “_[0-i] Well , it is too disgusting ! [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} in [parliament]_{776-parliament} , and [I]_0-i obliged to think it a great favour if [a man]_{807-a man} gives [me]_0-i a frank ! Well , [representative institutions]_{6849-representative institutions} have seen [their]_{6849-representative institutions} day . That is something . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have come here on a social mission , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion in a soothing tone . “_{[429-seymour hicks]} There is [a great admirer of [yours]_5154-you who much wishes to make [your]_5154-you acquaintance]_{5170-a great admirer of yours who much wishes to make your acquaintance} . Trusting to [our]_5171-our old intimacy , of which of course [I]_0-i am very proud , it was even hoped that [you]_5154-you might waive ceremony , and come and dine . ” “_[5154-you] Quite impossible ! ” exclaimed [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , and turning round , [he]_{428-st. barbe} pointed to the legion of invitations before [him]_{428-st. barbe} . “_{[429-seymour hicks]} [You]_5154-you see , [the world]_{6658-the world} is at [my]_0-i feet . [I]_0-i remember that fellow [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} taking [me]_0-i to [[his]_{429-seymour hicks} rooms]_{2477-his rooms} to show [me]_0-i a card [he]_{429-seymour hicks} had from [a countess]_{2066-a countess} . What would [he]_{429-seymour hicks} say to this ? ” “_{[429-seymour hicks]} Well , but [you]_5154-you can not be engaged to dinner every day , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “_{[429-seymour hicks]} and [you]_5154-you really may choose any day [you]_5154-you like . ” “_{[5175-small and earlies]} Well , there are not many dinners among them , to be sure , ” said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} . “_{[7039-your friend]} [Small and earlies]_{5175-small and earlies} . How [I]_0-i hate a ‘ small and early ’ ! Shown into [a room]_{1898-a room} where [you]_5154-you meet [a select few who have been asked to dinner , and who are chewing the cud like a herd of kine]_{5177-a select few who have been asked to dinner , and who are chewing the cud like a herd of kine} , and [you]_5154-you are expected to tumble before [them]_{5177-a select few who have been asked to dinner , and who are chewing the cud like a herd of kine} to assist [their]_{5177-a select few who have been asked to dinner , and who are chewing the cud like a herd of kine} digestion ! Faugh ! No , [sir]_6912-sir ; [we]_5179-we only dine out now , and [we]_5179-we think twice , [I]_0-i can tell [you]_6912-sir , before [we]_5179-we accept even an invitation to dinner . Who ’s [[your]_6912-sir friend]_{7039-your friend} ? ” “_{[548-lord montfort]} Well , [[my]_0-i friend]_{6630-my friend} is [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} . ” “_{[5183-an enthusiastic admirer]} [You]_6912-sir do not mean to say that ! And [he]_{548-lord montfort} is [an admirer of [mine]_0-i]_{5182-an admirer of mine} ? ” “_{[5183-an enthusiastic admirer]} [An enthusiastic admirer]_{5183-an enthusiastic admirer} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will dine with [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} . There is [no one who appreciates so completely and so highly]_{5184-no one who appreciates so completely and so highly} [the old nobility of [England]_7-england]_{5185-the old nobility of england} as [myself]_0-i . [They]_{5185-the old nobility of england} are [a real aristocracy]_{5186-a real aristocracy} . [None of the pinchbeck pedigrees and ormolu titles of [the continent]_{6678-the continent}]_{5187-none of the pinchbeck pedigrees and ormolu titles of the continent} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} is , [I]_0-i think , [an earl]_{7192-an earl} . A splendid title , [earl]_5190-earl ! [an English earl]_{5191-an english earl} ; [count]_5192-count goes for nothing . [The Earl of [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort}]_{5193-the earl of montfort} ! [An enthusiastic admirer of [mine]_0-i]_{5194-an enthusiastic admirer of mine} ! [The aristocracy of [England]_7-england]_{5195-the aristocracy of england} , especially [the old aristocracy]_{5196-the old aristocracy} , are highly cultivated . Sympathy from [such a class]_{5197-such a class} is to be valued . [I]_0-i care for no other — [I]_0-i have always despised [the million of vulgar]_{5198-the million of vulgar} . [They]_{5198-the million of vulgar} have come to [me]_0-i , not [I]_0-i to [them]_{5198-the million of vulgar} , and [I]_0-i have always told [them]_{5198-the million of vulgar} the truth about [themselves]_{5198-the million of vulgar} , that [they]_{5198-the million of vulgar} are [a race of [snobs]_5200-snobs]_{5199-a race of snobs} , and [they]_{5198-the million of vulgar} rather like being told so . And now for [your]_0-i day ? ” “_[0-i] Why not this day if [you]_0-i be free ? [I]_0-i will call for [you]_0-i about eight , and take [you]_0-i in [my]_0-i brougham to [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} . ” “_{[5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort]} [You]_0-i have got a brougham ! Well , [I]_0-i suppose so , being [a member of parliament]_{808-a member of parliament} , though [I]_0-i know [a good many members of parliament who have not got broughams]_{5202-a good many members of parliament who have not got broughams} . But [[your]_0-i family]_{6928-your family} , [I]_0-i remember , married into [the swells]_{5204-the swells} . [I]_0-i do not grudge it [you]_0-i . [You]_0-i were always [a good comrade to [me]_0-i]_{5205-a good comrade to me} . [I]_0-i never knew [a man]_{807-a man} more free from envy than [you]_0-i , [Ferrars]_425-endymion , and envy is an odious vice . There are [[people]_6681-people [I]_0-i know , who , when [they]_{5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort} hear [I]_0-i have dined with [the Earl of Montfort]_{553-earl of montfort}]_{5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort} , will invent all sorts of stories against [me]_0-i , and send [them]_{5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort} to what [they]_{5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort} call the journals of society . ” “_{[5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort]} Well , then , it shall be to - day , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion , rising . “_[0-i] It shall be to - day , and to tell the truth , [I]_0-i was thinking this morning where [I]_0-i should dine to - day . What [I]_0-i miss [here]_1520-here are [the cafes]_{5210-the cafes} . Now in [Paris]_43-paris [you]_0-i can dine every day exactly as it suits [your]_0-i means and mood . [You]_0-i may dine for a couple of francs in [a quiet , unknown street]_{5211-a quiet , unknown street} , and very well ; or [you]_0-i may dine for a couple of napoleons in [a flaming saloon]_{5212-a flaming saloon} , with windows opening on [a crowded boulevard]_{5213-a crowded boulevard} . [London]_10-london is deficient in dining capability . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i should belong to [a club]_{4731-a club} . Do [you]_0-i not ? ” “_{[6681-people]} So [I]_0-i was told by [a friend of [mine]_0-i]_{8684-a friend of mine} the other day,—one of [your]_0-i great swells . [He]_{8684-a friend of mine} said [I]_0-i ought to belong to [the Athenaeum]_{5216-the athenaeum} , and [he]_{8684-a friend of mine} would propose [me]_0-i , and [the committee]_{8807-the committee} would elect [me]_0-i as a matter of course . [They]_{8807-the committee} rejected [me]_0-i and selected [a bishop]_{8441-a bishop} . And then [people]_6681-people are surprised that [the Church]_{6648-the church} is in danger ! ” The condition of [England]_7-england at the meeting of Parliament in 1842 was not satisfactory . The depression of trade in [the manufacturing districts]_{9399-the manufacturing districts} seemed overwhelming , and continued increasing during the whole of the year . A memorial from [Stockport]_{255-stockport} to [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} in the spring represented that more than half [the master spinners]_{9401-the master spinners} had failed , and that no less than [three thousand dwelling - houses]_{9402-three thousand dwelling - houses} were untenanted . [One - fifth of [the population of [Leeds]_256-leeds]_{9404-the population of leeds}]_{9403-one - fifth of the population of leeds} were dependent on the poor - rates . The state of [Sheffield]_{257-sheffield} was not less severe — and [the blast furnaces of [Wolverhampton]_{258-wolverhampton}]_{9405-the blast furnaces of wolverhampton} were extinguished . There were almost daily meetings , at [Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} , [Manchester]_{33-manchester} , and [Leeds]_256-leeds , to consider the great and increasing distress of [the country]_{6643-the country} , and to induce [ministers]_{6766-ministers} to bring forward remedial measures ; but as these were impossible , violence was soon substituted for passionate appeals to the fears or the humanity of [the government]_{818-the government} . [Vast bodies of [the population]_{4415-the population}]_{9409-vast bodies of the population} assembled in [Staleybridge]_{259-staleybridge} , and [Ashton]_260-ashton , and [Oldham]_261-oldham , and marched into [Manchester]_{33-manchester} . For a week the rioting was unchecked , but [the government]_{818-the government} despatched [a strong military force]_{9412-a strong military force} to [that city]_{1601-that city} , and order was restored . The state of affairs in [Scotland]_151-scotland was not more favourable . There were food riots in [several of [the Scotch towns]_{9415-the scotch towns}]_{9414-several of the scotch towns} , and in [Glasgow]_216-glasgow [the multitude]_{849-the multitude} assembled , and then commenced what [they]_{849-the multitude} called a begging tour , but which was really a progress of not disguised intimidation . The economic crisis in [Ireland]_74-ireland was yet to come , but [the whole of [that country]_{9418-that country}]_{9417-the whole of that country} was absorbed in a harassing and dangerous agitation for the repeal of the union between [the two countries]_{9419-the two countries} . During all this time , [the Anti - Corn Law League]_{9420-the anti - corn law league} was holding regular and frequent meetings at [Manchester]_{33-manchester} , at which statements were made distinguished by great eloquence and little scruple . But [the able leaders of this confederacy]_{9421-the able leaders of this confederacy} never succeeded in enlisting the sympathies of [the great body of [the population]_{4415-the population}]_{9422-the great body of the population} . Between [the masters]_{9424-the masters} and [the workmen]_{9425-the workmen} there was an alienation of feeling , which apparently never could be removed . This reserve , however , did not enlist [the working classes]_{8691-the working classes} on the side of [the government]_{818-the government} ; [they]_{8691-the working classes} had [their]_{8691-the working classes} own object , and one which [they]_{8691-the working classes} themselves enthusiastically cherished . And this was the Charter , a political settlement which was to restore the golden age , and which [the master manufacturers]_{9428-the master manufacturers} and [the middle classes]_{1968-the middle classes} generally looked upon with even more apprehension than [[Her]_9430-her Majesty ’s advisers]_{9431-her majesty ’s advisers} . It is hardly necessary to add , that in a state of affairs like that which is here faintly but still faithfully sketched , the rapid diminution of the revenue was inevitable , and of course that decline mainly occurred in the two all - important branches of the customs and excise . There was another great misfortune also which at this trying time hung over [England]_7-england . [The country]_{6643-the country} was dejected . The humiliating disasters of [Afghanistan]_{262-afghanistan} , dark narratives of which were periodically arriving , had produced a more depressing effect on the spirit of [the country]_{6643-the country} than all the victories and menaces of [Napoleon]_635-napoleon in the heyday of [his]_635-napoleon wild career . At [home]_726-home and abroad , there seemed nothing to sustain the national spirit ; financial embarrassment , commercial and manufacturing distress , social and political agitation on the one hand , and on the other , the loss of [armies]_9435-armies , of reputation , perhaps of empire . It was true that these external misfortunes could hardly be attributed to [the new ministry]_{903-the new ministry} — but when [a nation]_{6664-a nation} is thoroughly perplexed and dispirited , it soon ceases to make distinctions between [political parties]_{9438-political parties} . [The country]_{6643-the country} is out of sorts , and [the “_{[6681-people]} government ”]_{9440-the “ government ”} is held answerable for the disorder . Thus it will be seen , that , though [the new ministry]_{903-the new ministry} were supported by a commanding majority in parliament , and that , too , after a recent appeal to [the country]_{6643-the country} , [they]_{903-the new ministry} were not popular , it may be truly said they were even the reverse . [The opposition]_{2975-the opposition} , on the other hand , notwithstanding [their]_{2975-the opposition} discomfiture , and , on some subjects , [their]_{2975-the opposition} disgrace , were by no means disheartened , and believed that there were economical causes at work , which must soon restore [them]_{2975-the opposition} to power . [The minister]_{775-the minister} brought forward [his]_{775-the minister} revision of the tariff , which was denounced by [the League]_{210-the league} as futile , and in which anathema [the opposition]_{2975-the opposition} soon found it convenient to agree . Had [the minister]_{775-the minister} included in [his]_{775-the minister} measure that “_[0-i] total and immediate repeal ” of the existing corn laws which was preached by [many]_2097-many as a panacea , the effect would have been probably much the same . No doubt a tariff may aggravate , or may mitigate , such a condition of commercial depression as periodically visits [a state of society like that of [England]_7-england]_{9448-a state of society like that of england} , but it does not produce it . It was produced in 1842 , as it had been produced at the present time , by an abuse of capital and credit , and by a degree of production which the wants of [the world]_{6658-the world} have not warranted . And yet all this time , there were certain influences at work in [the great body of [the nation]_{7104-the nation}]_{9450-the great body of the nation} , neither foreseen , nor for some time recognised , by [statesmen]_{6758-statesmen} and [those great capitalists on whose opinion statesmen much depend , which were stirring , as it were , like the unconscious power of the forces of nature]_{9453-those great capitalists on whose opinion statesmen much depend , which were stirring , as it were , like the unconscious power of the forces of nature} , and which were destined to baffle all the calculations of [persons in authority and the leading spirits of all parties]_{9454-persons in authority and the leading spirits of all parties} , strengthen a perplexed administration , confound a sanguine opposition , render all the rhetoric , statistics , and subscriptions of the Anti - Corn Law League fruitless , and absolutely make [the Chartists]_{9044-the chartists} forget the Charter . “_{[6681-people]} [[My]_0-i friends]_{6710-my friends} will not assist [themselves]_{6710-my friends} by resisting the government measures , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , with [his]_0-i usual calm smile , half sceptical , half sympathetic . “_{[6681-people]} The measures will do no good , but they will do no harm . There are no measures that will do any good at this moment . [We]_5222-we do not want measures ; what [we]_5222-we want is a new channel . ” That is exactly what was wanted . There was abundant capital in [the country]_{6643-the country} and [a mass of unemployed labour]_{9457-a mass of unemployed labour} . But [the markets on which [they]_5222-we had of late depended]_{9458-the markets on which they had of late depended} , the American especially , were overworked and overstocked , and in some instances were not only overstocked , but disturbed by war , as [the Chinese]_{636-the chinese} , for example — and capital and [labour]_9459-labour wanted “_{[6681-people]} [a new channel]_{5223-a new channel} . ” [The new channel]_{9460-the new channel} came , and [all the persons of authority , alike political and commercial]_{9461-all the persons of authority , alike political and commercial} , seemed quite surprised that it had arrived ; but when a thing or [a man]_{807-a man} is wanted , [they]_{9461-all the persons of authority , alike political and commercial} generally appear . One or two lines of railway , which had been long sleepily in formation , about this time were finished , and one or two lines of railway , which had been finished for some time and were unnoticed , announced dividends , and not contemptible ones . Suddenly there was a general feeling in [the country]_{6643-the country} , that [its]_{6643-the country} capital should be invested in [railways]_{9464-railways} ; that [the whole surface of [the land]_{6683-the land}]_{9465-the whole surface of the land} should be transformed , and covered , as by a network , with these mighty means of communication . When the passions of [the English]_{9467-the english} , naturally [an enthusiastic people]_{9468-an enthusiastic people} , are excited on a subject of finance , [their]_{9467-the english} will , [their]_{9467-the english} determination , and resource , are irresistible . This was signally proved in the present instance , for [they]_{9467-the english} never ceased subscribing [their]_{9467-the english} capital until the sum entrusted to this new form of investment reached an amount almost equal to the national debt ; and this too in a very few years . The immediate effect on the condition of [the country]_{6643-the country} was absolutely prodigious . The value of [land]_8778-land rose , all the blast furnaces were relit , a stimulant was given to every branch of the home trade , the amount suddenly paid in wages exceeded that ever known in [this country]_{6657-this country} , and wages too at a high rate . [Large portions of [the labouring classes]_{9473-the labouring classes}]_{9472-large portions of the labouring classes} not only enjoyed comfort , but commanded luxury . All this of course soon acted on the revenue , and both customs and especially excise soon furnished an ample surplus . It can not be pretended that all this energy and enterprise were free in [their]_{9467-the english} operation from those evils which , it seems , must inevitably attend any extensive public speculation , however well founded . Many of the scenes and circumstances recalled the days of the South Sea Scheme . The gambling in shares of [companies which were formed only in name]_{9474-companies which were formed only in name} was without limit . [The principal towns of [the north]_{3706-the north}]_{9475-the principal towns of the north} established for that purpose [stock exchanges of [their]_{9475-the principal towns of the north} own]_{9477-stock exchanges of their own} , and [Leeds]_256-leeds especially , [one - fifth of whose population]_{9478-one - fifth of whose population} had been authoritatively described in the first session of the new parliament as dependent on the poor - rates , now boasted [a stock exchange which in the extent of [its]_{9479-a stock exchange which in the extent of its transactions rivalled that of the metropolis} transactions rivalled that of [the metropolis]_{7634-the metropolis}]_{9479-a stock exchange which in the extent of its transactions rivalled that of the metropolis} . And the gambling was universal , from [the noble]_{9481-the noble} to [the mechanic]_{9482-the mechanic} . It was confined to [no class]_{9483-no class} and to [no sex]_{9484-no sex} . The scene which took place at [the Board of Trade]_{8289-the board of trade} on the last day on which plans could be lodged , and when midnight had arrived while crowds from [the country]_{6643-the country} were still filling [the hall]_{1303-the hall} , and pressing at the doors , deserved and required for its adequate representation the genius of [a Hogarth]_{9488-a hogarth} . This was the day on which it was announced that the total number of railway projects , on which deposits had been paid , had reached nearly to eight hundred . What is remarkable in this vast movement in which so many millions were produced , and so many more promised , is , that [the great leaders of the financial world]_{9489-the great leaders of the financial world} took no part in it . [The mighty loan - mongers]_{9490-the mighty loan - mongers} , on whose fiat the fate of [kings and empires]_{9491-kings and empires} sometimes depended , seemed like [men who , witnessing some eccentricity of nature , watch it with mixed feelings of curiosity and alarm]_{9492-men who , witnessing some eccentricity of nature , watch it with mixed feelings of curiosity and alarm} . Even [Lombard Street]_{263-lombard street} , which never was more wanted , was inactive , and it was only by the irresistible pressure of circumstances that [a banking firm which had an extensive country connection]_{9493-a banking firm which had an extensive country connection} was ultimately forced to take the leading part that was required , and almost unconsciously lay the foundation of the vast fortunes which [it]_{9493-a banking firm which had an extensive country connection} has realised , and organise the varied connection which it now commands . All seemed to come from [the provinces]_{9494-the provinces} , and from [unknown people in [the provinces]_{9494-the provinces}]_{9495-unknown people in the provinces} . But in all affairs there must be [a leader]_{9497-a leader} , and [a leader]_{9497-a leader} appeared . [He]_{9497-a leader} was more remarkable than the movement itself . [He]_{9497-a leader} was [a London tradesman]_{9499-a london tradesman} , though [a member of parliament]_{808-a member of parliament} returned for the first time to [this House of Commons]_{9501-this house of commons} . [This leader]_{9502-this leader} was [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} . [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} had foreseen what was coming , and had prepared for it . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} agreed with [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , what was wanted was “_{[6681-people]} [a new channel]_{5223-a new channel} . ” That channel [he]_{411-mr. vigo} thought [he]_{411-mr. vigo} had discovered , and [he]_{411-mr. vigo} awaited it . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} [himself]_{411-mr. vigo} could command no inconsiderable amount of capital , and [he]_{411-mr. vigo} had [a following of [obscure rich friends]_{9504-obscure rich friends} who believed in [him]_{411-mr. vigo} , and did what [he]_{411-mr. vigo} liked]_{9503-a following of obscure rich friends who believed in him , and did what he liked} . [His]_{411-mr. vigo} daily visits to [the City]_{6868-the city} , except when [he]_{411-mr. vigo} was travelling over [England]_7-england , and especially [the north and [midland counties]_{9507-midland counties}]_{9506-the north and midland counties} , had [their]_{9506-the north and midland counties} purpose and bore fruit . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} was [a director]_{9508-a director} , and soon [the chairman and leading spirit , of [a railway which was destined to be perhaps]_{9510-a railway which was destined to be perhaps} [[our]_9511-our most important one]_{9512-our most important one}]_{9509-the chairman and leading spirit , of a railway which was destined to be perhaps our most important one} . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} was master of all the details of the business ; [he]_{411-mr. vigo} had arrived at conclusions on the question of the gauges , which then was a pons asinorum for [the multitude]_{849-the multitude} , and understood all about rolling stock and permanent ways , and sleepers and branch lines , which were then cabalistic terms to [the general]_{9514-the general} . In [his]_{411-mr. vigo} first session in [parliament]_{776-parliament} [he]_{411-mr. vigo} had passed quietly and almost unnoticed several bills on these matters , and began to be recognised by [the Committee of Selection]_{9516-the committee of selection} as [a member who ought to be “_{[5225-male swells]} put on ” for questions of this kind]_{9517-a member who ought to be “ put on ” for questions of this kind} . The great occasion had arrived , and [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} was equal to it . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} was one of [those few men who awake one day]_{9518-those few men who awake one day} and find [themselves]_{9518-those few men who awake one day} famous . Suddenly it would seem that the name of [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} was in [everybody]_{6694-everybody} ’s mouth . There was only one subject which interested [the country]_{6643-the country} , and [he]_{411-mr. vigo} was recognised as [the man who best understood it]_{9521-the man who best understood it} . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} was [an oracle]_{9522-an oracle} , and , naturally , soon became [an idol]_{9523-an idol} . The tariff of [the ministers]_{7762-the ministers} was forgotten , the invectives of [the League]_{210-the league} were disregarded , [their]_{210-the league} motions for the repeal of the corn laws were invariably defeated by large and contemptuous majorities . [The House of Commons]_{126-the house of commons} did nothing but pass railway bills , measures which were welcomed with unanimity by [the House of Lords , whose estates were in consequence daily increasing in value]_{9525-the house of lords , whose estates were in consequence daily increasing in value} . [People]_6681-people went to [the gallery]_{2413-the gallery} to see [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} introduce bills , and could scarcely restrain [their]_6681-people enthusiasm at the spectacle of so much patriotic energy , which secured for [them]_6681-people premiums for shares , which [they]_6681-people held in undertakings of which the first sod was not yet cut . On one morning , [the Great Cloudland Company]_{264-the great cloudland company} , of which [he]_{411-mr. vigo} was chairman , gave [their]_{210-the league} approval of twenty - six bills , which [he]_{411-mr. vigo} immediately introduced into parliament . Next day , [the Ebor]_{638-the ebor} and [North Cloudland]_{265-north cloudland} sanctioned six bills under [his]_{411-mr. vigo} advice , and affirmed deeds and agreements which affected [all the principal railway projects in [Lancashire]_{207-lancashire} and [Yorkshire]_{266-yorkshire}]_{9528-all the principal railway projects in lancashire and yorkshire} . A quarter of an hour later , just time to hurry from one meeting to another , where [he]_{411-mr. vigo} was always received with rampant enthusiasm , [Newcastle]_{267-newcastle} and [the extreme north]_{9529-the extreme north} accepted [his]_{411-mr. vigo} dictatorship . During a portion of two days , [he]_{411-mr. vigo} obtained the consent of [shareholders]_{9530-shareholders} to forty bills , involving an expenditure of ten millions ; and the engagements for one session alone amounted to one hundred and thirty millions sterling . [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} shrugged [his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} shoulders , but [no one]_{6647-no one} would listen even to [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , when [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} [himself]_{3975-the prime minister} , supposed to be the most wary of [men]_1114-men , and especially on financial subjects , in the very white heat of all this speculation , [himself]_{3975-the prime minister} raised the first sod on [[his]_{3975-the prime minister} own estate]_{9534-his own estate} in a project of extent and importance . Throughout these extraordinary scenes , [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} , though not free from excitement , exhibited , on the whole , much self - control . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} was faithful to [[his]_{411-mr. vigo} old friends]_{4054-his old friends} , and [no one]_{6647-no one} profited more in this respect than [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} . [That gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} became [the director of several lines , and vice - chairman of one over which [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} [himself]_{411-mr. vigo} presided]_{9538-the director of several lines , and vice - chairman of one over which mr. vigo himself presided} . [No one]_{6647-no one} was surprised that [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} therefore should enter [parliament]_{776-parliament} . [He]_{408-mr. rodney} came in by virtue of one of those petitions that [Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} was always cooking , or baffling . [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} was [a supporter of the ministry]_{9541-a supporter of the ministry} , and [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} was [a Liberal]_{6828-a liberal} , but [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} returned [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} to [parliament]_{776-parliament} all the same , and [no one]_{6647-no one} seemed astonished or complained . Political connection , political consistency , political principle , all vanished before the fascination of premiums . As for [Endymion]_425-endymion , [the great man]_{1252-the great man} made [him]_425-endymion friendly and earnest overtures , and offered , if [he]_425-endymion would give [his]_425-endymion time to business , which , as [he]_425-endymion was in opposition , would be no great sacrifice , to promote and secure [his]_425-endymion fortune . But [Endymion]_425-endymion , after due reflection , declined , though with gratitude , these tempting proposals . [Ferrars]_425-endymion was [an ambitious man]_{9546-an ambitious man} , but not too imaginative a one . [He]_425-endymion had a main object in life , and that was to regain the position which had been forfeited , not by [his]_425-endymion own fault . [[His]_425-endymion grandfather]_{1851-his grandfather} and [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} before [him]_425-endymion had both been [privy councillors]_{9549-privy councillors} and [ministers of state]_{757-ministers of state} . There had , indeed , been more than the prospect of [[his]_425-endymion father]_{788-his father} filling a very prominent position . All had been lost , but the secret purpose of the life of [Endymion]_425-endymion was that , from being [a clerk in a public office]_{4216-a clerk in a public office} , [he]_425-endymion should arrive by [his]_425-endymion own energies at [the station to which [he]_425-endymion seemed , as it were , born]_{9553-the station to which he seemed , as it were , born} . To accomplish this [he]_425-endymion felt that the entire devotion of [his]_425-endymion labour and thought was requisite . [His]_425-endymion character was essentially tenacious , and [he]_425-endymion had already realised no inconsiderable amount of political knowledge and official experience . [His]_425-endymion object seemed difficult and distant , but there was nothing wild or visionary in its pursuit . [He]_425-endymion had achieved some of the first steps , and [he]_425-endymion was yet very young . There were [friends]_7075-friends about [him]_425-endymion , however , who were not content with what [they]_7075-friends deemed [his]_425-endymion moderate ambition , and thought [they]_7075-friends discerned in [him]_425-endymion qualities which might enable [him]_425-endymion to mount to a higher stage . However this might be , [his]_425-endymion judgment was that [he]_425-endymion must resist the offers of [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} , though [they]_7075-friends were sincerely kind , and so [he]_425-endymion felt them . In the meantime , [he]_425-endymion frequently met [that gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} , and not merely in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} would have been frantically envious could [he]_425-endymion have witnessed and perused the social invitations that fell like a continuous snow - storm on the favoured roof of [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} . [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} was not a party question . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} dined with [high patricians who forgot [their]_{9557-high patricians who forgot their political differences , while they agreed in courting the presence of this great benefactor of his country} political differences , while [they]_{9557-high patricians who forgot their political differences , while they agreed in courting the presence of this great benefactor of his country} agreed in courting the presence of this great benefactor of [[his]_{411-mr. vigo} country]_{3141-his country}]_{9557-high patricians who forgot their political differences , while they agreed in courting the presence of this great benefactor of his country} . [The fine ladies]_{9559-the fine ladies} were as eager in [their]_{9559-the fine ladies} homage to [this real patriot]_{9560-this real patriot} , and [he]_{411-mr. vigo} might be seen between [rival countesses , who emulated [each other]_{916-each other} in [their]_{9561-rival countesses , who emulated each other in their appreciation of his public services} appreciation of [his]_{411-mr. vigo} public services]_{9561-rival countesses , who emulated each other in their appreciation of his public services} . These were [[Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} ’s dangerous suitors]_{9563-mr. vigo ’s dangerous suitors} . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} confessed to [Endymion]_425-endymion one day that [he]_{411-mr. vigo} could not manage [the great ladies]_{9564-the great ladies} . “_{[5225-male swells]} [Male swells]_{5225-male swells} , ” [he]_{411-mr. vigo} would say laughingly , “_{[5225-male swells]} [I]_0-i have measured physically and intellectually . ” [The golden youth of [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{9565-the golden youth of the country} seemed fascinated by [his]_{411-mr. vigo} society , repeated [his]_{411-mr. vigo} sententious bons - mot , and applied for shares in [every company which [he]_{411-mr. vigo} launched into prosperous existence]_{9567-every company which he launched into prosperous existence} . [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} purchased [a splendid mansion in [St. James ’ Square]_{51-st. james ’ square} , where invitations to [his]_{411-mr. vigo} banquets were looked upon almost as commands]_{9568-a splendid mansion in st. james ’ square , where invitations to his banquets were looked upon almost as commands} . [[His]_{411-mr. vigo} chief cook]_{9569-his chief cook} was [one of [the celebrities of [Europe]_6-europe]_{9571-the celebrities of europe}]_{9570-one of the celebrities of europe} , and though [he]_{9569-his chief cook} had served [emperors]_{4959-emperors} , the salary [he]_{9569-his chief cook} received from [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} exceeded any one [he]_{411-mr. vigo} had hitherto condescended to pocket . [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} bought [estates]_9573-estates , hired [moors]_9574-moors , lavished [his]_{411-mr. vigo} money , not only with profusion , but with generosity . Everything was placed at [his]_{411-mr. vigo} command , and it appeared that there was nothing that [he]_{411-mr. vigo} refused . “_{[5225-male swells]} When this excitement is over , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{9575-mr. bertie tremaine} , “_[5226-his] [I]_0-i hope to induce [him]_5226-his to take [India]_31-india . ” In the midst of this commanding effulgence , the calmer beam of [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} might naturally pass unnoticed , yet its brightness was clear and sustained . [The Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} engaged a dwelling of no mean proportion in [that favoured district of [South Kensington]_{268-south kensington}]_{9576-that favoured district of south kensington} , which was then beginning to assume the high character [it]_{9576-that favoured district of south kensington} has since obtained . [Their]_{405-the rodneys} equipages were distinguished , and when [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} entered [the Park]_{1663-the park} , driving [her]_{410-mrs. rodney} matchless ponies , and attended by [outriders]_{9578-outriders} , and [herself]_{410-mrs. rodney} bright as [Diana]_639-diana , the world leaning over [its]_{9576-that favoured district of south kensington} palings witnessed [her]_{410-mrs. rodney} appearance with equal delight and admiration . [We]_9579-we have rather anticipated , for the sake of the subject , in [our]_9579-we last chapter , and [we]_9579-we must now recur to the time when , after [his]_5226-his return from [Paris]_43-paris , [Endymion]_425-endymion entered into what was virtually [his]_5226-his first session in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . Though in opposition , and with all the delights of [the most charming society at [his]_5226-his command]_{9581-the most charming society at his command} , [he]_5226-his was [an habitual and constant attendant]_{9582-an habitual and constant attendant} . [One]_6769-one might have been tempted to believe that [he]_5226-his would turn out to be , though [a working , only a silent member]_{9584-a working , only a silent member} , but [his]_5226-his silence was only prudence . [He]_5226-his was deeply interested and amused in watching the proceedings , especially when [those]_9585-those took part in [them]_9586-them with whom [he]_5226-his was acquainted . [Job Thornberry]_396-job occupied a leading position in the debates . [He]_396-job addressed [the House]_{929-the house} very shortly after [he]_396-job took [his]_396-job seat , and having a purpose and a most earnest one , and being what is styled [a representative man of [his]_396-job subject]_{9588-a representative man of his subject} , [the House]_{72-somerset house} listened to [him]_396-job at once , and [his]_396-job place in debate was immediately recognised . The times favoured [him]_396-job , especially during the first and second session , while the commercial depression lasted ; afterwards , [he]_396-job was always listened to , because [he]_396-job had great oratorical gifts , a persuasive style that was winning , and , though [he]_396-job had no inconsiderable powers of sarcasm , [his]_396-job extreme tact wisely guided [him]_396-job to restrain for the present that dangerous , though most effective , weapon . The Pythagorean school , as [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} styled [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{9589-mr. bertie tremaine} and [his]_{9589-mr. bertie tremaine} following , very much amused [Endymion]_425-endymion . [The heaven - born minister]_{9590-the heaven - born minister} air of [the great leader]_{9591-the great leader} was striking . [He]_396-job never smiled , or at any rate contemptuously . Notice of a question was sometimes publicly given from this bench , but so abstruse in its nature and so quaint in its expression , that [the House]_{929-the house} never comprehended it , and [the unfortunate minister who had to answer , even with twenty - four hours ’ study]_{9593-the unfortunate minister who had to answer , even with twenty - four hours ’ study} , was obliged to commence [his]_{9593-the unfortunate minister who had to answer , even with twenty - four hours ’ study} reply by a conjectural interpretation of the query formally addressed to [him]_{9593-the unfortunate minister who had to answer , even with twenty - four hours ’ study} . But though [they]_9594-their were silent in [the House]_{929-the house} , [their]_9594-their views were otherwise powerfully represented . The weekly journal devoted to [their]_9594-their principles was sedulously circulated among [members of the House]_{9596-members of the house} . It was called the “_[5226-his] Precursor , ” and systematically attacked not only every institution , but , it might be said , every law , and all the manners and customs , of [the country]_{6643-the country} . Its style was remarkable , never excited or impassioned , but frigid , logical , and incisive , and suggesting appalling revolutions with the calmness with which one would narrate the ordinary incidents of life . [The editor of the “_[5226-his] Precursor ”]_{9598-the editor of the “ precursor ”} was [Mr. Jawett]_427-jawett , selected by [that great master of human nature]_{9599-that great master of human nature} , [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{9600-mr. bertie tremaine} . When it got about , that [the editor of this fearful journal]_{9601-the editor of this fearful journal} was [a clerk in a public office]_{4216-a clerk in a public office} , the indignation of [the government]_{818-the government} , or at least of [[their]_{818-the government} supporters]_{9604-their supporters} , was extreme , and there was no end to the punishments and disgrace to which [he]_396-job was to be subjected ; but [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , who lived a good deal in [Bohemia]_226-bohemia , was essentially cosmopolitan , and dabbled in letters , persuaded [[his]_{442-waldershare} colleagues]_{1237-his colleagues} not to make [the editor of the “_[5226-his] Precursor ”]_{9598-the editor of the “ precursor ”} [a martyr]_{9607-a martyr} , and undertook with [their]_{1237-his colleagues} authority to counteract [his]_{442-waldershare} evil purposes by literary means alone . Being fully empowered to take all necessary steps for this object , [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} thought that there was no better mode of arresting public attention to [his]_{442-waldershare} enterprise than by engaging for [its manager the most renowned pen of the hour]_{9608-its manager the most renowned pen of the hour} , and [he]_{442-waldershare} opened [himself]_{442-waldershare} on the subject in the most sacred confidence to [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} . [That gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} , invited to call upon [a minister , sworn to secrecy , and brimful of state secrets]_{9610-a minister , sworn to secrecy , and brimful of state secrets} , could not long restrain [himself]_{1654-that gentleman} , and with admirable discretion consulted on [his]_{1654-that gentleman} views and prospects [Mr. Endymion Ferrars]_425-endymion . “_[0-i] But [I]_0-i thought [you]_0-i were one of [us]_5227-us , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion ; “_[0-i] [you]_0-i asked [me]_0-i to put [you]_0-i in the way of getting into [Brooks]_473-brooks ’ ! ” “_[0-i] What of that ? ” said [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} ; “_{[6646-the whigs]} and when [you]_0-i remember what [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} owe to [literary men]_{5229-literary men} , [they]_{6646-the whigs} ought to have elected [me]_0-i into [Brooks]_473-brooks ’ without [my]_0-i asking for it . ” “_[0-i] Still , if [you]_0-i be on the other side ? ” “_[0-i] It is nothing to do with sides , ” said [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} ; “_{[3787-the highest]} this affair goes far beyond sides . [The ‘ Precursor ’]_{5230-the ‘ precursor ’} wants to put down [the Crown]_{1153-the crown} ; [I]_0-i shall put down the ‘ Precursor . ’ It is an affair of the closet , not of sides — an affair of the royal closet , [sir]_6912-sir . [I]_0-i am acting for [the Crown]_{1153-the crown} , [sir]_6912-sir ; [the Crown]_{1153-the crown} has appealed to [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i save the Crown , and there must be personal relations with [the highest]_{3787-the highest} , ” and [he]_0-i looked quite fierce . “_[0-i] Well , [you]_0-i have not written [your]_0-i first article yet , ” said [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall look forward to it with much interest . ” After [Easter]_131-easter , [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} said to [Endymion]_425-endymion that a question ought to be put on a subject of foreign policy of importance , and on which [he]_0-i thought [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} were in difficulties ; “_[0-i] and [I]_0-i think [you]_0-i might as well ask it , [Endymion]_425-endymion . [I]_0-i will draw up the question , and [you]_0-i will give notice of it . It will be a reconnaissance . ” The notice of this question was the first time [Endymion]_425-endymion opened [his]_425-endymion mouth in [the House of Commons]_{126-the house of commons} . It was [an humble and not a very hazardous office]_{9612-an humble and not a very hazardous office} , but when [he]_425-endymion got on [his]_425-endymion legs [his]_425-endymion head swam , [his]_425-endymion heart beat so violently , that it was like a convulsion preceding death , and though [he]_425-endymion was only on [his]_425-endymion legs for a few seconds , all the sorrows of [his]_425-endymion life seemed to pass before [him]_425-endymion . When [he]_425-endymion sate down , [he]_425-endymion was quite surprised that the business of [the House]_{929-the house} proceeded as usual , and it was only after some time that [he]_425-endymion became convinced that [no one]_{6647-no one} but [himself]_425-endymion was conscious of [his]_425-endymion sufferings , or that [he]_425-endymion had performed a routine duty otherwise than in a routine manner . The crafty question , however , led to some important consequences . When asked , to the surprise of [every one [the minister]_{775-the minister} [himself]_{775-the minister}]_{9615-every one the minister himself} replied to it . [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , with whom [Endymion]_425-endymion dined at [Bellamy ’s]_465-bellamy that day , was in no good humour in consequence . When [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had considered the ministerial reply , [he]_0-i said to [Endymion]_425-endymion , “_[0-i] This must be followed up . [You]_5237-you must move for papers . It will be a good opportunity for [you]_5237-you , for [the House]_{929-the house} is up to something being in the wind , and [they]_{929-the house} will listen . It will be curious to see whether [the minister]_{775-the minister} follows [you]_5237-you . If so , [he]_{775-the minister} will give [me]_0-i an opening . ” [Endymion]_425-endymion felt that this was the crisis of [his]_425-endymion life . [He]_425-endymion knew the subject well , and [he]_425-endymion had all the tact and experience of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} to guide [him]_425-endymion in [his]_425-endymion statement and [his]_425-endymion arguments . [He]_425-endymion had also the great feeling that , if necessary , a powerful arm would support [him]_425-endymion . It was about a week before the day arrived , and [Endymion]_425-endymion slept very little that week , and the night before [his]_425-endymion motion not a wink . [He]_425-endymion almost wished [he]_425-endymion was dead as [he]_425-endymion walked down to [the House]_{929-the house} in the hope that the exercise might remedy , or improve , [his]_425-endymion languid circulation ; but in vain , and when [his]_425-endymion name was called and [he]_425-endymion had to rise , [his]_425-endymion hands and feet were like ice . [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} were both in the ventilator , and [he]_425-endymion knew it . It might be said that [he]_425-endymion was sustained by [his]_425-endymion utter despair . [He]_425-endymion felt so feeble and generally imbecile , that [he]_425-endymion had not vitality enough to be sensible of failure . [He]_425-endymion had [a kind audience]_{9618-a kind audience} , and [an interested one]_{9619-an interested one} . When [he]_425-endymion opened [his]_425-endymion mouth , [he]_425-endymion forgot [his]_425-endymion first sentence , which [he]_425-endymion had long prepared . In trying to recall it and failing , [he]_425-endymion was for a moment confused . But it was only for a moment ; the unpremeditated came to [his]_425-endymion aid , and [his]_425-endymion voice , at first tremulous , was recognised as distinct and rich . There was a murmur of sympathy , and not merely from [his]_425-endymion own side . Suddenly , both physically and intellectually , [he]_425-endymion was quite [himself]_425-endymion . [His]_425-endymion arrested circulation flowed , and fed [his]_425-endymion stagnant brain . [His]_425-endymion statement was lucid , [his]_425-endymion arguments were difficult to encounter , and [his]_425-endymion manner was modest . [He]_425-endymion sate down amid general applause , and though [he]_425-endymion was then conscious that [he]_425-endymion had omitted more than one point on which [he]_425-endymion had relied , [he]_425-endymion was on the whole satisfied , and recollected that [he]_425-endymion might use them in reply , a privilege to which [he]_425-endymion now looked forward with feelings of comfort and confidence . [The minister]_{775-the minister} again followed [him]_425-endymion , and in an elaborate speech . The subject evidently , in the opinion of [the minister]_{775-the minister} , was of too delicate and difficult a character to trust to [a subordinate]_{9622-a subordinate} . Overwhelmed as [he]_425-endymion was with the labours of [[his]_425-endymion own department]_{9623-his own department} , the general conduct of affairs , and [the leadership of [the House]_{929-the house}]_{9624-the leadership of the house} , [he]_425-endymion still would undertake the representation of [an office with whose business [he]_425-endymion was not familiar]_{9626-an office with whose business he was not familiar} . Wary and accurate [he]_425-endymion always was , but in discussions on foreign affairs , [he]_425-endymion never exhibited the unrivalled facility with which [he]_425-endymion ever treated a commercial or financial question , or that plausible promptness with which , at a moment ’s notice , [he]_425-endymion could encounter any difficulty connected with domestic administration . All these were qualities which [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} possessed with reference to the affairs over which [he]_425-endymion had long presided , and in the present instance , following [the minister]_{775-the minister} , [he]_425-endymion was particularly happy . [He]_425-endymion had a good case , and [he]_425-endymion was gratified by the success of [Endymion]_425-endymion . [He]_425-endymion complimented [him]_425-endymion and confuted [[his]_425-endymion opponent]_{9628-his opponent} , and , not satisfied with demolishing [his]_425-endymion arguments , [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} indulged in a little raillery which [the House]_{929-the house} enjoyed , but which was never pleasing to the more solemn organisation of [[his]_425-endymion rival]_{1962-his rival} . No language can describe the fury of [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} as to the events of this evening . [He]_425-endymion looked upon the conduct of [the minister]_{775-the minister} , in not permitting [him]_{775-the minister} to represent [[his]_{775-the minister} department]_{8633-his department} , as a decree of the incapacity of [[his]_{775-the minister} subordinate]_{9633-his subordinate} , and of the virtual termination of the official career of [the Under - Secretary of State]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} . [He]_{775-the minister} would have resigned the next day had it not been for the influence of [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} , who soothed [him]_{775-the minister} by suggesting , that it would be better to take an early opportunity of changing [his]_{775-the minister} present post for another . [The minister]_{775-the minister} was wrong . [He]_{775-the minister} was not fond of trusting youth , but it is a confidence which should be exercised , particularly in the conduct of a popular assembly . If [the under - secretary]_{5044-the under - secretary} had not satisfactorily answered Endymion , which [no one]_{6647-no one} had a right to assume , for [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} was [a brilliant man]_{9638-a brilliant man} , [the minister]_{775-the minister} could have always advanced to the rescue at the fitting time . As it was , [he]_{775-the minister} made [a personal enemy of one who naturally might have ripened into [a devoted follower]_{9641-a devoted follower} , and who from [his]_{442-waldershare} social influence , as well as from [his]_{442-waldershare} political talents]_{9640-a personal enemy of one who naturally might have ripened into a devoted follower , and who from his social influence , as well as from his political talents} , was [no despicable foe]_{9642-no despicable foe} . Notwithstanding the great political , and consequently social , changes that had taken place , no very considerable alteration occurred in the general life of [those chief personages in whose existence]_{9643-those chief personages in whose existence} [we]_9644-we have attempted to interest [the reader]_{4688-the reader} . However vast may appear to be the world in which [we]_9644-we move , [we]_9644-we all of [us]_9644-we live in a limited circle . It is the result of circumstances ; of [our]_9644-we convenience and [our]_9644-we taste . [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} became [the acknowledged leader of [Tory society]_{9647-tory society}]_{9646-the acknowledged leader of tory society} , and [[her]_{580-lady beaumaris} husband]_{986-her husband} was so pleased with [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} position , and so proud of it , that [he]_{986-her husband} in a considerable degree sacrificed [his]_{986-her husband} own pursuits and pleasures for its maintenance . [He]_{986-her husband} even refused the mastership of a celebrated hunt , which had once been an object of [his]_{986-her husband} highest ambition , that [he]_{986-her husband} might be early and always in [London]_10-london to support [[his]_{986-her husband} wife]_{1261-his wife} in [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} receptions . [Imogene]_420-imogene [herself]_420-imogene was universally popular . [Her]_420-imogene gentle and natural manners , blended with a due degree of self - respect , [her]_420-imogene charming appearance , and [her]_420-imogene ready but unaffected sympathy , won every heart . [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was [[her]_420-imogene frequent guest]_{9650-her frequent guest} . [Myra]_466-myra continued [her]_466-myra duties as [a leader of society]_{9651-a leader of society} , as [[her]_466-myra lord]_{1542-her lord} was anxious that [the diplomatic world]_{9221-the diplomatic world} should not forget [him]_{986-her husband} . These were [the two principal and rival houses]_{9654-the two principal and rival houses} . The efforts of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} were more fitful , for they were to a certain degree dependent on the moods of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} . It was observed that [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} never omitted attending the receptions of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , and the tone of almost reverential affection with which [she]_{580-lady beaumaris} ever approached [Myra]_466-myra was touching to [those who were in the secret]_{9656-those who were in the secret} , but [they]_{9656-those who were in the secret} were few . No great change occurred in the position of [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} , except that in addition to the sports to which [he]_{356-prince florestan} was apparently devoted , [he]_{356-prince florestan} gradually began to interest [himself]_{356-prince florestan} in the turf . [He]_{356-prince florestan} had bred several horses of repute , and one , which [he]_{356-prince florestan} had named [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , was the favourite for a celebrated race . [[His]_{356-prince florestan} highness]_{9657-his highness} was anxious that [Myra]_466-myra should honour [him]_{356-prince florestan} by being [[his]_{356-prince florestan} guest]_{2127-his guest} . This had never occurred before , because [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} felt that so avowed an intimacy with [a personage]_{9659-a personage} in the peculiar position of [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} was hardly becoming [a Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs]_{9660-a secretary of state for foreign affairs} ; but that [he]_{356-prince florestan} was no longer , and being [the most good - natured man that ever lived]_{9661-the most good - natured man that ever lived} , and easily managed in little things , [he]_{356-prince florestan} could not refuse [Myra]_466-myra when [she]_466-myra consulted [him]_{356-prince florestan} , as [they]_9662-they call it , on the subject , and it was settled that [Lord]_9663-lord and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} were to dine with [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} was most anxious that [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} should take this occasion of consenting to a reconciliation with [him]_{356-prince florestan} , and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} exerted [herself]_{499-lady montfort} much for this end . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was in love with [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , and yet on this point [he]_{356-prince florestan} was inexorable . [Lord]_9665-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} went , and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , to whom [the prince]_{7878-the prince} had addressed a private note of [his]_{7878-the prince} own that quite captivated [her]_{499-lady montfort} , and [Mr.]_9667-mr. and [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} and [Adriana]_481-adriana . [Waldershare , Endymion]_641-endymion , and [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} completed [the guests]_{2190-the guests} , who were received by [the Duke of St. Angelo]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} and [a couple of [aides - de - camp]_{9671-aides - de - camp}]_{9670-a couple of aides - de - camp} . When [the prince]_{7878-the prince} entered all rose , and [the ladies]_{930-the ladies} curtseyed very low . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} resumed [his]_0-i seat immediately , saying to [[his]_0-i neighbour]_{3931-his neighbour} , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i rose to show [my]_0-i respect to [[my]_0-i host]_{5240-my host} ; [I]_0-i sit down to show that [I]_0-i look upon [him]_{5240-my host} as a subject like [myself]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] A subject of whom ? ” inquired [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “_[0-i] There is something in that , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , smiling . [The Duke of St. Angelo]_{361-the duke of st. angelo} was much disturbed by the conduct of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , which had disappointed [his]_{361-the duke of st. angelo} calculations , and [he]_{361-the duke of st. angelo} went about lamenting that [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had a little gout . [They]_9675-they had assembled in [the library]_{7718-the library} and dined on the same floor . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} was seated between [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , whom [he]_{7878-the prince} accompanied to dinner , and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [Adriana]_481-adriana fell to [Endymion]_641-endymion ’s lot . [She]_481-adriana looked very pretty , was beautifully dressed , and for [her]_481-adriana , was even gay . [[Her]_481-adriana companion]_{7855-her companion} was in good spirits , and [she]_481-adriana seemed interested and amused . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} never spoke much , but [his]_{7878-the prince} remarks always told . [He]_{7878-the prince} liked murmuring to [women]_900-women , but when requisite , [he]_{7878-the prince} could throw a fly over the table with adroitness and effect . More than once during the dinner [he]_{7878-the prince} whispered to [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} : “_[5241-you] This is too kind — [your]_5241-you coming [here]_1520-here . But [you]_5241-you have always been [[my]_0-i best friend]_{7177-my best friend} . ” The dinner would have been lively and successful even if [Waldershare]_641-endymion had not been [there]_890-there , but [he]_641-endymion to - day was exuberant and irresistible . [His]_641-endymion chief topic was abuse of [the government of which [he]_641-endymion was [a member]_{979-a member}]_{978-the government of which he was a member} , and [he]_641-endymion lavished all [his]_641-endymion powers of invective and ridicule alike on the imbecility of [their]_5244-their policy and [their]_5244-their individual absurdities . All this much amused [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , and gave [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} an opportunity to fool [the Under - Secretary of State]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} to the top of [his]_641-endymion bent . “_[5244-their] If [you]_5241-you do not take care , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , “_[5244-their] [they]_5244-their will turn [you]_5241-you out . ” “_[5244-their] [I]_0-i wish [they]_5244-their would , ” said [Waldershare]_641-endymion . “_{[40-sacheverell]} That is what [I]_0-i am longing for . [I]_0-i should go then all over [the country]_{6643-the country} and address public meetings . It would be the greatest thing since [Sacheverell]_{40-sacheverell} . ” “_{[40-sacheverell]} [[Our]_5246-we people]_{8415-our people} have not behaved well to [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , ” whispered [Imogene]_420-imogene to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “_[5246-we] but [I]_0-i think [we]_5246-we shall put it all right . ” “_[5241-you] Do [you]_5241-you believe it ? ” inquired [Lady Montfort of Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_{1264-the father} had been speaking to [her]_{499-lady montfort} for some little time in a hushed tone , and rather earnestly . “_{[1266-the son]} Indeed [I]_0-i do ; [I]_0-i can not well see what there is to doubt about it . [We]_5246-we know [the father]_{1264-the father} very well — [an excellent man]_{5249-an excellent man} ; [he]_{1264-the father} was [the parish priest of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{5250-the parish priest of lady roehampton} before [her]_{499-lady montfort} marriage , when [she]_{499-lady montfort} lived in [the country]_{6643-the country} . And [we]_5246-we know from [him]_{1264-the father} that more than a year ago something was contemplated . [The son]_{1266-the son} gave up [his]_{1266-the son} living then ; [he]_{1266-the son} has remained at [Rome]_57-rome ever since . And now [I]_0-i am told [he]_{1266-the son} returns to [us]_5246-we , [[the Pope]_{8826-the pope} ’s legate]_{5254-the pope ’s legate} and [an archbishop]_{5255-an archbishop} in partibus ! ” “_{[1266-the son]} It is most interesting , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i was always [[his]_{1266-the son} great admirer]_{5256-his great admirer} . ” “_{[1264-the father]} [I]_0-i know that ; [you]_0-i and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} made [me]_0-i go and hear [him]_{1266-the son} . [The father]_{1264-the father} will be terribly distressed . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not care at all about [the father]_{1264-the father} , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; “_[0-i] but [the son]_{1266-the son} had such a fine voice and was so very good - looking . [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i shall see [him]_{1266-the son} . ” [They]_9685-they were speaking of [Nigel Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} , whose movements had been a matter of much mystery during the last two years . Rumours of [his]_{1266-the son} having been received into [the Roman Church]_{9686-the roman church} had been often rife ; sometimes flatly , and in time faintly , contradicted . Now the facts seemed admitted , and it would appear that [he]_{1266-the son} was about to return to [England]_7-england not only as [a Roman Catholic]_{9142-a roman catholic} , but as [a distinguished priest of [the Church]_{13-the church}]_{9688-a distinguished priest of the church} , and , it was said , even [the representative of the Papacy]_{9689-the representative of the papacy} . [All the guests]_{9690-all the guests} rose at the same time — a pleasant habit — and went [upstairs]_{1306-upstairs} to [the brilliantly lighted saloons]_{9692-the brilliantly lighted saloons} . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} seated [himself]_{499-lady montfort} by [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} , with whom [he]_0-i was always glad to converse . “_[0-i] [We]_5260-us seem here quiet and content ? ” said [the ex - minister]_{9693-the ex - minister} inquiringly . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope so , and [I]_0-i think so , ” said [Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} . “_[0-i] [He]_0-i believes in [his]_0-i star , and will leave everything to its influence . There are to be no more adventures . ” “_[0-i] It must be a great relief to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} to have got quit of office , ” said [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} to [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[499-lady montfort]} [I]_0-i always pitied [him]_0-i so much . [I]_0-i never can understand why [people]_6681-people voluntarily incur such labours and anxiety . ” “_{[499-lady montfort]} [You]_{499-lady montfort} should join [us]_5260-us , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} to [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_[5262-they] [They]_5262-they would be very glad to see [you]_{499-lady montfort} at [Brooks]_473-brooks ’ . ” “_[0-i] [Brooks]_473-brooks ’ may join [the October Club which [I]_0-i am going to revive]_{5263-the october club which i am going to revive} , ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i never heard of that club , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} . “_[0-i] It was a much more important thing than the Bill of Rights or the Act of Settlement , ” said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , “_[0-i] all the same . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i want to see [[his]_0-i mother]_{6859-his mother} ’s portrait in [the farther saloon]_{5265-the farther saloon} , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to [Myra]_466-myra . “_[0-i] Let [us]_5260-us go together . ” And [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} rose , and [they]_5260-us went . It was a portrait of [Queen Agrippina]_{359-queen agrippina} by a master hand , and admirably illumined by reflected light , so that it seemed to live . “_{[6859-his mother]} [She]_{6859-his mother} must have been very beautiful , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[326-mr. wilton]} [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was devotedly attached to [her]_{6859-his mother} , [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} has told [me]_0-i , ” said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[6859-his mother]} So many were devotedly attached to [her]_{6859-his mother} , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “_{[5268-no such women]} Yes ; [she]_{6859-his mother} was like [Mary]_{591-mary queen of scots} of [Scotland]_151-scotland , whom [some men]_{7126-some men} are in love with even to this day . [Her]_{6859-his mother} spell was irresistible . There are [no such women]_{5268-no such women} now . ” “_{[5268-no such women]} Yes ; there is one , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , suddenly turning round and embracing [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ; “_{[6859-his mother]} and [I]_0-i know [she]_{6859-his mother} hates [me]_0-i , because [she]_{6859-his mother} thinks [I]_0-i prevent [[her]_{6859-his mother} brother]_{919-her brother} from marrying . ” “_[0-i] [Dear Lady Montfort]_{622-dear lady montfort} , how can [you]_{622-dear lady montfort} use such strong expressions ? [I]_0-i am sure there can be only one feeling of [[Endymion]_641-endymion ’s friends]_{5270-endymion ’s friends} to [you]_{622-dear lady montfort} , and that is gratitude for [your]_{622-dear lady montfort} kindness to [him]_641-endymion . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have done nothing for [him]_641-endymion ; [I]_0-i can do nothing for [him]_641-endymion . [I]_0-i felt that when [we]_5271-we were trying to get [him]_641-endymion into parliament . If [he]_641-endymion could marry , and be independent , and powerful , and rich , it would be better , perhaps , for all of [us]_5271-we . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [he]_641-endymion were independent , and powerful , and rich , ” said [Myra]_466-myra musingly . “_{[641-endymion]} That would be a fairy tale . At present , [he]_641-endymion must be content that [he]_641-endymion has [some of the kindest friends in [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{5272-some of the kindest friends in the world} . ” “_{[641-endymion]} [He]_641-endymion interests [me]_0-i very much ; [no one]_{6647-no one} so much . [I]_0-i am sincerely , even deeply attached to [him]_641-endymion ; but it is like [your]_5275-your love , it is [a sister]_{858-a sister} ’s love . There is only [one person [I]_0-i really love in [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{5277-one person i really love in the world} , and alas ! [he]_641-endymion does not love [me]_0-i ! ” And [her]_5275-your voice was tremulous . “_[0-i] Do not say such things , [dear Lady Montfort]_{622-dear lady montfort} . [I]_0-i never can believe what [you]_{622-dear lady montfort} sometimes intimate on that subject . Do [you]_{622-dear lady montfort} know , [I]_0-i think it a little hallucination . ” [Lady Montfort]_{622-dear lady montfort} shook [her]_{622-dear lady montfort} head with a truly mournful expression , and then suddenly , [her]_{622-dear lady montfort} beautiful face wreathed with smiles , [she]_{622-dear lady montfort} said in a gay voice , “_{[499-lady montfort]} [We]_5279-we will not think of such sorrows . [I]_0-i wish them to be entombed in [my]_0-i heart , but [the spectres]_{5280-the spectres} will rise sometimes . Now about [[your]_{622-dear lady montfort} brother]_{7296-your brother} . [I]_0-i do not mean to say that it would not be a great loss to [me]_0-i if [he]_{7296-your brother} married , but [I]_0-i wish [him]_{7296-your brother} to marry if [you]_{622-dear lady montfort} do . For [myself]_0-i , [I]_0-i must have [a male friend]_{5282-a male friend} , and [he]_{7296-your brother} must be very clever , and thoroughly understand politics . [You]_{622-dear lady montfort} know [you]_{622-dear lady montfort} deprived [me]_0-i of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , ” [she]_9694-she continued smilingly , “_[0-i] who was everything [I]_0-i could desire ; and [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} would have suited [me]_0-i excellently , but then [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} ran away . Now [Endymion]_641-endymion could not easily run away , and [he]_641-endymion is so agreeable and so intelligent , that at last [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i had found [a companion worth helping]_{5284-a companion worth helping} — and [I]_0-i meant , and still mean , to work hard — until [he]_{7296-your brother} is [prime minister]_{6997-prime minister} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have [my]_0-i dreams too about that , ” said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “_{[7296-your brother]} but [we]_5286-we are all about the same age , and can wait a little . ” “_{[7296-your brother]} [He]_{7296-your brother} can not be [minister]_814-minister too soon , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “_[900-women] It was not being [minister]_814-minister soon that ruined [Charles Fox]_{613-charles fox} . ” [The party]_{1547-the party} broke up . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} made a sign to [Waldershare]_641-endymion , which meant a confidential cigar , and in a few minutes [they]_5286-we were alone together . “_[900-women] What [women]_900-women ! ” exclaimed [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . “_{[916-each other]} Not to be rivalled in [this city]_{5290-this city} , and yet quite unlike [each other]_{916-each other} . ” “_[0-i] And which do [you]_5292-you admire most , [sir]_6912-sir ? ” said [Waldershare]_641-endymion . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} trimmed [his]_{7878-the prince} cigar , and then [he]_{7878-the prince} said , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will tell [you]_5292-you this day five years . ” The ecclesiastical incident mentioned at the dinner described in [our]_9699-our last chapter , produced a considerable effect in what is called society . [Nigel Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} had obtained great celebrity as [a preacher]_{3967-a preacher} , while [his]_{548-lord montfort} extreme doctrines and practices had alike amazed , fascinated , and alarmed [a large portion of [the public]_{1210-the public}]_{9701-a large portion of the public} . For some time [he]_{548-lord montfort} had withdrawn from the popular gaze , but [his]_{548-lord montfort} individuality was too strong to be easily forgotten , even if occasional paragraphs as to [his]_{548-lord montfort} views and conduct , published , contradicted , and reiterated , were not sufficient to sustain , and even stimulate , curiosity . That [he]_{548-lord montfort} was about to return to [[his]_{548-lord montfort} native land]_{3829-his native land} , as [the Legate of [His]_{548-lord montfort} Holiness]_{9704-the legate of his holiness} , was an event which made [many men]_{9705-many men} look grave , and some female hearts flutter . The memory of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} could not escape from the past , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} could not recall it and all the scenes at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley without emotion ; and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} remembered with some pride and excitement , that [the Legate of the Pope]_{9706-the legate of the pope} had been one of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} heroes]_{9707-her heroes} . It was evident that [he]_{548-lord montfort} had no wish to avoid [[his]_{548-lord montfort} old acquaintances]_{9708-his old acquaintances} , for shortly after [his]_{548-lord montfort} arrival , and after [he]_{548-lord montfort} had assembled [[his]_{548-lord montfort} suffragans]_{9709-his suffragans} , and instructed [the clergy of [[his]_{548-lord montfort} district]_{4478-his district}]_{9710-the clergy of his district} , for dioceses did not then exist , [Archbishop Penruddock]_{643-archbishop penruddock} , for so [the Metropolitan of [Tyre]_299-tyre]_{9712-the metropolitan of tyre} simply styled [himself]_{548-lord montfort} , called upon [both these ladies]_{9713-both these ladies} . [His]_{548-lord montfort} first visit was to [Myra]_466-myra , and notwithstanding [her]_466-myra disciplined self - control , [her]_466-myra intense pride , and the deep and daring spirit which always secretly sustained [her]_466-myra , [she]_466-myra was nervous and agitated , but only in [her]_466-myra boudoir . When [she]_466-myra entered [the saloon]_{2204-the saloon} to welcome [him]_{548-lord montfort} , [she]_466-myra seemed as calm as if [she]_466-myra were going to an evening assembly . [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} was changed . Instead of that anxious and moody look which formerly marred the refined beauty of [his]_{548-lord montfort} countenance , [his]_{548-lord montfort} glance was calm and yet radiant . [He]_{548-lord montfort} was thinner , it might almost be said emaciated , which seemed to add height to [his]_{548-lord montfort} tall figure . [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} need not have been nervous about the interview , and the pain of its inevitable associations . Except one allusion at the end of [his]_{548-lord montfort} visit , when [[his]_{548-lord montfort} Grace]_{1256-his grace} mentioned some petty grievance , of which [he]_{548-lord montfort} wished to relieve [[his]_{548-lord montfort} clergy]_{9716-his clergy} , and said , “_{[7296-your brother]} [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i will consult [[your]_5294-your brother]_{7296-your brother} ; being in the opposition , [he]_{7296-your brother} will be less embarrassed than [some of [[my]_0-i friends]_{6710-my friends} in [the government]_{818-the government} , or [[their]_{5296-some of my friends in the government , or their supporters} supporters]_{9604-their supporters}]_{5296-some of my friends in the government , or their supporters} , ” [he]_{548-lord montfort} never referred to the past . All [he]_{548-lord montfort} spoke of was the magnitude of [his]_{548-lord montfort} task , the immense but inspiring labours which awaited [him]_{548-lord montfort} , and [his]_{548-lord montfort} deep sense of [his]_{548-lord montfort} responsibility . Nothing but the Divine principle of [the Church]_{6648-the church} could sustain [him]_{548-lord montfort} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} was at one time hopeful that [[His]_{548-lord montfort} Holiness]_{9718-his holiness} might have thought the time ripe for the restoration of [the national hierarchy]_{9719-the national hierarchy} , but it was decreed otherwise . Had it been accorded , no doubt it would have assisted [him]_{548-lord montfort} . [A prelate in partibus]_{9720-a prelate in partibus} is , in a certain sense , [a stranger]_{1942-a stranger} , whatever [his]_{9720-a prelate in partibus} duties , and [the world]_{6658-the world} is more willing when it is appealed to by one who has “_{[5300-a local habitation and a name]} [a local habitation and a name]_{5300-a local habitation and a name} ; ” [he]_{9720-a prelate in partibus} is identified with [the people among whom [he]_{9720-a prelate in partibus} lives]_{9723-the people among whom he lives} . There was much to do . The state of [the Catholic poor in [[his]_{548-lord montfort} own district]_{9725-his own district}]_{9724-the catholic poor in his own district} was heartrending . [He]_{548-lord montfort} never could have conceived such misery , and that too under the shadow of [the Abbey]_{9726-the abbey} . [The few schools which existed]_{9727-the few schools which existed} were wretched , and [his]_{548-lord montfort} first attention must be given to this capital deficiency . [He]_{548-lord montfort} trusted much to female aid . [He]_{548-lord montfort} meant to invite [the great Catholic ladies]_{9728-the great catholic ladies} to unite with [him]_{548-lord montfort} in a common labour of love . In this great centre of civilisation , and wealth , and power , there was need of the spirit of a St. [Ursula]_645-ursula . [No one]_{6647-no one} seemed more pleased by the return of [Archbishop Penruddock]_{643-archbishop penruddock} than [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} appeared to be so deeply interested in [[his]_{548-lord montfort} Grace]_{1256-his grace} ’s mission , sought [his]_{548-lord montfort} society so often , treated [him]_{548-lord montfort} with such profound respect , almost ceremony , asked so many questions about what was happening at [Rome]_57-rome , and what was going to be done here — that [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} might have been pardoned if [he]_{548-lord montfort} did not despair of ultimately inducing [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} to return to the faith of [[his]_{548-lord montfort} illustrious ancestors]_{9731-his illustrious ancestors} . And yet , all this time , [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was only amusing [himself]_{548-lord montfort} ; a new character was to [him]_{548-lord montfort} a new toy , and when [he]_{548-lord montfort} could not find one , [he]_{548-lord montfort} would dip into the “_[552-simon] Memoirs of [St. Simon]_552-simon . ” Instead of avoiding society , as was [his]_{548-lord montfort} wo nt in the old days , [the Archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} sought it . And there was nothing exclusive in [his]_{548-lord montfort} social habits ; all classes and all creeds , all conditions and orders of [men]_1114-men , were alike interesting to [him]_{548-lord montfort} ; [they]_9734-they were part of [the mighty community]_{9735-the mighty community} , with all whose pursuits , and passions , and interests , and occupations [he]_{548-lord montfort} seemed to sympathise , but respecting which [he]_{548-lord montfort} had only one object — to bring [them]_9734-they back once more to that imperial fold from which , in an hour of darkness and distraction , [they]_9734-they had miserably wandered . The conversion of [England]_7-england was deeply engraven on the heart of [Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} ; it was [his]_{548-lord montfort} constant purpose , and [his]_{548-lord montfort} daily and nightly prayer . So [the Archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} was seen everywhere , even at fashionable assemblies . [He]_{9732-the archbishop} was a frequent guest at banquets which [he]_{9732-the archbishop} never tasted , for [he]_{9732-the archbishop} was [a smiling ascetic]_{9737-a smiling ascetic} , and though [he]_{9732-the archbishop} seemed to be preaching or celebrating high mass in [every part of [the metropolis]_{7634-the metropolis}]_{9738-every part of the metropolis} , organising [schools]_9740-schools , establishing [convents]_{9741-convents} , and building [cathedrals]_{9742-cathedrals} , [he]_{9732-the archbishop} could find time to move philanthropic resolutions at middle - class meetings , attend learned associations , and even occasionally send a paper to [the Royal Society]_{9743-the royal society} . [The person who fell most under the influence of [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop}]_{9744-the person who fell most under the influence of the archbishop} was [Waldershare]_641-endymion . [He]_641-endymion was fairly captivated by [him]_{9732-the archbishop} . Nothing would satisfy [Waldershare]_641-endymion till [he]_641-endymion had brought [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} and [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} together . “_[5301-you] [You]_5301-you are [a Roman Catholic prince]_{5302-a roman catholic prince} , [sir]_6912-sir , ” [he]_0-i would say . “_[0-i] It is absolute folly to forego such a source of influence and power as [the Roman Catholic Church]_{5304-the roman catholic church} . Here is [[your]_5301-you man]_{5305-your man} ; [a man made for the occasion]_{5306-a man made for the occasion} , [a man who may be pope]_{5307-a man who may be pope} . Come to an understanding with [him]_{5305-your man} , and [I]_0-i believe [you]_5301-you will regain [your]_5301-you throne in a year . ” “_[5313-they] But , [[my]_0-i dear]_{6649-my dear} [Waldershare]_641-endymion , it is very true [I]_0-i am [a Roman Catholic]_{9142-a roman catholic} , but [I]_0-i am also [the head of the Liberal party in [[my]_0-i country]_{6831-my country}]_{5310-the head of the liberal party in my country} , and perhaps also on [the continent of]_{5312-the continent of} [Europe]_6-europe , and [they]_5313-they are not particularly affected to [archbishops]_{5314-archbishops} and [popes]_5315-popes . ” “_[5313-they] Old - fashioned twaddle of [the Liberal party]_{8369-the liberal party} , ” exclaimed [Waldershare]_641-endymion . “_[5313-they] There is more true democracy in [the Roman Catholic Church]_{5304-the roman catholic church} than in [all the secret societies of [Europe]_6-europe]_{5318-all the secret societies of europe} . ” “_[5313-they] There is something in that , ” said [the prince]_{7878-the prince} musingly , “_{[9128-roman catholics]} and [[my]_0-i friends]_{6710-my friends} are [Roman Catholics]_{9128-roman catholics} , nominally [Roman Catholics]_{9128-roman catholics} . If [I]_0-i were quite sure [[your]_0-i man]_{5305-your man} and [the priests]_{5323-the priests} generally were [nominally Roman Catholics]_{5324-nominally roman catholics} , something might be done . ” “_{[5325-sensible men]} As for that , ” said [Waldershare]_641-endymion , “_{[5326-all of the same religion]} [sensible men]_{5325-sensible men} are [all of the same religion]_{5326-all of the same religion} . ” “_{[5325-sensible men]} And pray what is that ? ” inquired [the prince]_{7878-the prince} . “_[5328-you] [Sensible men]_{5325-sensible men} never tell . ” Perhaps there was [no family]_{9749-no family} which suited [him]_{7878-the prince} more , and where [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} became more intimate , than [the Neuchatels]_{468-the neuchatels} . [He]_{7878-the prince} very much valued a visit to [Hainault]_111-hainault , and [the miscellaneous and influential circles [he]_{7878-the prince} met [there]_890-there]_{9751-the miscellaneous and influential circles he met there} — [merchant princes]_{9753-merchant princes} , and great powers of [Lombard Street]_{263-lombard street} and [the Stock Exchange]_{2631-the stock exchange} . [The Governor of [the Bank]_{2767-the bank}]_{2766-the governor of the bank} happened to be [a high churchman]_{9757-a high churchman} , and listened to [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} with evident relish . [Mrs. Neuchatel]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} also acknowledged the spell of [[his]_{7878-the prince} society]_{3286-his society} , and [he]_{7878-the prince} quite agreed with [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} that [people]_6681-people should be neither so poor nor so rich . [She]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} had long mused over plans of social amelioration , and [[her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} new ally]_{9761-her new ally} was to teach [her]_{476-mrs. neuchatel} how to carry them into practice . As for [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} , [he]_{7878-the prince} was pleased that [[his]_{7878-the prince} wife]_{1261-his wife} was amused , and liked [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} as [he]_{7878-the prince} liked [all clever men]_{9764-all clever men} . “_[5328-you] [You]_5328-you know , ” [he]_0-i would say , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am in favour of all churches , provided , [[my]_0-i lord archbishop]_{5329-my lord archbishop} , [they]_5330-they do not do anything very foolish . Eh ? So [I]_0-i shall subscribe to [[your]_5328-you schools]_{5331-your schools} with great pleasure . [We]_5332-our can not have too many schools , even if they only keep [young people]_{5333-young people} from doing mischief . ” The prosperity of [the country]_{6643-the country} was so signal , while [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} was unceasingly directing millions of [our]_5332-our accumulated capital , and promises of still more , into [the “_[0-i] new channel]_{9766-the “ new channel} , ” that it seemed beyond belief that any change of administration could even occur , at least in the experience of [the existing generation]_{9767-the existing generation} . [The minister to whose happy destiny it had fallen to gratify the large appetites and reckless consuming powers of a class now first known in [our]_5332-our social hierarchy]_{9768-the minister to whose happy destiny it had fallen to gratify the large appetites and reckless consuming powers of a class now first known in our social hierarchy} as “_[0-i] Navvies , ” was hailed as [a second Pitt]_{9769-a second pitt} . The countenance of [the opposition]_{2975-the opposition} was habitually dejected , with the exception of [those members of it on whom [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo}]_{9771-those members of it on whom mr. vigo} graciously conferred shares , and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} taunted [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} with inquiries , why [he]_{326-mr. wilton} and [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} friends]_{844-his friends} had not made railroads , instead of inventing nonsense about cheap bread . [Job Thornberry]_396-job made wonderful speeches in favour of total and immediate repeal of the corn laws , and the Liberal party , while [they]_9773-their cheered [him]_396-job , privately expressed [their]_9773-their regret that [such a capital speaker , who might be anything]_{9774-such a capital speaker , who might be anything} , was not [a practical man]_{2956-a practical man} . Low prices , abundant harvests , and a thriving commerce had rendered all appeals , varied even by the persuasive ingenuity of [Thornberry]_396-job , a wearisome irritation ; and , though [the League]_{210-the league} had transplanted itself from [Manchester]_{33-manchester} to [the metropolis]_{7634-the metropolis} , and hired [theatres]_{9777-theatres} for [their]_9773-their rhetoric , the close of 1845 found [them]_9773-their nearly reduced to silence . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{9778-mr. bertie tremaine} , who was always [studying the spirit of the age]_{9779-studying the spirit of the age} , announced to [the initiated]_{755-the initiated} that [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} had something of the character and structure of [Napoleon]_635-napoleon , and that [he]_{411-mr. vigo} [himself]_{411-mr. vigo} began to believe , that [an insular nation]_{9781-an insular nation} , with such an enormous appetite , was not adapted to cosmopolitan principles , which were naturally of a character more spiritual and abstract . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{9782-mr. bertie tremaine} asked [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} to dinner , and introduced [him]_{411-mr. vigo} to [several distinguished youths of extreme opinions]_{9783-several distinguished youths of extreme opinions} , who were dining off gold plate . [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} was much flattered by [his]_{411-mr. vigo} visit ; [[his]_{411-mr. vigo} host]_{7707-his host} made much of [him]_{411-mr. vigo} ; and [he]_{411-mr. vigo} heard many things on the principles of government , and even of society , in the largest sense of the expression , which astonished and amused [him]_{411-mr. vigo} . In the course of the evening [he]_{411-mr. vigo} varied the conversation — one which became the classic library and busts of [the surrounding statesmen]_{9785-the surrounding statesmen} — by promising to most of [the guests]_{2190-the guests} allotments of shares in [a new company , not yet launched , but whose securities were already at a high premium]_{9787-a new company , not yet launched , but whose securities were already at a high premium} . [Endymion]_641-endymion , in the meantime , pursued the even tenor of [his]_641-endymion way . Guided by the experience , unrivalled knowledge , and consummate tact of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , [he]_{411-mr. vigo} habitually made inquiries , or brought forward motions , which were evidently inconvenient or embarrassing to [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} ; and the very circumstance , that [he]_{411-mr. vigo} was almost always replied to by [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} , elevated [him]_{411-mr. vigo} in the estimation of [the House]_{72-somerset house} as much as the pertinence of [his]_{411-mr. vigo} questions , and the accurate information on which [he]_{411-mr. vigo} founded [his]_{411-mr. vigo} motions . [He]_{411-mr. vigo} had not taken [the House]_{72-somerset house} with a rush like [Job Thornberry]_396-job , but , at the end of three sessions , [he]_{411-mr. vigo} was [a personage universally looked upon as one who was “_{[411-mr. vigo]} certain to have office]_{9790-a personage universally looked upon as one who was “ certain to have office} . ” There was [another new member who had also made way]_{9791-another new member who had also made way} , though slowly , and that was [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} ; [he]_{431-trenchard} had distinguished [himself]_{431-trenchard} on a difficult committee , on which [he]_{431-trenchard} had guided [a perplexed minister , who was chairman]_{9792-a perplexed minister , who was chairman} , through many intricacies . [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} watched the operations of [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} , with a calm , cold scrutiny , and ventured one day to impart [his]_{431-trenchard} conviction to [Endymion]_641-endymion that there were breakers ahead . “_{[411-mr. vigo]} [Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} is exhausting [the floating capital of [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{5334-the floating capital of the country} , ” [he]_{431-trenchard} said , and [he]_{431-trenchard} offered to give [him]_641-endymion all the necessary details , if [he]_{431-trenchard} would call the attention of [the House]_{929-the house} to the matter . [Endymion]_641-endymion declined to do this , chiefly because [he]_641-endymion wished to devote [himself]_641-endymion to foreign affairs , and thought [the House]_{72-somerset house} would hardly brook [his]_641-endymion interference also in finance . So [he]_641-endymion strongly advised [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} [himself]_{431-trenchard} to undertake the task . [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} was modest , and a little timid about speaking ; so it was settled that [he]_{431-trenchard} should consult [the leaders]_{9794-the leaders} on the question , and particularly [the gentleman who it was supposed would be [[their]_{9794-the leaders} Chancellor of the Exchequer]_{9796-their chancellor of the exchequer} , if ever [they]_{9794-the leaders} were again called upon to form [a ministry]_{8873-a ministry}]_{9795-the gentleman who it was supposed would be their chancellor of the exchequer , if ever they were again called upon to form a ministry} . [This right honourable individual]_{9798-this right honourable individual} listened to [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} with the impatience which became [a man of great experience addressed by a novice]_{9799-a man of great experience addressed by a novice} , and concluded the interview by saying , that [he]_{431-trenchard} thought “_{[411-mr. vigo]} there was nothing in it ; ” at the same time , [he]_{431-trenchard} would turn it in [his]_{431-trenchard} mind , and consult [some practical men]_{9800-some practical men} . Accordingly [the ex- and future minister]_{9801-the ex- and future minister} consulted [Mr. Vigo]_{411-mr. vigo} , who assured [him]_{431-trenchard} that [he]_{431-trenchard} was quite right ; that “_{[411-mr. vigo]} there was nothing in it , ” and that [the floating capital of [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{5334-the floating capital of the country} was inexhaustible . In the midst of all this physical prosperity , one fine day in August , parliament having just been prorogued , [an unknown dealer in potatoes]_{9804-an unknown dealer in potatoes} wrote to [the Secretary of State]_{9805-the secretary of state} , and informed [him]_{9805-the secretary of state} that [he]_{9805-the secretary of state} had reason to think that a murrain had fallen over the whole of the potato crops in [England]_7-england , and that , if it extended to [Ireland]_74-ireland , the most serious consequences must ensue . This mysterious but universal sickness of a single root changed the history of [the world]_{6658-the world} . “_{[411-mr. vigo]} There is no gambling like politics , ” said [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , as [he]_0-i glanced at the “_{[411-mr. vigo]} Times , ” at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} ; “_{[504-berengaria]} four cabinets in one week ; [the government]_{818-the government} must be more sick than the potatoes . ” “_{[504-berengaria]} [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} always says , ” said [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , “_[6769-one] that [you]_5337-you should see [Princedown]_{141-princedown} in summer . [I]_0-i , on the contrary , maintain [it]_{141-princedown} is essentially [a winter residence]_{5338-a winter residence} , for , if there ever be a sunbeam in [England]_7-england , [Princedown]_{141-princedown} always catches it . Now to - day , one might fancy [one]_6769-one ’s self at [Cannes]_272-cannes . ” [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was quite right , but [even the most wilful and selfish of [men]_1114-men]_{9807-even the most wilful and selfish of men} was generally obliged to pass [his]_{548-lord montfort} Christmas at [[his]_{548-lord montfort} northern castle]_{9809-his northern castle} . [Montforts]_{523-the montforts} had passed [their]_{523-the montforts} Christmas in [that grim and mighty dwelling - place]_{9810-that grim and mighty dwelling - place} for centuries . Even [he]_{548-lord montfort} was not strong enough to contend against such tradition . Besides , [every one]_{1385-every one} loves power , even if [they]_{1385-every one} do not know what to do with it . There are such things as memberships for [counties]_{9812-counties} , which , if public feeling be not outraged , are hereditary , and [adjacent boroughs]_{9813-adjacent boroughs} , which , with a little management and much expense , become reasonable and loyal . If the flag were rarely to wave on [the proud keep of [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort}]_{9814-the proud keep of montfort} , all these satisfactory circumstances would be greatly disturbed and baffled ; and if [the ancient ensign]_{9815-the ancient ensign} did not promise welcome and hospitality at Christmas , some of the principal uses even of [Earls of Montfort]_{647-earls of montfort} might be questioned . There was another reason , besides the distance and the clime , why [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} disliked the glorious pile which [every Englishman]_{9816-every englishman} envied [him]_{548-lord montfort} for possession . [The mighty domain of Montfort]_{9817-the mighty domain of montfort} was [an estate in strict settlement]_{9818-an estate in strict settlement} . [[Its]_{9817-the mighty domain of montfort} lord]_{9819-its lord} could do nothing but enjoy [its]_{9817-the mighty domain of montfort} convenience and its beauty , and expend [its]_{9817-the mighty domain of montfort} revenues . Nothing could be sold or bought , not the slightest alteration — according to [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} — be made , without applying to [trustees]_{9820-trustees} for [their]_{9820-trustees} sanction . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} spoke of this pitiable state of affairs as if [he]_{548-lord montfort} were describing the serfdom of [the Middle Ages]_{273-the middle ages} . “_[0-i] If [I]_0-i were to pull this bell - rope , and it came down , ” [he]_{548-lord montfort} would say , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should have to apply to [the trustees]_{5340-the trustees} before it could be arranged . ” Such a humiliating state of affairs had induced [[his]_{548-lord montfort} lordship]_{923-his lordship} , on the very first occasion , to expend half a million of accumulations , which were at [his]_{548-lord montfort} own disposal , in the purchase of [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , which certainly was [a very different residence from [Montfort Castle]_{200-montfort castle}]_{9822-a very different residence from montfort castle} , alike in [its]_{141-princedown} clime and character . [Princedown]_{141-princedown} was situate in [a southern county]_{9823-a southern county} , hardly on [a southern coast]_{9824-a southern coast} , for [it]_{141-princedown} was ten miles from [the sea]_{9825-the sea} , though enchanting views of [the Channel]_{274-the channel} were frequent and exquisite . [It]_{141-princedown} was [a palace built in old days upon [the Downs]_{9827-the downs}]_{9826-a palace built in old days upon the downs} , but sheltered and screened from every hostile wind . The full warmth of [the south]_{6736-the south} fell upon the vast but fantastic pile of the Renaissance style , said to have been built by [that gifted but mysterious individual]_{9829-that gifted but mysterious individual} , [John of Padua]_{648-john of padua} . [The gardens]_{2133-the gardens} were wonderful , terrace upon terrace , and on [each terrace a tall fountain]_{9831-each terrace a tall fountain} . But the most peculiar feature was [the park]_{1663-the park} , which was undulating and extensive , but [its]_{1663-the park} timber entirely ilex : single trees of an age and size not common in that tree , and groups and clumps of ilex , but always ilex . Beyond [the park]_{1663-the park} , and extending far into the horizon , was [Princedown forest]_{9834-princedown forest} , [the dominion of the red deer]_{9835-the dominion of the red deer} . [The Roehamptons]_{522-the roehamptons} and [Endymion]_425-endymion were [the only permanent visitors at [Princedown]_{141-princedown}]_{9836-the only permanent visitors at princedown} at this moment , but every day brought [guests who stayed eight - and - forty hours]_{9837-guests who stayed eight - and - forty hours} , and then flitted . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , like [the manager of [a theatre]_{9839-a theatre}]_{9838-the manager of a theatre} , took care that there should be a succession of novelties to please or to surprise [the wayward audience for whom [she]_{499-lady montfort} had to cater]_{9840-the wayward audience for whom she had to cater} . On the whole , [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was , for [him]_{548-lord montfort} , in an extremely good humour ; never very ill ; [Princedown]_{141-princedown} was [the only place where [he]_{548-lord montfort} never was very ill]_{9841-the only place where he never was very ill} ; [he]_{548-lord montfort} was a little excited , too , by the state of politics , though [he]_{548-lord montfort} did not exactly know why ; “_[0-i] though , [I]_0-i suppose , ” [he]_0-i would say to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , “_[0-i] if [you]_5341-you do come in again , there will be no more nonsense about [O’Connell]_{368-o’connell} and all that sort of thing . If [you]_5341-you are prudent on that head , and carry a moderate fixed duty , not too high , say ten shillings — that would satisfy [everybody]_{6694-everybody} — [I]_0-i do not see why the thing might not go on as long as [you]_5341-you liked . ” [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} came down , exuberant with endless combinations of [persons]_9162-persons and [parties]_9843-parties . [He]_{442-waldershare} foresaw in all these changes that most providential consummation , the end of [the middle class]_{6837-the middle class} . [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} had become quite a favourite with [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , who delighted to talk with [him]_{442-waldershare} about [the Duke of Modena]_{3111-the duke of modena} , and imbibe [his]_{548-lord montfort} original views of English History . “_[0-i] Only , ” [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} would observe , “_{[3111-the duke of modena]} [the Montforts]_{523-the montforts} have so much Church property , and [I]_0-i fancy [the Duke of [Modena]_134-modena]_{3111-the duke of modena} would want [us]_5344-us to disgorge . ” [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} had been invited , and made [his]_{428-st. barbe} appearance . There had been a degree of estrangement between [him]_{428-st. barbe} and [[his]_{428-st. barbe} patron]_{1166-his patron} . [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} was very jealous ; [he]_{428-st. barbe} was indeed jealous of [everybody]_{6694-everybody} and everything , and of late there was a certain [Doctor Comeley]_{649-doctor comeley} , [an Oxford don of the new school]_{9848-an oxford don of the new school} , who had been introduced to [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , and was initiating [him]_{548-lord montfort} in all the mysteries of Neology . [This celebrated divine , who , in a sweet silky voice]_{9849-this celebrated divine , who , in a sweet silky voice} , quoted [Socrates]_650-socrates instead of [St. Paul]_{651-st. paul} , and was opposed to all symbols and formulas as essentially unphilosophical , had become [the hero of “_{[3111-the duke of modena]} the little dinners ” at [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} , where [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} had been so long wo nt to shine , and who in consequence [himself]_{428-st. barbe} had become every day more severely orthodox]_{9850-the hero of “ the little dinners ” at montfort house , where st. barbe had been so long wo nt to shine , and who in consequence himself had become every day more severely orthodox} . “_{[3111-the duke of modena]} Perhaps [we]_5344-us may meet to - day , ” said [Endymion]_641-endymion one morning to [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} in [Pall Mall]_{66-pall mall} as [they]_5344-us were separating . “_{[3111-the duke of modena]} There is a little dinner at [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} . ” “_[0-i] Confound [your]_5345-your little dinners ! ” exclaimed [the indignant St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope never to go to another little dinner , and especially at [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} . [I]_0-i do not want to be asked to dinner to tumble and play tricks to amuse [[my]_0-i host]_{5240-my host} . [I]_0-i want to be amused [myself]_0-i . [One]_6769-one can not be silent at these little dinners , and the consequence is , [you]_5345-your say all the good things which are in [your]_5345-your next number , and when it comes out , [people]_6681-people say [they]_6681-people have heard [them]_6681-people before . No , [sir]_6912-sir , if [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , or [any other lord]_{5350-any other lord} , wishes [me]_0-i to dine with [him]_{548-lord montfort} , let [him]_{548-lord montfort} ask [me]_0-i to a banquet of [his]_{548-lord montfort} own order , and where [I]_0-i may hold [my]_0-i tongue like [the rest of [[his]_{548-lord montfort} aristocratic guests]_{5352-his aristocratic guests}]_{5351-the rest of his aristocratic guests} . ” [Mr. Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} had come down and brought the news that [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} had resigned , and that [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} had sent for [the leader of [the opposition]_{2975-the opposition} , who was in [Scotland]_151-scotland]_{9853-the leader of the opposition , who was in scotland} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose [we]_5353-they shall have to go to [town]_6995-town , ” said [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} , in [a room]_{1898-a room} , busy and full . “_[0-i] It is so difficult to be alone [here]_1520-here , ” [she]_{499-lady montfort} continued in a whisper ; “_[0-i] let [us]_5353-they get into [the gardens]_{2133-the gardens} . ” And [they]_5353-they escaped . And then , when [they]_5353-they were out of hearing and of sight of [any one]_{1685-any one} , [she]_{499-lady montfort} said , “_{[5360-poor papa]} This is a most critical time of [your]_5357-you life , [Endymion]_641-endymion ; it makes [me]_0-i very anxious . [I]_0-i look upon it as certain that [you]_5357-you will be in [office]_6714-office , and in all probability under [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} . [He]_{7235-my lord} has said nothing to [me]_0-i about it , but [I]_0-i feel quite assured it will happen . It will be a great event . [Poor papa]_{5360-poor papa} began by being [an under - secretary of state]_{5045-an under - secretary of state} ! ” [she]_9858-she continued in a moody tone , half speaking to [herself]_9858-she , “_[466-myra] and all seemed so fair then , but [he]_{5360-poor papa} had no root . What [I]_0-i want , [Endymion]_641-endymion , is that [you]_5357-you should have a root . There is too much chance and favour in [your]_5357-you lot . [They]_5362-they will fail [you]_5357-you some day , some day too when [I]_0-i may not be by [you]_5357-you . Even this great opening , which is at hand , would never have been at [your]_5357-you command , but for a mysterious gift on which [you]_5357-you never could have counted . ” “_[466-myra] It is very true , [Myra]_466-myra , but what then ? ” “_[0-i] Why , then , [I]_0-i think [we]_5363-we should guard against such contingencies . [You]_5357-you know what is in [my]_0-i mind ; [we]_5363-we have spoken of it before , and not once only . [I]_0-i want [you]_5357-you to marry , and [you]_5357-you know whom . ” “_[0-i] Marriage is a serious affair ! ” said [Endymion]_641-endymion , with a distressed look . “_[0-i] The most serious . It is the principal event for good or for evil in all lives . Had [I]_0-i not married , and married as [I]_0-i did , [we]_5363-we should not have been [here]_1520-here — and where , [I]_0-i dare not think . ” “_[0-i] Yes ; but [you]_5357-you made a happy marriage ; one of the happiest that was ever known , [I]_0-i think . ” “_{[8987-dearest sister]} And [I]_0-i wish [you]_5357-you , [Endymion]_641-endymion , to make the same . [I]_0-i did not marry for love , though love came , and [I]_0-i brought happiness to one who made [me]_0-i happy . But had it been otherwise , if there had been no sympathy , or prospect of sympathy , [I]_0-i still should have married , for it was the only chance of saving [you]_5357-you . ” “_[0-i] [Dearest sister]_{8987-dearest sister} ! Everything [I]_0-i have , [I]_0-i owe to [you]_5357-you . ” “_[0-i] It is not much , ” said [Myra]_466-myra , “_[5357-you] but [I]_0-i wish to make it much . Power in every form , and in excess , is at [your]_5357-you disposal if [you]_5357-you be wise . There is [a woman]_{6794-a woman} , [I]_0-i think with every charm , who loves [you]_5357-you ; [her]_{6794-a woman} fortune may have no limit ; [she]_{6794-a woman} is [a member of one of [the most powerful families in [England]_7-england]_{5368-the most powerful families in england}]_{5367-a member of one of the most powerful families in england} — [a noble family]_{5369-a noble family} [I]_0-i may say , for [[my]_0-i lord]_{7235-my lord} told [me]_0-i last night that [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} would be instantly raised to the peerage , and [you]_5357-you hesitate ! By all the misery of the past — which never can be forgotten — for Heaven ’s sake , be wise ; do not palter with such a chance . ” “_[5357-you] If all be as [you]_5357-you say , [Myra]_466-myra , and [I]_0-i have no reason but [your]_5357-you word to believe it is so — if , for example , of which [I]_0-i never saw any evidence , [Mr. Neuchatel]_{469-mr. neuchatel} would approve , or even tolerate , this alliance — [I]_0-i have too deep and sincere a regard for [[his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} daughter]_{2391-his daughter} , founded on much kindness to both of [us]_5372-us , to mock [her]_{2391-his daughter} with the offer of a heart which [she]_{2391-his daughter} has not gained . ” “_[5357-you] [You]_5357-you say [you]_5357-you have a deep and sincere regard for [Adriana]_481-adriana , ” said [[his]_{469-mr. neuchatel} sister]_{1096-his sister} . “_{[2022-great men]} Why , what better basis for enduring happiness can there be ? [You]_5357-you are not [a man to marry for romantic sentiment]_{5373-a man to marry for romantic sentiment} , and pass [your]_5357-you life in writing sonnets to [[your]_5357-you wife]_{3010-your wife} till [you]_5357-you find [her]_{3010-your wife} charms and [your]_5357-you inspiration alike exhausted ; [you]_5357-you are already wedded to the State , [you]_5357-you have been nurtured in the thoughts of great affairs from [your]_5357-you very childhood , and even in the darkest hour of [our]_5372-us horrible adversity . [You]_5357-you are [a man born for power and high condition]_{5375-a man born for power and high condition} , whose name in time ought to rank with those of [the great statesmen of [the continent]_{6678-the continent}]_{5376-the great statesmen of the continent} , [the true lords of [Europe]_6-europe]_{5378-the true lords of europe} . Power , and power alone , should be [your]_5357-you absorbing object , and all the accidents and incidents of life should only be considered with reference to that main result . ” “_{[2022-great men]} Well , [I]_0-i am only five - and - twenty after all . There is time yet to consider this . ” “_[0-i] [Great men]_{2022-great men} should think of Opportunity , and not of Time . Time is the excuse of [feeble and puzzled spirits]_{5380-feeble and puzzled spirits} . [They]_{2022-great men} make time the sleeping partner of [their]_{2022-great men} lives to accomplish what ought to be achieved by [their]_{2022-great men} own will . In this case , there certainly is no time like the present . The opportunity is unrivalled . [All [your]_5357-you friends]_{5381-all your friends} would , without an exception , be delighted if [you]_5357-you now were wise . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hardly think [[my]_0-i friends]_{6710-my friends} have given it a thought , ” said [Endymion]_641-endymion , a little flushed . “_{[499-lady montfort]} There is nothing that would please [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} more . ” [He]_641-endymion turned pale . “_{[499-lady montfort]} How do [you]_0-i know that ? ” [he]_641-endymion inquired . “_{[499-lady montfort]} [She]_{499-lady montfort} told [me]_0-i so , and offered to help [me]_0-i in bringing about the result . ” “_[0-i] Very kind of [her]_{499-lady montfort} ! Well , dearest [Myra]_466-myra , [you]_466-myra and [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} have much to think of at this anxious moment . Let this matter drop . [We]_5383-we have discussed it before , and [we]_5383-we have discussed it enough . It is more than pain for [me]_0-i to differ from [you]_466-myra on any point , but [I]_0-i can not offer to [Adriana]_481-adriana a heart which belongs to another . ” All the high expectations of [December]_652-december at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} were doomed to disappointment ; they were a further illustration of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ’s saying , that there was no gambling like politics . [The leader of [the opposition]_{2975-the opposition}]_{1820-the leader of the opposition} came up to [town]_6995-town , but [he]_{1820-the leader of the opposition} found nothing but difficulties , and a few days before Christmas [he]_{1820-the leader of the opposition} had resigned the proffered trust . [The protectionist ministry]_{9863-the protectionist ministry} were to remain in office , and to repeal the corn laws . [The individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result]_{9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result} was perhaps [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_{9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result} was [a man who really cared for nothing but office and affairs , and being advanced in life]_{9865-a man who really cared for nothing but office and affairs , and being advanced in life} , [he]_{9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result} naturally regretted a lost opportunity . But [he]_{9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result} never showed [his]_{9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result} annoyance . Always playful , and even taking refuge in a bantering spirit , [the world]_{6658-the world} seemed to go light with [him]_{9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result} when everything was dark and everybody despondent . The discontent or indignation which the contemplated revolution in policy was calculated to excite in [the Conservative party]_{9867-the conservative party} generally were to a certain degree neutralised for the moment by mysterious and confidential communications , circulated by [Mr. Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} and [the managers of [the party]_{1547-the party}]_{9868-the managers of the party} , that the change was to be accompanied by “_[0-i] immense compensations . ” As [parliament]_{776-parliament} was to meet as soon as convenient after Christmas , and the statement of the regenerated ministry was then to be made immediately , [every one]_{1385-every one} held [his]_{1385-every one} hand , as [they]_{1385-every one} all felt the blow must be more efficient when the scheme of [the government]_{818-the government} was known . [The Montforts]_{523-the montforts} were obliged to go to [[their]_{523-the montforts} castle]_{9873-their castle} , a visit the sad necessity of which the formation of [a new government]_{9874-a new government} , at one time , [they]_{523-the montforts} had hoped might have prevented . [The Roehamptons]_{522-the roehamptons} passed [their]_{522-the roehamptons} Christmas with [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} at [Gaydene]_161-gaydene , where [Endymion]_641-endymion also and [many of [the opposition]_{2975-the opposition}]_{9875-many of the opposition} were [guests]_2719-guests . [Waldershare]_641-endymion took refuge with [[his]_641-endymion friends]_{844-his friends} [the Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} ’ , full of revenge and unceasing combinations . [He]_641-endymion took down [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} with [him]_641-endymion , whose services in the session might be useful . There had been a little misunderstanding between [these two eminent personages]_{9879-these two eminent personages} during the late season . [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} was not satisfied with [his]_{428-st. barbe} position in the new journal which [Waldershare]_641-endymion had established . [He]_{428-st. barbe} affected to have been ill - treated and deceived , and this with a mysterious shake of the head which seemed to intimate state secrets that might hereafter be revealed . The fact is , [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} ’s political articles were so absurd that it was impossible to print them ; but as [his]_{428-st. barbe} name stood high as [a clever writer on matters with which [he]_{428-st. barbe} was acquainted]_{9880-a clever writer on matters with which he was acquainted} , [they]_9881-they permitted [him]_{428-st. barbe} , particularly as [they]_9881-they were bound to pay [him]_{428-st. barbe} a high salary , to contribute essays on the social habits and opinions of the day , which [he]_{428-st. barbe} treated in a happy and taking manner . [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} [himself]_{428-st. barbe} had such quick perception of peculiarities , so fine a power of observation , and so keen a sense of the absurd , that when [he]_{428-st. barbe} revealed in confidence the causes of [his]_{428-st. barbe} discontent , it was almost impossible to believe that [he]_{428-st. barbe} was entirely serious . It seems that [he]_{428-st. barbe} expected this connection with the journal in question to have been , to use [his]_{428-st. barbe} own phrase , “_[0-i] a closet affair , ” and that [he]_{428-st. barbe} was habitually to have been introduced by [the backstairs of [the palace]_{9883-the palace}]_{9882-the backstairs of the palace} to the presence of [Royalty]_3866-royalty to receive encouragement and inspiration . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not complain of the pay , ” [he]_0-i added , “_{[540-the mountain]} though [I]_0-i could get more by writing for Shuffle and [Screw]_437-screw , but [I]_0-i expected a decoration . However , [I]_0-i shall probably stand for next parliament on the principles of [the Mountain]_{540-the mountain} , so perhaps it is just as well . ” Parliament soon met , and that session began which will long be memorable . The “_[0-i] immense compensations ” were nowhere . [Waldershare]_641-endymion , who had only waited for this , resigned [his]_641-endymion office as [Under - Secretary of State]_{812-under - secretary of state} . This was a bad example and a blow , but nothing compared to the resignation of [his]_641-endymion great office in [the Household]_{887-the household} by [the Earl of Beaumaris]_{551-the earl of beaumaris} . This involved unhappily the withdrawal of [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} , under whose bright , inspiring roof [the Tory party]_{725-the tory party} had long assembled , sanguine and bold . [Other considerable peers]_{9888-other considerable peers} followed the precedent of [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} , and withdrew [their]_{9888-other considerable peers} support from [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} . [Waldershare]_641-endymion moved the amendment to the first reading of the obnoxious bill ; but although defeated by a considerable majority , the majority was mainly formed by [members of the opposition]_{9890-members of the opposition} . Among these was [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , who it was observed never opened [his]_425-endymion lips during the whole session . This was not the case with [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{9891-mr. bertie tremaine} and [the school of [Pythagoras]_{653-pythagoras}]_{9892-the school of pythagoras} . The opportunity long waited for had at length arrived . There was a great parliamentary connection deserted by [[their]_{653-pythagoras} leaders]_{9893-their leaders} . This distinguished rank and file required [officers]_{9894-officers} . [The cabinet of [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{9896-mr. bertie tremaine}]_{9895-the cabinet of mr. bertie tremaine} was ready , and at [their]_{653-pythagoras} service . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{9897-mr. bertie tremaine} seconded the amendment of [Waldershare]_641-endymion , and took the occasion of expounding the new philosophy , which seemed to combine the principles of [Bentham]_495-bentham with the practice of [Lord Liverpool]_{337-lord liverpool} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i offered to [you]_5384-you this , ” [he]_0-i said reproachfully to [Endymion]_641-endymion ; “_[0-i] [you]_5384-you might have been [[my]_0-i secretary of state]_{5385-my secretary of state} . [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{5386-mr. tremaine bertie} will now take it . [He]_{5386-mr. tremaine bertie} would rather have had an embassy , but [he]_{5386-mr. tremaine bertie} must make the sacrifice . ” The debates during the session were much carried on by [the Pythagoreans]_{9898-the pythagoreans} , who never ceased chattering . [They]_{9898-the pythagoreans} had [men ready for every branch of the subject]_{9899-men ready for every branch of the subject} , and the debate was often closed by [[their]_{9898-the pythagoreans} chief]_{1639-their chief} in mystical sentences , which [they]_{9898-the pythagoreans} cheered like awestruck zealots . The great bill was carried , but the dark hour of retribution at length arrived . [The ministry]_{6702-the ministry} , though sanguine to the last of success , and not without cause , were completely and ignominiously defeated . The new government , long prepared , was at once formed . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} again became [secretary of state]_{3113-secretary of state} , and [he]_0-i appointed [Endymion]_641-endymion to the post under [him]_0-i . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall not press [you]_5384-you unfairly , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{9903-mr. bertie tremaine} to [Endymion]_641-endymion , with encouraging condescension . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [[my]_0-i men]_{5387-my men} for a season to comprehend what is a responsible opposition . [I]_0-i am sorry [Hortensius]_{458-hortensius} is [[your]_5384-you solicitor - general]_{5388-your solicitor - general} , for [I]_0-i had intended [him]_{458-hortensius} always for [[my]_0-i chancellor]_{5389-my chancellor} . ” Very shortly after the prorogation of parliament , an incident occurred which materially affected the position of [Endymion]_641-endymion . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had a serious illness . Having a fine constitution , [he]_0-i apparently completely rallied from the attack , and little was known of it by [the public]_{1210-the public} . [The world]_{6658-the world} also , at that moment , was as usual much dispersed and distracted ; dispersed in many climes , and distracted by the fatigue and hardships [they]_{6658-the world} annually endure , and which [they]_{6658-the world} call relaxation . Even [the colleagues of the great statesman]_{9906-the colleagues of the great statesman} were scattered , and before [they]_{9906-the colleagues of the great statesman} had realised that [he]_0-i had been seriously ill , [they]_{9906-the colleagues of the great statesman} read of [him]_0-i in the fulfilment of [his]_0-i official duties . But there was no mistake as to [his]_0-i state under [his]_0-i own roof . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had , throughout the later period of [his]_0-i life , been in the habit of working at night . It was only at night that [he]_0-i could command that abstraction necessary for the consideration of great affairs . [He]_0-i was also [a real worker]_{9907-a real worker} . [He]_0-i wrote [his]_0-i own despatches , whenever [they]_9908-their referred to matters of moment . [He]_0-i left to [the permanent staff of [[his]_0-i office]_{6810-his office}]_{9909-the permanent staff of his office} little but the fulfilment of duties which , though heavy and multifarious , were duties of routine . The composition of these despatches was a source to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} of much gratification and excitement . [They]_9908-their were of European fame , and [their]_9908-their terse argument , [their]_9908-their clear determination , and often [their]_9908-their happy irony , were acknowledged in all the cabinets , and duly apprehended . [The physicians]_{9911-the physicians} impressed upon [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} that this night - work must absolutely cease . A neglect of [their]_{9911-the physicians} advice must lead to serious consequences ; following it , there was no reason why [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} should not live for years , and continue to serve [the State]_{1022-the state} . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} must leave [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} ; [he]_0-i must altogether change the order of [his]_0-i life ; [he]_0-i must seek more amusement in society , and yet keep early hours ; and then [he]_0-i would find [himself]_0-i fresh and vigorous in the morning , and [his]_0-i work would rather benefit than distress [him]_0-i . It was all an affair of habit . [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} threw all [her]_{499-lady montfort} energies into this matter . [She]_{499-lady montfort} entertained for [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{1542-her lord} a reverential affection , and [his]_{1542-her lord} life to [her]_{499-lady montfort} seemed a precious deposit , of which [she]_{499-lady montfort} was [the trustee]_{9916-the trustee} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} succeeded where [the physicians]_{9911-the physicians} would probably have failed . Towards the end of the year [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} was called up to [the House of Lords]_{6880-the house of lords} for one of [[his]_{1542-her lord} baronies]_{9919-his baronies} , and [Endymion]_641-endymion was informed that when parliament met , [he]_{1542-her lord} would have to represent the Foreign Office in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . [Waldershare]_641-endymion heartily congratulated [him]_5390-you . “_{[5393-a harley,—cold]} [You]_5390-you have got what [I]_0-i most wished to have in [the world]_{6658-the world} ; but [I]_0-i will not envy [you]_5390-you , for envy is a vile passion . [You]_5390-you have the good fortune to serve [a genial chief]_{5392-a genial chief} . [I]_0-i had to deal with [a Harley,—cold]_{5393-a harley,—cold} , suspicious , ambiguous , pretending to be profound , and always in a state of perplexity . ” It was not a very agreeable session . The potato famine did something more than repeal the corn laws . It proved that there was no floating capital left in [the country]_{6643-the country} ; and when [the Barings and Rothschilds]_{9922-the barings and rothschilds} combined , almost as much from public spirit as from private speculation , to raise a loan of a few millions for [the minister]_{775-the minister} , [they]_{9922-the barings and rothschilds} absolutely found the public purse was exhausted , and had to supply the greater portion of the amount from [their]_{9922-the barings and rothschilds} own resources . In one of the many financial debates that consequently occurred , [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} established [himself]_{431-trenchard} by a clear and comprehensive view of the position of affairs , and by modestly reminding [the House]_{72-somerset house} , that a year ago [he]_{431-trenchard} had predicted the present condition of things , and indicated its inevitable cause . This was the great speech on a great night , and [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{9924-mr. bertie tremaine} walked [home]_726-home with [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} . It was observed that [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{9926-mr. bertie tremaine} always walked [home]_726-home with [the member who had made the speech of the evening]_{9928-the member who had made the speech of the evening} . “_{[5393-a harley,—cold]} [[Your]_5390-you friends]_{8975-your friends} did not behave well to [you]_5390-you , ” [he]_0-i said in a hollow voice to [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} . “_[5396-you] [They]_{8975-your friends} ought to have made [you]_5390-you [Secretary of the Treasury]_{5395-secretary of the treasury} . Think of this . It is an important post , and may lead to anything ; and , so far as [I]_0-i am concerned , it would give [me]_0-i real pleasure to see it . ” But besides the disquietude of domestic affairs , famine and failures competing in horrible catastrophe and the Bank Act suspended , as the year advanced matters on [the Continent]_{6678-the continent} became not less dark and troubled . [Italy]_45-italy was mysteriously agitated ; [the pope]_{8826-the pope} announced [himself]_{8826-the pope} [a reformer]_{9931-a reformer} ; there were disturbances in [Milan]_275-milan , [Ancona]_276-ancona , and [Ferrara]_277-ferrara ; [the Austrians]_{654-the austrians} threatened the occupation of [several States]_{9932-several states} , and [Sardinia]_278-sardinia offered to defend [[His]_0-i Holiness]_{9718-his holiness} from [the Austrians]_{654-the austrians} . In addition to all this , there were reform banquets in [France]_12-france , a civil war in [Switzerland]_{27-switzerland} , and [the King of [Prussia]_279-prussia]_{9934-the king of prussia} thought it prudent to present [[his]_{9934-the king of prussia} subjects]_{9935-his subjects} with a Constitution . [The Count of [Ferroll]_561-endymion]_{3891-the count of ferroll} about this time made a visit to [England]_7-england . [He]_{3891-the count of ferroll} was always [a welcome guest]_{9937-a welcome guest} [there]_890-there , and had received the greatest distinction which [England]_7-england could bestow upon [a foreigner]_{7353-a foreigner} ; [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} had been elected [an honorary member of [White ’s]_{3030-white ’s}]_{9940-an honorary member of white ’s} . “_[5396-you] [You]_5396-you may have troubles here , ” [he]_{3891-the count of ferroll} said to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “_{[5399-my worthy master]} but [they]_5397-they will pass ; [you]_5396-you will have mealy potatoes again and plenty of bank notes , but [we]_5398-we shall not get off so cheaply . Everything is quite rotten throughout [the Continent]_{526-the continent} . This year is tranquillity to what the next will be . There is not a throne in [Europe]_6-europe worth a year ’s purchase . [[My]_0-i worthy master]_{5399-my worthy master} wants [me]_0-i to return [home]_726-home and be [minister]_814-minister ; [I]_0-i am to fashion for [him]_{5399-my worthy master} a new constitution . [I]_0-i will never have anything to do with new constitutions ; [[their]_5402-their inventors]_{5403-their inventors} are always [the first victims]_{5404-the first victims} . Instead of making a constitution , [he]_{5399-my worthy master} should make [a country]_{2955-a country} , and convert [[his]_{5399-my worthy master} heterogeneous domains]_{5406-his heterogeneous domains} into [a patriotic dominion]_{5407-a patriotic dominion} . ” “_{[5399-my worthy master]} But how is that to be done ? ” “_[0-i] There is only one way ; by blood and iron . ” “_{[5408-my dear count]} [[My]_0-i dear count]_{5408-my dear count} , [you]_{5408-my dear count} shock [me]_0-i ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall have to shock [you]_{5408-my dear count} a great deal more before the inevitable is brought about . ” “_{[5408-my dear count]} Well , [I]_0-i am glad that there is something , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “_[0-i] which is inevitable . [I]_0-i hope it will come soon . [I]_0-i am sure [this country]_{6657-this country} is ruined . What with cheap bread at famine prices and [these railroads]_{5410-these railroads} , [we]_5411-we seem quite finished . [I]_0-i thought one operation was to counteract the other ; but they appear both to turn out equally fatal . ” [Endymion]_641-endymion had now one of those rare opportunities which , if [men]_1114-men be equal to [them]_1114-men , greatly affect [their]_1114-men future career . As the session advanced , debates on foreign affairs became frequent and deeply interesting . So far as [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} was concerned , the burthen of these fell on [the Under - Secretary of State]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} . [He]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} was never wanting . [The House]_{929-the house} felt that [he]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} had not only the adequate knowledge , but that it was knowledge perfectly digested ; that [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} remarks and conduct were those of [a man who had given constant thought to [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} duties , and was master of [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} subject]_{9946-a man who had given constant thought to his duties , and was master of his subject} . [His]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} oratorical gifts also began to be recognised . The power and melody of [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} voice had been before remarked , and that is a gift which much contributes to success in a popular assembly . [He]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} was ready without being too fluent . There were light and shade in [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} delivery . [He]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} repressed [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} power of sarcasm ; but if unjustly and inaccurately attacked , [he]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} could be keen . Over [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} temper [he]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} had a complete control ; if , indeed , [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} entire insensibility to violent language on the part of [an opponent]_{4489-an opponent} was not organic . [All]_1288-all acknowledged [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} courtesy , and both sides sympathised with [a young man who proved [himself]_{9949-a young man who proved himself equal to no ordinary difficulties} equal to no ordinary difficulties]_{9949-a young man who proved himself equal to no ordinary difficulties} . In a word , [Endymion]_641-endymion was popular , and that popularity was not diminished by the fact of [his]_641-endymion being the brother of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , who exercised great influence in society , and who was much beloved . As the year advanced external affairs became daily more serious , and [the country]_{6643-the country} congratulated [itself]_{6643-the country} that [its]_{6643-the country} interests were entrusted to [a minister of the experience and capacity of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{9951-a minister of the experience and capacity of lord roehampton} . [That statesman]_{9952-that statesman} seemed never better than when the gale ran high . Affairs in [France]_12-france began to assume the complexion that [the Count of Ferroll]_{3891-the count of ferroll} had prophetically announced . If a crash occurred in [that quarter]_{9954-that quarter} , [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} felt that all [Europe]_6-europe might be in a blaze . Affairs were never more serious than at the turn of the year . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} told [[his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} wife]_{1261-his wife} that [their]_9956-their holidays must be spent in [St. James ’ Square]_{51-st. james ’ square} , for [he]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} could not leave [London]_10-london ; but [he]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} wished [her]_{1261-his wife} to go to [Gaydene]_161-gaydene , where [they]_9956-their had been invited by [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} to pass [their]_9956-their Christmas as usual . Nothing , however , would induce [her]_{1261-his wife} to quit [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} side . [He]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} seemed quite well , but the pressure of affairs was extreme ; and sometimes , against all [her]_{1261-his wife} remonstrances , [he]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} was again working at night . Such remonstrances on other subjects would probably have been successful , for [her]_{1261-his wife} influence over [him]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} was extreme . But to [a minister responsible for the interests of [a great country]_{9958-a great country}]_{9957-a minister responsible for the interests of a great country} [they]_{9957-a minister responsible for the interests of a great country} are vain , futile , impossible . [One]_6769-one might as well remonstrate with [an officer on the field of battle]_{9960-an officer on the field of battle} on the danger [he]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} was incurring . [She]_{1261-his wife} said to [him]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} one night in [[his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} library]_{1259-his library} , where [she]_{1261-his wife} paid [him]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} a little visit before [she]_{1261-his wife} retired , “_[0-i] [My]_0-i heart , [I]_0-i know it is no use [my]_0-i saying anything , and yet — remember [your]_5412-your promise . This night - work makes [me]_0-i very unhappy . ” “_[5412-your] [I]_0-i remember [my]_0-i promise , and [I]_0-i will try not to work at night again in a hurry , but [I]_0-i must finish this despatch . If [I]_0-i did not , [I]_0-i could not sleep , and [you]_5412-your know sleep is what [I]_0-i require . ” “_[5412-your] Good night , then . ” [He]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} looked up with [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} winning smile , and held out [his]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} lips . “_[5412-your] Kiss [me]_0-i , ” [he]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} said ; “_[5412-your] [I]_0-i never felt better . ” [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} after a time slumbered ; how long [she]_{499-lady montfort} knew not , but when [she]_{499-lady montfort} woke , [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{1542-her lord} was not at [her]_{499-lady montfort} side . [She]_{499-lady montfort} struck a light and looked at [her]_{499-lady montfort} watch . It was past three o’clock ; [she]_{499-lady montfort} jumped out of bed , and , merely in [her]_{499-lady montfort} slippers and [her]_{499-lady montfort} robe de chambre , descended to [the library]_{7718-the library} . It was [a large , long room]_{9964-a large , long room} , and [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} worked at the extreme end of [it]_{9964-a large , long room} . The candles were nearly burnt out . As [she]_{499-lady montfort} approached [him]_{1542-her lord} , [she]_{499-lady montfort} perceived that [he]_{1542-her lord} was leaning back in [his]_{1542-her lord} chair . When [she]_{499-lady montfort} reached [him]_{1542-her lord} , [she]_{499-lady montfort} observed [he]_{1542-her lord} was awake , but [he]_{1542-her lord} did not seem to recognise [her]_{499-lady montfort} . A dreadful feeling came over [her]_{499-lady montfort} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} took [his]_{1542-her lord} hand . It was quite cold . [Her]_{499-lady montfort} intellect for an instant seemed to desert [her]_{499-lady montfort} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} looked round [her]_{499-lady montfort} with an air void almost of intelligence , and then rushing to the bell [she]_{499-lady montfort} continued ringing it till [some of [the household]_{887-the household}]_{9965-some of the household} appeared . [A medical man]_{9967-a medical man} was near at hand , and in a few minutes arrived , but it was a bootless visit . All was over , and all had been over , [he]_{1542-her lord} said , “_[5412-your] for some time . ” “_[5413-you] Well , [you]_5413-you have made up [[your]_5413-you government]_{8881-your government} ? ” asked [[Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} of [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister}]_{9968-lady montfort of the prime minister} as [he]_5413-you entered [her]_{499-lady montfort} boudoir . [He]_5413-you shook [his]_5413-you head . “_[5413-you] Have [you]_5413-you seen [her]_5415-she ? ” [he]_5413-you inquired . “_[5415-she] No , not yet ; [I]_0-i suppose [she]_5415-she will see [me]_0-i as soon as [any one]_{1685-any one} . ” “_[5415-she] [I]_0-i am told [she]_5415-she is utterly overwhelmed . ” “_{[499-lady montfort]} [She]_5415-she was devoted to [him]_5417-he ; it was the happiest union [I]_0-i ever knew ; but [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} is not [the woman to be utterly overwhelmed]_{5418-the woman to be utterly overwhelmed} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} has too imperial a spirit for that . ” “_[5419-we] It is a great misfortune , ” said [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} . “_[5419-we] [We]_5419-we have not been lucky since [we]_5419-we took the reins . ” “_[5413-you] Well , there is no use in deploring . There is [nobody else]_{2986-nobody else} to take the reins , so [you]_5413-you may defy misfortunes . The question now is , what are [you]_5413-you going to do ? ” “_{[655-rawchester]} Well , there seems to [me]_0-i only one thing to do . [We]_5419-we must put [Rawchester]_{655-rawchester} there . ” “_{[656-niminy - piminy]} [Rawchester]_{655-rawchester} ! ” exclaimed [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “_[5417-he] what , ‘ [Niminy - Piminy]_{656-niminy - piminy} ’ ? ” “_[5417-he] Well , [he]_5417-he is conciliatory , ” said [the premier]_{2980-the premier} , “_[5413-you] and if [you]_5413-you are not very clever , [you]_5413-you should be conciliatory . ” “_[5417-he] [He]_5417-he never knows [his]_5417-he own mind for a week together . ” “_[5419-we] [We]_5419-we will take care of [his]_5417-he mind , ” said [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} , “_[5417-he] but [he]_5417-he has travelled a good deal , and knows [the public men]_{5421-the public men} . ” “_{[5421-the public men]} Yes , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “_[0-i] and [the public men]_{5421-the public men} , [I]_0-i fear , know [him]_5417-he . ” “_[0-i] Then [he]_5417-he can make [a good House of Lords]_{5423-a good house of lords} ’ speech , and [we]_5419-we have [a first - rate man in [the Commons]_{1209-the commons}]_{5424-a first - rate man in the commons} ; so it will do . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not think [[your]_5413-you first - rate man in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons}]_{5426-your first - rate man in the house of commons} will remain , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} drily . “_[5413-you] [You]_5413-you do not mean that ? ” said [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} , evidently alarmed . “_[5413-you] [His]_5417-he health is delicate , ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; “_{[425-endymion]} had it not been for [his]_5417-he devotion to [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , [I]_0-i know [he]_5417-he thought of travelling for a couple of years . ” “_[0-i] [Ferrars]_425-endymion ’ health delicate ? ” said [the premier]_{2980-the premier} ; “_{[425-endymion]} [I]_0-i thought [he]_425-endymion was the picture of health and youthful vigour . Health is one of the elements to be considered in calculating the career of [a public man]_{1944-a public man} , and [I]_0-i have always predicted an eminent career for [Ferrars]_425-endymion , because , in addition to [his]_425-endymion remarkable talents , [he]_425-endymion had apparently such a fine constitution . ” “_{[655-rawchester]} No health could stand working under [Lord Rawchester]_{655-rawchester} . ” “_[0-i] Well , but what am [I]_0-i to do ? [I]_0-i can not make [Mr. Ferrars secretary of state]_{5429-mr. ferrars secretary of state} . ” “_[0-i] Why not ? ” [The prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} looked considerably perplexed . Such a promotion could not possibly have occurred to [him]_{3975-the prime minister} . Though a man of many gifts , and [a statesman]_{8126-a statesman} , [he]_{3975-the prime minister} had been educated in high Whig routine , and the proposition of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was like recommending [him]_{3975-the prime minister} to make [a curate]_{2384-a curate} [a bishop]_{8441-a bishop} . “_{[425-endymion]} Well , ” [he]_{3975-the prime minister} said , “_{[425-endymion]} [Ferrars]_425-endymion is [a very clever fellow]_{5430-a very clever fellow} . [He]_425-endymion is [[our]_5431-our rising young man]_{5432-our rising young man} , and there is no doubt that , if [his]_425-endymion health is not so delicate as [you]_5433-you fear , [he]_425-endymion will mount high ; but though [[our]_5431-our rising young man]_{5432-our rising young man} , [he]_425-endymion is [a young man]_{6833-a young man} , much too young to be [a secretary of state]_{8511-a secretary of state} . [He]_425-endymion wants age , larger acquaintance with affairs , greater position , and more root in [the country]_{6643-the country} . ” “_{[425-endymion]} What was [Mr. Canning]_{327-mr. canning} ’s age , who held [[Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion ’ office]_{5438-mr. ferrars ’ office} , when [he]_425-endymion was made [secretary of state]_{3113-secretary of state} ? and what root in [the country]_{6643-the country} had [he]_425-endymion ? ” When [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} got back to [Downing Street]_{4-downing street} , [he]_{3975-the prime minister} sent immediately for [his]_{3975-the prime minister} head whip . “_[5441-they] Look after [Ferrars]_425-endymion , ” [he]_{3975-the prime minister} said ; “_{[3113-secretary of state]} [they]_5441-they are trying to induce [him]_425-endymion to resign office . If [he]_425-endymion does , [our]_5442-our embarrassments will be extreme . [Lord Rawchester]_{655-rawchester} will be [secretary of state]_{3113-secretary of state} ; send a paragraph at once to the papers announcing it . But look after [Ferrars]_425-endymion , and immediately , and report to [me]_0-i . ” [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had [a large entailed estate]_{9980-a large entailed estate} , though [his]_425-endymion affairs were always in a state of confusion . That seems almost the inevitable result of being absorbed in the great business of governing mankind . If there be exceptions among [statesmen of the highest class]_{9981-statesmen of the highest class} , [they]_{9981-statesmen of the highest class} will generally be found among [those who have been chiefly in opposition]_{9982-those who have been chiefly in opposition} , and so have had leisure and freedom of mind sufficient to manage [[their]_{9982-those who have been chiefly in opposition} estates]_{4149-their estates} . [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had , however , extensive powers of charging [his]_425-endymion estate in lieu of dower , and [he]_425-endymion had employed [them]_5441-they to [their]_5441-they utmost extent ; so [[his]_425-endymion widow]_{9984-his widow} was well provided for . [The executors]_{9985-the executors} were [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} and [Endymion]_425-endymion . After a short period , [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} saw [Adriana]_481-adriana , and not very long after , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . [[They]_9986-they both of [them]_9986-they]_{9987-they both of them} , from that time , were [her]_{499-lady montfort} frequent , if not constant , companions , but [she]_{499-lady montfort} saw [no one else]_{9988-no one else} . Once only , since the terrible event , was [she]_{499-lady montfort} seen by [the world]_{6658-the world} , and that was when [a tall figure , shrouded in the darkest attire]_{9990-a tall figure , shrouded in the darkest attire} , attended as [chief mourner]_{9991-chief mourner} at the burial of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lord]_{1542-her lord} in [Westminster Abbey]_{282-westminster abbey} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} remained permanently in [London]_10-london , not only because [she]_{499-lady montfort} had [no country house]_{9993-no country house} , but because [she]_{499-lady montfort} wished to be with [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} . As time advanced , [she]_{499-lady montfort} frequently saw [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , who , being [chief executor of the will]_{9995-chief executor of the will} , and charged with all [her]_{499-lady montfort} affairs , had necessarily much on which to consult [her]_{499-lady montfort} . One of the greatest difficulties was to provide [her]_{499-lady montfort} with [a suitable residence]_{9996-a suitable residence} , for of course , [she]_{499-lady montfort} was not to remain in [the family mansion in [St. James ’ Square]_{51-st. james ’ square}]_{9997-the family mansion in st. james ’ square} . That difficulty was ultimately overcome in a manner highly interesting to [her]_{499-lady montfort} feelings . [[[Her]_{499-lady montfort} father]_{918-her father} ’s mansion in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street}]_{9999-her father ’s mansion in hill street} , where [she]_{499-lady montfort} had passed [her]_{499-lady montfort} prosperous and gorgeous childhood , was in [the market]_{10000-the market} , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} was most desirous to occupy [it]_{9999-her father ’s mansion in hill street} . “_{[3113-secretary of state]} It will seem like a great step towards the restoration , ” [she]_{499-lady montfort} said to [Endymion]_425-endymion . “_{[5456-your ladyship]} [My]_0-i plans are , that [you]_5444-you should give up [the Albany]_{173-the albany} , and that [we]_5445-we should live together . [I]_0-i should like to live together in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} ; [I]_0-i should like to see [[our]_5445-we nursery]_{5446-our nursery} once more . The past then will be a dream , or at least all the past that is disagreeable . [My]_0-i fortune is [yours]_5444-you ; as [we]_5445-we are [twins]_856-twins , it is likely that [I]_0-i may live as long as [you]_5444-you do . But [I]_0-i wish [you]_5444-you to be [the master of [the house]_{929-the house}]_{2473-the master of the house} , and in time receive [[your]_5444-you friends]_{8975-your friends} in a manner becoming [your]_5444-you position . [I]_0-i do not think that [I]_0-i shall ever much care to go out again , but [I]_0-i may help [you]_5444-you at [home]_726-home , and then [you]_5444-you can invite [women]_900-women ; [[a mere bachelor]_{5453-a mere bachelor} ’s house]_{5454-a mere bachelor ’s house} is always dull . ” There was one difficulty still in this arrangement . [The mansion in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street}]_{10001-the mansion in hill street} was not to be let , [it]_{10001-the mansion in hill street} was for sale , and the price naturally for such [a mansion]_{10002-a mansion} in such a situation , was considerable ; quite beyond the means of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} who had a very ample income , but no capital . This difficulty , however , vanished in a moment . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} purchased [the house]_{929-the house} ; [he]_{326-mr. wilton} wanted an investment , and this was an excellent one ; so [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} became [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} tenant]_{10004-his tenant} . The change was great in the life of [Myra]_466-myra , and [she]_466-myra felt it . [She]_466-myra loved [[her]_466-myra lord]_{1542-her lord} , and had cut off [her]_466-myra beautiful hair , which reached almost to [her]_466-myra feet , and had tied it round [his]_{1542-her lord} neck in [his]_{1542-her lord} coffin . But [Myra]_466-myra , notwithstanding [she]_466-myra was [a woman]_{6794-a woman} , and [a woman of transcendent beauty]_{10007-a woman of transcendent beauty} , had never had a romance of the heart . Until [she]_466-myra married , [her]_466-myra pride and love for [[her]_466-myra brother]_{919-her brother} , which was part of [her]_466-myra pride , had absorbed [her]_466-myra being . When [she]_466-myra married , and particularly as time advanced , [she]_466-myra felt all the misery of [her]_466-myra existence had been removed , and nothing could exceed the tenderness and affectionate gratitude , and truly unceasing devotion , which [she]_466-myra extended to the gifted being to who [she]_466-myra owed this deliverance . But it was not in the nature of things that [she]_466-myra could experience those feelings which still echo in [the heights of [Meilleraie]_{283-meilleraie}]_{10009-the heights of meilleraie} , and compared with which all the glittering accidents of fortune sink into insignificance . The year rolled on , an agitated year of general revolution . [Endymion]_425-endymion [himself]_425-endymion was rarely in society , for all the time which [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} spared to [him]_425-endymion [he]_425-endymion wished chiefly to dedicate to [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} . [[His]_425-endymion brougham]_{10012-his brougham} was always ready to take [him]_425-endymion up to [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} for one of those somewhat hurried , but amusing little dinners , which break the monotony of parliamentary life . And sometimes [he]_425-endymion brought [a companion]_{1219-a companion} , generally [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , and sometimes [they]_10014-they met [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} or [Adriana]_481-adriana , now ennobled as [the daughter of [Lord Hainault]_{571-lord hainault}]_{10015-the daughter of lord hainault} . There was much to talk about , even if [they]_10014-they did not talk about [themselves]_10014-they and [[their]_10014-they friends]_{7763-their friends} , for every day brought great events , fresh insurrections , new constitutions , changes of dynasties , assassinations of [ministers]_{6766-ministers} , states of siege , [evanescent empires]_{10018-evanescent empires} , and [premature republics]_{10019-premature republics} . On one occasion , having previously prepared [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} , who seemed not uninterested by the suggestion , [Endymion]_425-endymion brought [Thornberry]_396-job to dine in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} . There was [no one else present]_{10021-no one else present} except [Adriana]_481-adriana . [Job]_396-job was [a great admirer of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{10022-a great admirer of lady roehampton} , but was a little awestruck by [her]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_396-job remembered [her]_{499-lady montfort} in [her]_{499-lady montfort} childhood , [a beautiful being who never smiled]_{10023-a beautiful being who never smiled} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} received [him]_396-job very graciously , and after dinner , inviting [him]_396-job to sit by [her]_{499-lady montfort} on the sofa , referred with delicacy to old times . “_{[5456-your ladyship]} [[Your]_5455-your ladyship]_{5456-your ladyship} , ” said [Thornberry]_396-job , “_[0-i] would not know that [I]_0-i live [myself]_0-i now at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley . ” “_[0-i] Indeed ! ” said [Myra]_466-myra , unaffectedly surprised . “_[0-i] Well , it happened in this way ; [[my]_0-i father]_{6935-my father} now is in years , and can no longer visit [us]_5458-us as [he]_{6935-my father} occasionally did in [Lancashire]_{207-lancashire} ; so wishing to see [us]_5458-us all , at least once more , [we]_5458-us agreed to pay [him]_{6935-my father} a visit . [I]_0-i do not know how it exactly came about , but [[my]_0-i wife]_{7422-my wife} took a violent fancy to [the place]_{1335-the place} . [They]_5461-they all received [us]_5458-us very kindly . [The good rector]_{5462-the good rector} and [[his]_{6935-my father} dear kind wife]_{5463-his dear kind wife} made it very pleasant , and [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} was there — whom [we]_5458-us used to call [Mr. Nigel]_{657-mr. nigel} — only think ! That is a wonderful affair . [He]_{6935-my father} is not at all high and mighty , but talked with [us]_5458-us , and walked with [us]_5458-us , just the same as in old days . [He]_{6935-my father} took a great fancy to [[my]_0-i boy]_{6731-my boy} , [John Hampden]_{555-john hampden} , and , after all , [[my]_0-i boy]_{6731-my boy} is to go to [Oxford]_16-oxford , and not to [Owens College]_{284-owens college} , as [I]_0-i had first intended . ” “_[0-i] That is a great change . ” “_{[7422-my wife]} Well , [I]_0-i wanted [him]_{6935-my father} to go to [Owens College]_{284-owens college} , [I]_0-i confess , but [I]_0-i did not care so much about [Mill Hill]_{285-mill hill} . That was [[his]_{6935-my father} mother]_{6859-his mother} ’s fancy ; [she]_{6859-his mother} was very strong about that . [It]_{284-owens college} is [a Nonconformist school]_{5468-a nonconformist school} , but [I]_0-i am not [a Nonconformist]_{5469-a nonconformist} . [I]_0-i do not much admire dogmas , but [I]_0-i am [a Churchman]_{5470-a churchman} as [[my]_0-i fathers]_{3225-my fathers} were . However , [John Hampden]_{555-john hampden} is not to go to [Mill Hill]_{285-mill hill} . [He]_{555-john hampden} has gone to [a sort of college near [Oxford]_16-oxford]_{5472-a sort of college near oxford} , which [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} recommended to [us]_5474-us ; [the principal]_{5475-the principal} , and [all the tutors]_{5476-all the tutors} are [clergyman]_{5477-clergyman} — of course of [[our]_5474-us Church]_{8799-our church} . [[My]_0-i wife]_{7422-my wife} was quite delighted with it all . ” “_{[7422-my wife]} Well , that is a good thing . ” “_{[7422-my wife]} And so , ” continued [Thornberry]_396-job , “_[0-i] [she]_{7422-my wife} got it into [her]_{7422-my wife} head [she]_{7422-my wife} should like to live at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , and [I]_0-i took the place . [I]_0-i am afraid [I]_0-i have been foolish enough to lay out a great deal of money there — for [a place not [my]_0-i own]_{5480-a place not my own} . [[Your]_5481-your ladyship]_{5456-your ladyship} would not know [the old hall]_{5483-the old hall} . [I]_0-i have , what [they]_{5456-your ladyship} call , restored [it]_{5483-the old hall} , and upon [my]_0-i word , except [the new hall of [the Clothworkers]_{5485-the clothworkers} ’ Company]_{5484-the new hall of the clothworkers ’ company} , where [I]_0-i dined the other day , [I]_0-i do not know anything of the kind that is prettier . ” “_[0-i] [The dear old hall]_{5486-the dear old hall} ! ” murmured [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . In time , though [no one]_{6647-no one} mentioned it , [everybody]_{6694-everybody} thought that if an alliance ultimately took place between [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} and [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , it would be the most natural thing in [the world]_{6658-the world} , and [everybody]_{6694-everybody} would approve it . True , [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was [[her]_{499-lady montfort} father ’s friend]_{10028-her father ’s friend} , and much [her]_{499-lady montfort} senior , but then [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was still good - looking , very clever , very much considered , and lord of [a large estate]_{10029-a large estate} , and at any rate [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was [a younger man than [[her]_{499-lady montfort} late husband]_{10031-her late husband}]_{10030-a younger man than her late husband} . When these thoughts became more rife in society , and began to take the form of speech , the year was getting old , and this reminds [us]_10032-us of a little incident which took place many months previously , at the beginning of the year , and which [we]_10032-us ought to record . Shortly after the death of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} called one morning in [St. James ’ Square]_{51-st. james ’ square} . [He]_{356-prince florestan} said [he]_{356-prince florestan} would not ask [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} to see [him]_{356-prince florestan} , but [he]_{356-prince florestan} was obliged suddenly to leave [England]_7-england , and [he]_{356-prince florestan} did not like to depart without personally inquiring after [her]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_{356-prince florestan} left a letter and a little packet . And the letter ran thus : “_{[5491-somebody i loved as much as herself]} [I]_0-i am obliged , [madam]_5487-madam , to leave [England]_7-england suddenly , and it is probable that [we]_5488-we shall never meet again . [I]_0-i should be happy if [I]_0-i had [your]_5487-madam prayers ! This little jewel enclosed belonged to [[my]_0-i mother]_{3218-my mother} , [the Queen Agrippina]_{5490-the queen agrippina} . [She]_{3218-my mother} told [me]_0-i that [I]_0-i was never to part with it , except to [somebody [I]_0-i loved as much as [herself]_{5491-somebody i loved as much as herself}]_{5491-somebody i loved as much as herself} . There is only one person in [the world]_{6658-the world} to whom [I]_0-i owe affection . It is to [her]_{5491-somebody i loved as much as herself} who from the first was always kind to [me]_0-i , and who , through dreary years of danger and anxiety , has been the charm and consolation of the life of “ [Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} . ”_{[572-vallombrosa]} On the evening of the day on which [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} personally left the letter with [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , [he]_{356-prince florestan} quitted [London]_10-london with [the Duke of [St. Angelo]_{156-st. angelo}]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} and [[his]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} aides - [de - camp]_{4701-de - camp}]_{5494-his aides - de - camp} , and , embarking in [[his]_{356-prince florestan} steam yacht]_{5496-his steam yacht} , which was lying at [Southampton]_{287-southampton} , quitted [England]_7-england . [They]_5497-they pursued a prosperous course for about a week , when [they]_5497-they passed through [the Straits of Gibraltar]_{288-the straits of gibraltar} , and , not long afterwards , cast anchor in [a small and solitary bay]_{5498-a small and solitary bay} . There [the prince]_{7878-the prince} and [[his]_{7878-the prince} companions]_{2146-his companions} , and [half - a - dozen servants , well armed and in military attire]_{5501-half - a - dozen servants , well armed and in military attire} , left [the yacht]_{5502-the yacht} , and proceeded on foot into [the country]_{6643-the country} for a short distance , when [they]_5497-they arrived at [a large farmhouse]_{5504-a large farmhouse} . [Here]_1520-here , it was evident , [they]_5497-they were expected . [Men]_1114-men came forward with many horses , and mounted , and accompanied the party which had arrived . [They]_5497-they advanced about ten miles , and halted as [they]_5497-they were approaching [a small but fortified town]_{5507-a small but fortified town} . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} sent [the Duke of [St.]_{92-st. just}]_{361-the duke of st. angelo} Angelo forward to announce [his]_{7878-the prince} arrival to [the governor]_{5509-the governor} , and to require [him]_{5509-the governor} to surrender . [The governor]_{5509-the governor} , however , refused , and ordered [the garrison]_{5511-the garrison} to fire on [the invaders]_{5512-the invaders} . This [they]_5497-they declined to do ; [the governor , with many ejaculations , and stamping with rage]_{5513-the governor , with many ejaculations , and stamping with rage} , broke [his]_{5509-the governor} sword , and [the prince]_{7878-the prince} entered [the town]_{1879-the town} . [He]_{7878-the prince} was warmly received , and [the troops]_{5516-the troops} , amounting to about [twelve hundred men]_{5517-twelve hundred men} , placed [themselves]_{5516-the troops} at [his]_{7878-the prince} disposal . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} remained at [this town]_{5519-this town} only a couple of hours , and at the head of [[his]_{7878-the prince} forces]_{5520-his forces} advanced into [the country]_{6643-the country} . At [a range of hills]_{5522-a range of hills} [he]_{7878-the prince} halted , sent out reconnoitring parties , and pitched [[his]_{7878-the prince} camp]_{5523-his camp} . In the morning , [the Marquis of Vallombrosa]_{572-vallombrosa} , with [a large party of [gentlemen well mounted]_{5525-gentlemen well mounted}]_{5524-a large party of gentlemen well mounted} , arrived , and were warmly greeted . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} learnt from [them]_{572-vallombrosa} that the news of [his]_{7878-the prince} invasion had reached [the governor of [the province]_{5528-the province} , who was at [one of the most considerable cities of [the kingdom]_{3721-the kingdom}]_{5529-one of the most considerable cities of the kingdom} , with [a population exceeding two hundred thousand]_{5531-a population exceeding two hundred thousand} , and with [a military division for [its]_{5527-the governor of the province , who was at one of the most considerable cities of the kingdom , with a population exceeding two hundred thousand , and with a military division for its garrison} garrison]_{5532-a military division for its garrison}]_{5527-the governor of the province , who was at one of the most considerable cities of the kingdom , with a population exceeding two hundred thousand , and with a military division for its garrison} . “ [They]_{572-vallombrosa} will not wait for [our]_10033-our arrival , ”_{[572-vallombrosa]} said [Vallombrosa]_{572-vallombrosa} , “ but , trusting to [their]_{572-vallombrosa} numbers , will come out and attack [us]_10033-our . ”_{[7878-the prince]} The news of [the scouts]_{5533-the scouts} being that [the mountain passes]_{5534-the mountain passes} were quite unoccupied by [the enemy]_{4572-the enemy} , [the prince]_{7878-the prince} determined instantly to continue [his]_{7878-the prince} advance , and take up a strong position on [the other side of [the range]_{5538-the range}]_{5537-the other side of the range} , and await [his]_{7878-the prince} fate . The passage was well effected , and on the fourth day of the invasion [the advanced guard of [the enemy]_{4572-the enemy}]_{5539-the advanced guard of the enemy} were in sight . [The prince]_{7878-the prince} commanded that [no one]_{6647-no one} should attend [him]_{7878-the prince} , but alone and tying a white handkerchief round [his]_{7878-the prince} sword , [he]_{7878-the prince} galloped up to the hostile lines , and said in a clear , loud voice , “ [[My]_{7878-the prince} men]_{5387-my men} , this is the sword of [[my]_{7878-the prince} father]_{6935-my father} ! ”_{[7878-the prince]} “ [Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} for ever ! ”_{[641-endymion]} was the only and universal reply . The cheers of [the advanced guard]_{5543-the advanced guard} reached and were re - echoed by [the main body]_{5544-the main body} . [The commander - in - chief]_{5545-the commander - in - chief} , bareheaded , came up to give in [his]_{7878-the prince} allegiance and receive [[his]_{7878-the prince} majesty]_{1229-his majesty} ’s orders . They were for immediate progress , and at the head of [the army which had been sent out to destroy [him]_{7878-the prince}]_{5547-the army which had been sent out to destroy him} , [Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} in due course entered [the enthusiastic city]_{5548-the enthusiastic city} which recognised [him]_{7878-the prince} as [[its]_{5548-the enthusiastic city} sovereign]_{5549-its sovereign} . [The city]_{6868-the city} was illuminated , and [he]_{356-prince florestan} went to the opera in the evening . The singing was not confined to [the theatre]_{1662-the theatre} . During the whole night [the city]_{6868-the city} itself was one song of joy and triumph , and that night [no one]_{6647-no one} slept . After this there was no trouble and no delay . It was a triumphal march . [Every town]_{5554-every town} opened [its]_{5554-every town} gates , and devoted municipalities proffered golden keys . [Every village]_{5555-every village} sent forth [[its]_{5555-every village} troop of [beautiful maidens]_{5557-beautiful maidens}]_{5556-its troop of beautiful maidens} , scattering roses , and singing the national anthem which had been composed by [Queen Agrippina]_{359-queen agrippina} . On the tenth day of the invasion [King Florestan]_{353-king florestan} , utterly unopposed , entered [the magnificent capital of [[his]_{356-prince florestan} realm]_{5559-his realm}]_{5558-the magnificent capital of his realm} , and slept in the purple bed which had witnessed [his]_{356-prince florestan} princely birth . Among all the strange revolutions of this year , this adventure of [Florestan]_{353-king florestan} was not the least interesting to [the English people]_{5560-the english people} . Although society had not smiled on [him]_{353-king florestan} , [he]_{353-king florestan} had always been rather a favourite with [the bulk of [the population]_{4415-the population}]_{8643-the bulk of the population} . [His]_{353-king florestan} fine countenance , [his]_{353-king florestan} capital horsemanship , [his]_{353-king florestan} graceful bow that always won a heart , [his]_{353-king florestan} youth , and love of sport , [his]_{353-king florestan} English education , and the belief that [he]_{353-king florestan} was sincere in [his]_{353-king florestan} regard for [the country where [he]_{353-king florestan} had been so long [a guest]_{2251-a guest}]_{5563-the country where he had been so long a guest} , were elements of popularity that , particularly now [he]_{353-king florestan} was successful , were unmistakable . And certainly [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , in [her]_{499-lady montfort} solitude , did not disregard [his]_{353-king florestan} career or conduct . [They]_5565-they were naturally often in [her]_{499-lady montfort} thoughts , for there was scarcely a day in which [his]_{353-king florestan} name did not figure in the newspapers , and always in connection with matters of general interest and concern . [The government [he]_{353-king florestan} established]_{5566-the government he established} was liberal , but it was discreet , and , though conciliatory , firm . “ If [he]_{353-king florestan} declares for the English alliance , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Waldershare]_641-endymion , “ [he]_{353-king florestan} is safe ; ”_{[5582-the house of saxe - genesis]} and [he]_{353-king florestan} did declare for the English alliance , and [the English people]_{5560-the english people} were very pleased by [his]_{353-king florestan} declaration , which in [their]_{5560-the english people} apprehension meant national progress , the amelioration of [society]_1025-society , and increased exports . The main point , however , which interested [[his]_{353-king florestan} subjects]_{9935-his subjects} was [his]_{353-king florestan} marriage . That was both a difficult and a delicate matter to decide . [The great continental dynasties]_{5570-the great continental dynasties} looked with some jealousy and suspicion on [him]_{353-king florestan} , and [the small reigning houses]_{5571-the small reigning houses} , who were all allied with [the great continental dynasties]_{5570-the great continental dynasties} , thought it prudent to copy [their]_{5571-the small reigning houses} example . [All these reigning families]_{5573-all these reigning families} , whether large or small , were [themselves]_{5573-all these reigning families} in a perplexed and alarmed position at this period , very disturbed about [their]_{5573-all these reigning families} present , and very doubtful about [their]_{5573-all these reigning families} future . At last it was understood that [a Princess of [Saxe - Babel]_{291-saxe - babel}]_{5574-a princess of saxe - babel} , though allied with [royal and imperial houses]_{5575-royal and imperial houses} , might share the diadem of [a successful adventurer]_{5576-a successful adventurer} , and then in time , and when it had been sufficiently reiterated , paragraphs appeared unequivocally contradicting the statement , followed with agreeable assurances that it was unlikely that [a Princess of [Saxe - Babel]_{291-saxe - babel}]_{5574-a princess of saxe - babel} , allied with [royal and imperial houses]_{5575-royal and imperial houses} , should unite [herself]_{5574-a princess of saxe - babel} to [a parvenu monarch]_{5579-a parvenu monarch} , however powerful . Then in turn these articles were stigmatised as libels , and entirely unauthorised , and no less [a personage]_{9659-a personage} than [a princess of [the house of [Saxe - Genesis]_{292-saxe - genesis}]_{5582-the house of saxe - genesis}]_{5581-a princess of the house of saxe - genesis} was talked of as [the future queen]_{5583-the future queen} ; but on referring to [the “ Almanach de [Gotha]_293-gotha]_{10036-the “ almanach de gotha} , ”_{[7993-a servant]} it was discovered that [family]_5584-family had been extinct since the first French Revolution . So it seemed at last that nothing was certain , except that [[his]_{5579-a parvenu monarch} subjects]_{9935-his subjects} were very anxious that [King Florestan]_{353-king florestan} should present [them]_{9935-his subjects} with [a queen]_{5586-a queen} . As time flew on , [the friends of [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort}]_{5587-the friends of lady roehampton} thought and spoke , with anxiety about [her]_{499-lady montfort} re - entrance into [society]_1025-society . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} had lent [Gaydene]_161-gaydene to [her]_{499-lady montfort} for the autumn , when [he]_{326-mr. wilton} always visited [Scotland]_151-scotland , and the winter had passed away uninterruptedly , at a charming and almost unknown watering - place , where [she]_{499-lady montfort} seemed the only visitant , and where [she]_{499-lady montfort} wandered about in silence on [the sands]_{5589-the sands} . The time was fast approaching when the inevitable year of seclusion would expire , and [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} gave no indication of any change in [her]_{499-lady montfort} life and habits . At length , after many appeals , and expostulations , and entreaties , and little scenes , the second year of [the widowhood]_{5590-the widowhood} having advanced some months , it was decided that [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} should re - enter society , and the occasion on which this was to take place was no mean one . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was to give a ball early in June , and [Royalty]_659-royalty itself was to be [[her]_{499-lady montfort} guests]_{1063-her guests} . The entertainments at [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} were always magnificent , but this was to exceed accustomed splendour . All [the world]_{6658-the world} was to be [there]_890-there , and [all [the world]_{6658-the world} , who were not invited , were in as much despair as if [they]_{5594-all the world , who were not invited , were in as much despair as if they had lost their fortune or their character} had lost [their]_{5594-all the world , who were not invited , were in as much despair as if they had lost their fortune or their character} fortune or [their]_{5594-all the world , who were not invited , were in as much despair as if they had lost their fortune or their character} character]_{5594-all the world , who were not invited , were in as much despair as if they had lost their fortune or their character} . [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had a passion for light , provided the light was not supplied by gas or oil . [[Her]_{499-lady montfort} saloons]_{5596-her saloons} , even when alone , were always brilliantly illuminated . [She]_{499-lady montfort} held that the moral effect of such a circumstance on [her]_{499-lady montfort} temperament was beneficial , and not slight . It is a rare , but by no means a singular , belief . When [she]_{499-lady montfort} descended into [[her]_{499-lady montfort} drawing - room]_{1165-her drawing - room} on the critical night , [its]_{1165-her drawing - room} resplendence was some preparation for the scene which awaited [her]_{499-lady montfort} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} stood for a moment before the tall mirror which reflected [[her]_{499-lady montfort} whole person]_{7809-her whole person} . What were [her]_{499-lady montfort} thoughts ? What was the impression that the fair vision conveyed ? [Her]_{499-lady montfort} countenance was grave , but it was not sad . [Myra]_466-myra had now completed , or was on the point of completing , [her]_{499-lady montfort} thirtieth year . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was [a woman of transcendent beauty]_{10007-a woman of transcendent beauty} ; perhaps [she]_{499-lady montfort} might justly be described as [the most beautiful woman then alive]_{5600-the most beautiful woman then alive} . Time had even improved [her]_{499-lady montfort} commanding mien , the graceful sweep of [her]_{499-lady montfort} figure and the voluptuous undulation of [her]_{499-lady montfort} shoulders ; but time also had spared those charms which are more incidental to early youth , the splendour of [her]_{499-lady montfort} complexion , the whiteness of [her]_{499-lady montfort} teeth , and the lustre of [her]_{499-lady montfort} violet eyes . [She]_{499-lady montfort} had cut off in [her]_{499-lady montfort} grief the profusion of [her]_{499-lady montfort} dark chestnut locks , that once reached to [her]_{499-lady montfort} feet , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} wore [her]_{499-lady montfort} hair as , what was then and perhaps is now called , a crop , but it was luxuriant in natural quantity and rich in colour , and most effectively set off [her]_{499-lady montfort} arched brow , and the oval of [her]_{499-lady montfort} fresh and beauteous cheek . The crop was crowned to - night by a coronet of brilliants . “ [[Your]_{499-lady montfort} carriage]_{10037-your carriage} is ready , [[my]_{7993-a servant} lady]_{9020-my lady} , ”_{[7993-a servant]} said [a servant]_{7993-a servant} ; “ but there is [a gentleman below who has brought a letter for [[your]_{499-lady montfort} ladyship]_{5456-your ladyship} , and which , [he]_{10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam} says , [he]_{10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam} must personally deliver to [you]_{499-lady montfort} , [madam]_5487-madam]_{10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} told [him]_{10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam} [[your]_{499-lady montfort} ladyship]_{5456-your ladyship} was going out and could not see [him]_{10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam} , but [he]_{10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam} put [his]_{10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam} card in this envelope , and requested that [I]_{499-lady montfort} would hand it to [you]_{499-lady montfort} , [madam]_5487-madam . [He]_{10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam} says [he]_{10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam} will only deliver the letter to [[your]_{499-lady montfort} ladyship]_{5456-your ladyship} , and not detain [you]_{499-lady montfort} a moment . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} opened the envelope , and read the card , “ [The Duke of [St. Angelo]_{156-st. angelo}]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [The Duke of [St. Angelo]_{156-st. angelo}]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} murmured to [herself]_{499-lady montfort} , and looked for a moment abstracted . Then turning to [the servant]_{1560-the servant} , [she]_{499-lady montfort} said , “ [He]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} must be shown up . ”_{[6633-the duke]} “ [Madam]_5487-madam , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [the duke]_{6633-the duke} as [he]_{6633-the duke} entered , and bowed with much ceremony , “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} am ashamed of appearing to be [an intruder]_{10048-an intruder} , but [my]_{499-lady montfort} commands were to deliver this letter to [[your]_{499-lady montfort} ladyship]_{5456-your ladyship} immediately on [my]_{499-lady montfort} arrival , whatever the hour . [I]_{499-lady montfort} have only this instant arrived . [We]_10050-we had a bad passage . [I]_{499-lady montfort} know [[your]_{499-lady montfort} ladyship]_{5456-your ladyship} ’s carriage is at the door . [I]_{499-lady montfort} will redeem [my]_{499-lady montfort} pledge and not trespass on [your]_{499-lady montfort} time for one instant . If [[your]_{499-lady montfort} ladyship]_{5456-your ladyship} requires [me]_{499-lady montfort} , [I]_{499-lady montfort} am ever at [your]_{499-lady montfort} command . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ At [Carlton Gardens]_{146-carlton gardens} ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ No ; at [[our]_10050-we embassy]_{10053-our embassy} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [[His]_{6633-the duke} Majesty]_{1229-his majesty} , [I]_{499-lady montfort} hope , is well ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ In every sense , [[my]_5605-she lady]_{9020-my lady} , ”_[5605-she] and bowing to the ground [the duke]_{6633-the duke} withdrew . [She]_5605-she broke the seal of the letter while still standing , and held it to a sconce that was on the mantel - piece , and then [she]_5605-she read : “ [You]_{6633-the duke} were [the only person [I]_0-i called upon when [I]_0-i suddenly left [England]_7-england]_{10056-the only person i called upon when i suddenly left england} . [I]_0-i had no hope of seeing [you]_{6633-the duke} , but it was the homage of gratitude and adoration . Great events have happened since [we]_10050-we last met . [I]_0-i have realised [my]_0-i dreams , dreams which [I]_0-i sometimes fancied [you]_{6633-the duke} , and [you]_{6633-the duke} alone , did not depreciate or discredit , and , in the sweetness of [your]_{6633-the duke} charity , would not have been sorry were [they]_10057-they accomplished . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have established what [I]_0-i believe to be a strong and just government in [a great kingdom]_{5606-a great kingdom} . [I]_0-i have not been uninfluenced by the lessons of wisdom [I]_0-i gained in [[your]_5607-her illustrious land]_{5608-your illustrious land} . [I]_0-i have done some things which it was a solace for [me]_0-i to believe [you]_5607-her would not altogether disapprove . “ [[My]_0-i subjects]_{10058-my subjects} are anxious that [the dynasty [I]_0-i have re - established]_{10059-the dynasty i have re - established} should not be evanescent . Is it too bold to hope that [I]_0-i may find a companion in [you]_{6633-the duke} to charm and to counsel [me]_0-i ? [I]_0-i can offer [you]_{6633-the duke} nothing equal to [your]_{6633-the duke} transcendent merit , but [I]_0-i can offer [you]_{6633-the duke} the heart and the throne of “_[0-i] [Florestan]_{353-king florestan} . ” Still holding the letter in one hand , [she]_5607-her looked around as if [some one]_{10060-some one} might be present . [Her]_5607-her cheek was scarlet , and there was for a moment an expression of wildness in [her]_5607-her glance . Then [she]_5607-her paced [the saloon]_{2204-the saloon} with an agitated step , and then [she]_5607-her read the letter again and again , and still [she]_5607-her paced [the saloon]_{2204-the saloon} . The whole history of [her]_5607-her life revolved before [her]_5607-her ; every scene , every character , every thought , and sentiment , and passion . The brightness of [her]_5607-her nursery days , and [Hurstley]_340-hurstley with all its miseries , and [Hainault]_111-hainault with [[its]_111-hainault gardens]_{10063-its gardens} , and the critical hour , which had opened to [her]_5607-her a future of such unexpected lustre and happiness . The clock had struck more than once during this long and terrible soliloquy , wherein [she]_5607-her had to search and penetrate [her]_5607-her inmost heart , and now it struck two . [She]_5607-her started , and hurriedly rang the bell . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall not want [the carriage]_{9270-the carriage} to - night , ” [she]_5607-her said , and when again alone , [she]_5607-her sat down and , burying [her]_5607-her face in [her]_5607-her alabaster arms , for a long time remained motionless . Had [he]_10064-he been a youth about to make a debut in [the great world]_{996-the great world} , [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} could not have been more agitated than [he]_10064-he felt at the prospect of the fete at [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} . [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , after nearly two years of retirement , was about to re - enter society . During this interval [she]_{499-lady montfort} had not been estranged from [him]_10064-he . On the contrary , [he]_10064-he had been [[her]_{499-lady montfort} frequent and customary companion]_{10066-her frequent and customary companion} . Except [Adriana]_481-adriana , and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , and [[her]_{499-lady montfort} brother]_{919-her brother} , it might almost be said , [her]_{499-lady montfort} only one . Why then was [he]_10064-he agitated ? [He]_10064-he had been living in a dream for two years , cherishing wild thoughts of exquisite happiness . [He]_10064-he would have been content , had the dream never been disturbed ; but this return to hard and practical life of [her]_{499-lady montfort} whose unconscious witchery had thrown a spell over [his]_10064-he existence , roused [him]_10064-he to the reality of [his]_10064-he position , and it was one of terrible emotion . During the life of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} , [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} had been [the silent adorer of [Myra]_466-myra]_{10069-the silent adorer of myra} . With every accomplishment and every advantage that are supposed to make life delightful — a fine countenance , [a noble mien , a manner natural and attractive , an ancient lineage , and a vast estate]_{10070-a noble mien , a manner natural and attractive , an ancient lineage , and a vast estate} — [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was [the favourite of society]_{10071-the favourite of society} , who did more than justice to [his]_{326-mr. wilton} talents , which , though not brilliant , were considerable , and who could not too much appreciate the high tone of [his]_{326-mr. wilton} mind ; [his]_{326-mr. wilton} generosity and courage , and true patrician spirit which inspired all [his]_{326-mr. wilton} conduct , and guided [him]_{326-mr. wilton} ever to do that which was liberal , and gracious , and just . There was only one fault which [society]_1025-society found in [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ; [he]_{326-mr. wilton} would not marry . This was provoking , because [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was [the man of all others who ought to marry , and make [a heroine]_{10074-a heroine} happy]_{10073-the man of all others who ought to marry , and make a heroine happy} . [Society]_559-society did not give it up till [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was forty , about the time [he]_{326-mr. wilton} became acquainted with [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} ; and that incident threw no light on [his]_{326-mr. wilton} purposes or motives , for [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was as discreet as [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was devoted , and [Myra]_466-myra [herself]_466-myra was unconscious of [his]_{326-mr. wilton} being anything to [her]_466-myra save [the dearest friend of [[her]_466-myra father]_{918-her father} , and the most cherished companion of [[her]_466-myra husband]_{986-her husband}]_{10075-the dearest friend of her father , and the most cherished companion of her husband} . When [one]_6769-one feels deeply , [one]_6769-one is apt to act suddenly , perhaps rashly . There are moments in life when suspense can be borne no longer . And [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , who had been [a silent votary for more than ten years]_{10080-a silent votary for more than ten years} , now felt that the slightest delay in [his]_{326-mr. wilton} fate would be intolerable . It was the ball at [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} that should be the scene of this decision of destiny . [She]_466-myra was about to re - enter society , radiant as [the morn]_{10081-the morn} , amid flowers and music , and all the accidents of social splendour . [His]_{326-mr. wilton} sympathetic heart had been some solace to [her]_466-myra in [her]_466-myra sorrow and [her]_466-myra solitude . Now , in the joyous blaze of life , [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was resolved to ask [her]_466-myra whether it were impossible that [they]_10082-they should never again separate , and in [the crowd]_{2894-the crowd} , as well as when alone , feel [their]_10082-they mutual devotion . [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was among those who went early to [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} , which was not [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} wo nt]_{10084-his wo nt} ; but [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was restless and disquieted . [She]_466-myra could hardly have arrived ; but there would be some there who would speak of [her]_466-myra . That was a great thing . [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} had arrived at that state when conversation can only interest on one subject . When [a man]_{807-a man} is really in love , [he]_{807-a man} is disposed to believe that , like [himself]_{807-a man} , [everybody]_{6694-everybody} is thinking of [the person who engrosses [his]_{807-a man} brain and heart]_{10087-the person who engrosses his brain and heart} . [The magnificent saloons]_{10088-the magnificent saloons} , which in half an hour would be almost impassable , were only sprinkled with [guests , who , however , were constantly arriving]_{10089-guests , who , however , were constantly arriving} . [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} looked about [him]_{326-mr. wilton} in vain for [the person who , [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was quite sure , could not then be present]_{10090-the person who , he was quite sure , could not then be present} . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} lingered by the side of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , who bowed to [those who came]_{10091-those who came} , but who could spare few consecutive words , even to [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , for [her]_466-myra watchful eye expected every moment to be summoned to descend [her]_466-myra marble staircase and receive [[her]_466-myra royal guests]_{10092-her royal guests} . [The royal guests]_{10093-the royal guests} arrived ; there was a grand stir , and many gracious bows , and some cordial , but dignified , shake - hands . [The rooms]_{2444-the rooms} were crowded ; yet space in [the ball - room]_{4412-the ball - room} was well preserved , so that the royal vision might range with facility from [its]_{4412-the ball - room} golden chairs to [the beauteous beings]_{10096-the beauteous beings} , and still more beautiful costumes , displaying with fervent loyalty [their]_{10093-the royal guests} fascinating charms . There was a new band to - night , that had come from [some distant but celebrated capital]_{10097-some distant but celebrated capital} ; [musicians known by fame]_{10098-musicians known by fame} to [everybody]_{6694-everybody} , but whom [nobody had ever heard]_{10100-nobody had ever heard} . [They]_{10098-musicians known by fame} played wonderfully on instruments of new invention , and divinely upon old ones . It was impossible that anything could be more gay and inspiring than [their]_{10098-musicians known by fame} silver bugles , and [their]_{10098-musicians known by fame} carillons of tinkling bells . [They]_{10098-musicians known by fame} found an echo in the heart of [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , who , seated near the entrance of [the ball - room]_{4412-the ball - room} , watched [every arrival]_{10102-every arrival} with anxious expectation . But the anxiety vanished for a moment under the influence of the fantastic and frolic strain . It seemed a harbinger of happiness and joy . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} fell into a reverie , and wandered with a delightful companion in [castles of perpetual sunshine]_{10103-castles of perpetual sunshine} , and [green retreats , and pleasant terraces]_{10104-green retreats , and pleasant terraces} . But [the lady]_{947-the lady} never came . “_{[6987-your sister]} Where can [[your]_5610-your sister]_{6987-your sister} be ? ” said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to [Endymion]_641-endymion . “_{[6987-your sister]} [She]_{6987-your sister} promised [me]_0-i to come early ; something must have happened . Is [she]_{6987-your sister} ill ? ” “_{[6987-your sister]} Quite well ; [I]_0-i saw [her]_{6987-your sister} before [I]_0-i left [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} . [She]_{6987-your sister} wished [me]_0-i to come alone , as [she]_{6987-your sister} would not be here early . “ [I]_{6987-your sister} hope [she]_{6987-your sister} will be in time for the royal supper table ; [I]_{6987-your sister} quite count on [her]_{6987-your sister} . ”_{[6987-your sister]} “ [She]_{6987-your sister} is sure to be [here]_1520-here . ”_{[530-half europe]} [Lord Hainault]_{571-lord hainault} was in earnest conversation with [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} , now [the minister of King Florestan at [the Court of St. James ’s]_{5613-the court of st. james ’s}]_{5612-the minister of king florestan at the court of st. james ’s} . It was a wise appointment , for [Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} knew intimately all [the English statesmen of eminence]_{5614-the english statesmen of eminence} , and had known [them]_{5614-the english statesmen of eminence} for many years . [They]_{5614-the english statesmen of eminence} did not look upon [him]_{376-baron sergius} as [the mere representative of [a revolutionary and parvenu sovereign]_{5616-a revolutionary and parvenu sovereign}]_{5615-the mere representative of a revolutionary and parvenu sovereign} ; [he]_{376-baron sergius} was quite [one of [themselves]_{5614-the english statesmen of eminence}]_{5617-one of themselves} , had graduated at the Congress of [Vienna]_28-vienna , and , it was believed , had softened many subsequent difficulties by [his]_{376-baron sergius} sagacity . [He]_{376-baron sergius} had always been [a cherished guest at [Apsley House]_{50-apsley house}]_{5618-a cherished guest at apsley house} , and it was known [the great duke]_{1175-the great duke} often consulted [him]_{376-baron sergius} . “ As long as [Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} sways [his]_{376-baron sergius} councils , [He]_{376-baron sergius} will indulge in no adventures , ”_{[530-half europe]} said [Europe]_{530-half europe} . “ As long as [Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} remains [here]_1520-here , the English alliance is safe , ”_{[571-lord hainault]} said [England]_7-england . After [Europe]_6-europe and [England]_7-england , the most important confidence to obtain was that of [Lord Hainault]_{571-lord hainault} , and [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} had not been unsuccessful in that respect . “ [[Your]_{571-lord hainault} master]_{8318-your master} has only to be liberal and steady , ”_{[571-lord hainault]} said [Lord Hainault]_{571-lord hainault} , with [his]_{571-lord hainault} accustomed genial yet half - sarcastic smile , “ and [he]_{8318-your master} may have anything [he]_{8318-your master} likes . But [we]_10109-we do not want any wars ; they are not liked in [the City]_{6868-the city} . ”_{[376-baron sergius]} “ [Our]_10109-we policy is peace , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} . “ [I]_{442-waldershare} think [we]_10109-we ought to congratulate [Sir Peter]_{660-sir peter} , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Mr. Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} to [Adriana]_481-adriana , with whom [he]_{442-waldershare} had been dancing , and whom [he]_{442-waldershare} was leading back to [Lady Hainault]_{661-lady hainault} . “ [Sir Peter]_{660-sir peter} , here is [a lady who wishes to congratulate [you]_{660-sir peter} on [your]_{660-sir peter} deserved elevation]_{10111-a lady who wishes to congratulate you on your deserved elevation} . ”_{[5620-the former mr. vigo]} “ Well , [I]_{5620-the former mr. vigo} do not know what to say about it , ”_{[5620-the former mr. vigo]} said [the former Mr. Vigo]_{5620-the former mr. vigo} , highly gratified , but a little confused ; “ [[my]_{442-waldershare} friends]_{6710-my friends} would have it . ”_{[442-waldershare]} “ Ay , ay , ”_{[442-waldershare]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} , “ ‘ at the request of [friends]_7075-friends ; ’ the excuse [I]_{442-waldershare} gave for publishing [my]_{442-waldershare} sonnets . ”_{[442-waldershare]} And then , advancing , [he]_{442-waldershare} delivered [his]_{442-waldershare} charge to [[her]_{661-lady hainault} chaperon]_{5621-her chaperon} , who looked dreamy , abstracted , and uninterested . “ [We]_10114-we have just been congratulating [the new baronet]_{10115-the new baronet} , [Sir Peter Vigo]_{660-sir peter} , ”_{[661-lady hainault]} said [Waldershare]_{442-waldershare} . “ Ah ! ”_{[661-lady hainault]} said [Lady Hainault]_{661-lady hainault} with a contemptuous sigh , “ [he]_{10115-the new baronet} is , at any rate , not obliged to change [his]_{10115-the new baronet} name . The desire to change [one]_6769-one ’s name does indeed appear to [me]_{428-st. barbe} to be a singular folly . If [your]_{660-sir peter} name had been disgraced , [I]_{428-st. barbe} could understand it , as [I]_{428-st. barbe} could understand [a man then going about in a mask]_{10117-a man then going about in a mask} . But the odd thing is , [the persons who always want to change]_{10118-the persons who always want to change} [their]_{10118-the persons who always want to change} names are [those whose names are the most honoured]_{10119-those whose names are the most honoured} . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ Oh , [you]_{660-sir peter} are here ! ”_{[661-lady hainault]} said [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} acidly to [Mr. Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} . “ [I]_{429-seymour hicks} think [you]_{660-sir peter} are everywhere . [I]_{429-seymour hicks} suppose [they]_10120-they will make [you]_{660-sir peter} [a baronet]_{5162-a baronet} next . Have [you]_{660-sir peter} seen the batch ? [I]_{429-seymour hicks} could not believe [my]_{429-seymour hicks} eyes when [I]_{429-seymour hicks} read it . [I]_{429-seymour hicks} believe [the government]_{818-the government} is demented . [Not [a single literary man]_{10124-a single literary man} among [them]_{818-the government}]_{10123-not a single literary man among them} . Not that [I]_{429-seymour hicks} wanted [their]_{818-the government} baronetcy . Nothing would have tempted [me]_{429-seymour hicks} to accept one . But there is [Gushy]_457-gushy ; [he]_10125-he , [I]_{429-seymour hicks} know , would have liked it . [I]_{429-seymour hicks} must say [I]_{429-seymour hicks} feel for [Gushy]_457-gushy ; [his]_10125-he works only selling half what [they]_{818-the government} did , and then thrown over in this insolent manner ! ”_{[429-seymour hicks]} “ [Gushy]_457-gushy is not in society , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [Mr. Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} in a solemn tone of contemptuous pity . “ That is society , ”_{[429-seymour hicks]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , as [he]_{428-st. barbe} received a bow of haughty grace from [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} , who , fascinating and fascinated , was listening to the enamoured murmurs of [an individual with a very bright star and a very red ribbon]_{5622-an individual with a very bright star and a very red ribbon} . “ [I]_{429-seymour hicks} dined with [the Rodneys]_{405-the rodneys} yesterday , ”_{[429-seymour hicks]} said [Mr. Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} ; “ [they]_{405-the rodneys} do the thing well . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ [You]_{429-seymour hicks} dined [there]_890-there ! ”_{[428-st. barbe]} exclaimed [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} . “ It is very odd , [they]_{405-the rodneys} have never asked [me]_396-job . Not that [I]_396-job would have accepted [their]_{405-the rodneys} invitation . [I]_396-job avoid parvenus . [They]_{405-the rodneys} are too fidgety for [my]_396-job taste . [I]_396-job require repose , and only dine with [the old nobility]_{10127-the old nobility} . ”_[396-job] The Right Honourable Job [Thornberry]_396-job and [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} had received an invitation to the Montfort ball . [Job]_396-job took up the card , and turned it over more than once , and looked at it as if it were some strange animal , with an air of pleased and yet cynical perplexity ; then [he]_396-job shrugged [his]_396-job shoulders and murmured to [himself]_396-job , “ No , [I]_396-job do n’t think that will do . Besides , [I]_396-job must be at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley by that time . ”_[396-job] Going to [Hurstley]_340-hurstley now was not so formidable an affair as it was in [[Endymion]_641-endymion ’s boyhood]_{5623-endymion ’s boyhood} . Then the journey occupied a whole and wearisome day . [Little Hurstley]_340-hurstley had become [a busy station of the great Slap - Bang railway]_{5624-a busy station of the great slap - bang railway} , and [a despatch train]_{5625-a despatch train} landed [you]_5626-you at [the bustling and flourishing hostelry]_{5627-the bustling and flourishing hostelry} , [[our]_5628-our old and humble friend]_{5629-our old and humble friend} , [the Horse Shoe]_{295-the horse shoe} , within the two hours . It was a rate that satisfied even [Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} , and almost reconciled [him]_5630-him to the too frequent presence of [[his]_5630-him wife]_{1261-his wife} and [family]_5584-family at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , [a place to which [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} had , it would seem , become passionately attached]_{5633-a place to which mrs. thornberry had , it would seem , become passionately attached} . “ There is a charm about [the place]_{1335-the place} , [I]_396-job must say , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job to [himself]_396-job , as [he]_396-job reached [[his]_396-job picturesque home]_{5634-his picturesque home} on a rich summer evening ; “ and yet [I]_{5638-his eldest son} hated it as [a boy]_{789-a boy} . To be sure , [I]_{5638-his eldest son} was then discontented and unhappy , and now [I]_{5638-his eldest son} have every reason to be much the reverse . [Our]_10130-our feelings affect even scenery . [It]_{1335-the place} certainly is [a pretty place]_{10131-a pretty place} ; [I]_{5638-his eldest son} really think one of [the prettiest places in [England]_7-england]_{10132-the prettiest places in england} . ”_{[5638-his eldest son]} [Job]_396-job was cordially welcomed . [[His]_396-job wife]_{1261-his wife} embraced [him]_396-job , and [the younger children]_{5636-the younger children} clung to [him]_396-job with an affection which was not diminished by the remembrance that [[their]_{5636-the younger children} father]_{2222-their father} never visited [them]_{5636-the younger children} with empty hands . [[His]_396-job eldest son]_{5638-his eldest son} , [a good - looking and well - grown stripling]_{5639-a good - looking and well - grown stripling} , just [home]_726-home for the holidays , stood apart , determined to show [he]_396-job was [a man of the world , and superior to the weakness of domestic sensibility]_{5641-a man of the world , and superior to the weakness of domestic sensibility} . When the hubbub was a little over , [he]_{5638-his eldest son} advanced and shook hands with [[his]_{5638-his eldest son} father]_{788-his father} with a certain dignity . “ And when did [you]_{5638-his eldest son} arrive , [[my]_{1266-the son} boy]_{6731-my boy} ? [I]_{1266-the son} was looking up [[your]_{5638-his eldest son} train]_{10134-your train} in [Bradshaw]_296-bradshaw as [I]_{1266-the son} came along . [I]_{1266-the son} made out [you]_{5638-his eldest son} should get the branch at [Culvers Gate]_{297-culvers gate} . ”_{[1266-the son]} “ [I]_{1266-the son} drove over , ”_{[1266-the son]} replied [the son]_{1266-the son} ; “ [I]_396-job and [a friend of mine]_{8684-a friend of mine} drove tandem , and [I]_396-job ’ll bet [we]_10136-we got here sooner than [we]_10136-we should have done by the branch . ”_[396-job] “ [Hem]_525-hem ! ”_{[602-mrs. thornberry]} said [Job Thornberry]_396-job . “ [Job]_396-job , ”_{[602-mrs. thornberry]} said [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} , “ [I]_396-job have made two engagements for [you]_396-job this evening . First , [we]_10136-we will go and see [[your]_396-job father]_{6930-your father} , and then [we]_10136-we are to drink tea at [the rectory]_{1474-the rectory} . ”_[396-job] “ Hem ! ”_[396-job] said [Job Thornberry]_396-job ; “ well , [I]_396-job would rather the first evening should have been a quiet one ; but let it be so . ”_[396-job] The visit to [the father]_{1264-the father} was kind , dutiful , and wearisome . There was not a single subject on which [the father]_{1264-the father} and [son]_1132-son had thoughts in common . The conversation of [the father]_{1264-the father} took various forms of expressing [his]_{1264-the father} wonder that [[his]_{1264-the father} son]_{783-his son} had become what [he]_{783-his son} was , and [the son]_{1266-the son} could only smile , and turn the subject , by asking after the produce of some particular field that had been prolific or obstinate in the old days . [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} looked absent , and was thinking of [the rectory]_{1474-the rectory} ; [the grandson who had accompanied [them]_5652-their]_{5651-the grandson who had accompanied them} was silent and supercilious ; and [everybody]_{6694-everybody} felt relieved when [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} , veiling [her]_{602-mrs. thornberry} impatience by [her]_{602-mrs. thornberry} fear of keeping [[her]_{602-mrs. thornberry} father - in - law]_{5654-her father - in - law} up late , made a determined move and concluded the domestic ceremony . [The rectory]_{1474-the rectory} afforded a lively contrast to the late scene . [Mr.]_5656-mr. and [Mrs. Penruddock]_{394-mrs. penruddock} were full of intelligence and animation . [Their]_5652-their welcome of [Mr. Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} was exactly what it ought to have been ; respectful , even somewhat deferential , but cordial and unaffected . [They]_5652-their conversed on all subjects , public and private , and on both seemed equally well informed , for [they]_5652-their not only read more than one newspaper , but [Mrs. Penruddock]_{394-mrs. penruddock} had an extensive correspondence , the conduct of which was one of the chief pleasures and excitements of [her]_{394-mrs. penruddock} life . [Their]_5652-their tea - equipage , too , was a picture of abundance and refinement . Such pretty china , and such various and delicious cakes ! White bread , and brown bread , and plum cakes , and seed cakes , and no end of cracknels , and toasts , dry or buttered . [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} seemed enchanted and gushing with affection,—everybody was dear or dearest . Even the face of [John Hampden]_{555-john hampden} beamed with condescending delight as [he]_{555-john hampden} devoured a pyramid of dainties . Just before the tea - equipage was introduced [Mrs. Penruddock]_{394-mrs. penruddock} rose from [her]_{394-mrs. penruddock} seat and whispered something to [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} , who seemed pleased and agitated and a little blushing , and then [[their]_5652-their hostess]_{7799-their hostess} addressed [Job]_396-job and said , “ [I]_{9732-the archbishop} was mentioning to [[your]_396-job wife]_{3010-your wife} that [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} was [here]_1520-here , and that [I]_{9732-the archbishop} hope [you]_396-job would not dislike meeting [him]_{9732-the archbishop} . ”_{[9732-the archbishop]} And very shortly after this , [the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk]_{5658-the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk} , entered [the room]_{943-the room} . It was evident that [he]_{5658-the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk} was intimate with [the occupiers of [Hurstley Hall]_{148-hurstley hall}]_{5660-the occupiers of hurstley hall} . [He]_{5658-the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk} addressed [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} with the ease of habitual acquaintance , while [John Hampden]_{555-john hampden} seemed almost to rush into [his]_{5658-the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk} arms . [Job]_396-job [himself]_396-job had seen [his]_396-job Grace in [London]_10-london , though [he]_396-job had never had the opportunity of speaking to [him]_{555-john hampden} , but yielded to [his]_396-job cordiality , when [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} , on [his]_{5658-the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk} being named , said , “ It is a pleasure to meet [an old friend]_{8734-an old friend} , and in times past [a kind one]_{10143-a kind one} . ”_{[663-tennyson]} It was a most agreeable evening . [The archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} talked to [every one]_{1385-every one} , but never seemed to engross the conversation . [He]_{9732-the archbishop} talked to [the ladies of [gardens]_2619-gardens]_{5664-the ladies of gardens} , and [cottages]_{5666-cottages} , and a little of books , seemed deeply interested in the studies and progress of [the grandson Thornberry , who evidently idolised [him]_396-job]_{5667-the grandson thornberry , who evidently idolised him} ; and in due course [his]_396-job Grace was engaged in economical speculations with [Job]_396-job [himself]_396-job , who was quite pleased to find [a priest]_{5668-a priest} as liberal and enlightened as [he]_396-job was able and thoroughly informed . An hour before midnight [they]_5669-they separated , though [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} attended [them]_5669-they to [the hall]_{1303-the hall} . [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} ’s birthday was near at hand , which [Job]_396-job always commemorated with a gift . It had commenced with some severe offering , like “ [Paradise Lost]_{662-paradise lost} , ”_{[602-mrs. thornberry]} then it fell into the gentler form of [Tennyson]_663-tennyson , and , of late , unconsciously under the influence of [[his]_396-job wife]_{1261-his wife} , it had taken the shape of a bracelet or a shawl . This evening , as [he]_396-job was rather feeling [his]_396-job way as to what might please [her]_{602-mrs. thornberry} most , [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} embracing [him]_396-job , and hiding [her]_{602-mrs. thornberry} face on [his]_396-job breast , murmured , “ Do not give [me]_396-job any jewel , dear [Job]_396-job . What [I]_396-job should like would be that [you]_396-job should restore [the chapel]_{10144-the chapel} [here]_1520-here . ”_[396-job] “ Restore [the chapel]_{10144-the chapel} here ! oh , oh ! ”_[1114-men] said [Job Thornberry]_396-job . [The archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} called at [Hurstley House]_{298-hurstley house} the next day . It was a visit to [Mr. Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} , but [all the family]_{5674-all the family} were soon present , and clustered round [the visitor]_{7880-the visitor} . Then [they]_{5674-all the family} walked together in [the gardens]_{2133-the gardens} , which had become radiant under the taste and unlimited expenditure of [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} ; beds glowing with colour or rivalling mosaics , choice conifers with [their]_5677-their green or purple fruit , and rare roses with [their]_5677-their fanciful and beauteous names ; one , by the by , named “ [Mrs. Penruddock]_{394-mrs. penruddock} , ”_[1114-men] and a very gorgeous one , “ [The Archbishop . ”]_{10147-the archbishop . ”[1256-his grace]} As [they]_{5674-all the family} swept along [the terraces]_{5678-the terraces} , restored to [their]_{5678-the terraces} pristine comeliness , and down [the green avenues bounded by copper beeches and ancient yews]_{5679-the green avenues bounded by copper beeches and ancient yews} , where [men]_1114-men were sweeping away every leaf and twig that had fallen in the night and marred the consummate order , it must have been difficult for [the Archbishop of [Tyre]_299-tyre]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} not to recall the days gone by , when this brilliant and finished scene , then desolate and neglected , the abode of beauty and genius , yet almost of penury , had been to [him]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} a world of deep and familiar interest . Yes , [he]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} was walking in [the same glade where [he]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} had once pleaded [his]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} own cause]_{5682-the same glade where he had once pleaded his own cause} with an eloquence which none of [his]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} most celebrated sermons had excelled . Did [he]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} think of this ? If [he]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} did , it was only to wrench the thought from [his]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} memory . [Archbishops who are yet young]_{5683-archbishops who are yet young} , who are resolved to be [cardinals]_{5684-cardinals} , and who may be [popes]_5315-popes , are superior to all human weakness . “ [I]_{1256-his grace} should like to look at [[your]_{604-mr. thornberry} chapel]_{10148-your chapel} , ”_{[1256-his grace]} said [[his]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} Grace]_{1256-his grace} to [Mr. Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} ; “ [I]_396-job remember [it]_{10148-your chapel} [a lumber room]_{10149-a lumber room} , and used to mourn over [its]_{10148-your chapel} desecration . ”_[396-job] “ [I]_396-job never was in [it]_{10148-your chapel} , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job , “ and can not understand why [[my]_396-job wife]_{7422-my wife} is so anxious about it as [she]_{7422-my wife} seems to be . When [we]_10151-we first went to [London]_10-london , [she]_{7422-my wife} always sate under [the Reverend Socinus Frost]_{664-the reverend socinus frost} , and seemed very satisfied . [I]_396-job have heard [him]_{664-the reverend socinus frost} ; [a sensible man]_{7141-a sensible man} — but sermons are not much in [my]_396-job way , and [I]_396-job do not belong to [[his]_{664-the reverend socinus frost} sect]_{10153-his sect} , or indeed any other . ”_[396-job] However , [they]_5687-we went to [the chapel]_{10144-the chapel} all the same , for [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} was resolved on the visit . It was [a small chamber but beautifully proportioned , like [the mansion itself]_{5690-the mansion itself}]_{5689-a small chamber but beautifully proportioned , like the mansion itself} — of a blended Italian and Gothic style . The roof was flat , but had been richly gilt and painted , and was sustained by corbels of angels , divinely carved . There had been some pews in [the building]_{5691-the building} ; some had fallen to pieces , and some remained , but these were not in the original design . The sacred table had disappeared , but two saintly statues , sculptured in black oak , seemed still to guard the spot which [it]_{5691-the building} had consecrated . “ [I]_{555-john hampden} wonder what became of the communion table ? ”_{[555-john hampden]} said [Job]_396-job . “ Oh ! [[my]_{555-john hampden} dear [father]_1131-father]_{7341-my dear father} , do not call it a communion table , ”_{[555-john hampden]} exclaimed [John Hampden]_{555-john hampden} pettishly . “ Why , what should [I]_396-job call it , [[my]_396-job boy]_{6731-my boy} ? ”_[396-job] “ The altar . ”_{[555-john hampden]} “ Why , what does it signify what [we]_5687-we call it ? The thing is the same . ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} “ Ah ! ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} exclaimed [the young gentleman]_{2455-the young gentleman} , in a tone of contemptuous enthusiasm , “ it is all the difference in [the world]_{6658-the world} . There should be a stone altar and a reredos . [We]_5687-we have put up a reredos in [[our]_5687-we chapel at [Bradley]_300-bradley]_{10158-our chapel at bradley} . [All the fellows]_{10159-all the fellows} subscribed ; [I]_{9732-the archbishop} gave [a sovereign]_{2232-a sovereign} . ”_{[9732-the archbishop]} “ Well , [I]_{9732-the archbishop} must say , ”_{[9732-the archbishop]} said [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} , who had been standing in advance with [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} and [the children]_{864-the children} , while this brief and becoming conversation was taking place between [father]_1131-father and [son]_1132-son , “ [I]_396-job think [you]_{2455-the young gentleman} could hardly do a better thing than restore [this chapel]_{10161-this chapel} , [Mr. Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} , but there must be no mistake about [it]_{10161-this chapel} . It must be restored to the letter , and it is a style that is not commonly understood . [I]_396-job have [a friend]_{706-a friend} , however , who is [a master of it]_{10163-a master of it} , [the most rising man in [his]_{706-a friend} profession]_{10164-the most rising man in his profession} , as far as church architecture is concerned , and [I]_396-job will get [him]_{706-a friend} just to run down and look at this , and if , as [I]_396-job hope , [you]_{2455-the young gentleman} resolve to restore it , rest assured [he]_{706-a friend} will do [you]_{2455-the young gentleman} justice , and [you]_{2455-the young gentleman} will be proud of [your]_{2455-the young gentleman} place of worship . ”_[396-job] “ [I]_396-job do not care how much [we]_10165-we spend on [[our]_10165-we gardens]_{10166-our gardens} , ”_[396-job] said [Job]_396-job , “ for they are transitory pleasures , and [we]_10165-we enjoy what [we]_10165-we produce ; but why [I]_{9732-the archbishop} should restore [a chapel in [a house which does not belong to [myself]_{9732-the archbishop}]_{10168-a house which does not belong to myself}]_{10167-a chapel in a house which does not belong to myself} is not so clear to [me]_{9732-the archbishop} . ”_{[9732-the archbishop]} “ But it should belong to [yourself]_{2455-the young gentleman} , ”_{[9732-the archbishop]} rejoined [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} . “ [Hurstley]_340-hurstley is not in the market , but it is to be purchased . Take it altogether , [I]_{602-mrs. thornberry} have always thought it one of the most enviable possessions in [the world]_{6658-the world} . [The house]_{929-the house} , when put in order , would be one of the ornaments of [the kingdom]_{3721-the kingdom} . [The acreage]_{10172-the acreage} , though considerable , is not overwhelming , and there is [a range of wild country of endless charm]_{10173-a range of wild country of endless charm} . [I]_{602-mrs. thornberry} wandered about [it]_{929-the house} in [my]_{602-mrs. thornberry} childhood and [my]_{602-mrs. thornberry} youth , and [I]_{602-mrs. thornberry} have never known anything equal to it . Then as to the soil and all that , [you]_{2455-the young gentleman} know it . [You]_{2455-the young gentleman} are [a son of the soil]_{10174-a son of the soil} . [You]_{2455-the young gentleman} left it for great objects , and [you]_{2455-the young gentleman} have attained those objects . [They]_10175-they have given [you]_{2455-the young gentleman} fame as well as fortune . There would be something wonderfully dignified and graceful in returning to [the land]_{6683-the land} after [you]_{2455-the young gentleman} have taken the principal part in solving the difficulties which pertained to it , and emancipating it from many perils . ”_{[602-mrs. thornberry]} “ [I]_{2455-the young gentleman} am sure it would be the happiest day of [my]_{2455-the young gentleman} life , if [Job]_396-job would purchase [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} said [Mrs. Thornberry]_{602-mrs. thornberry} . “ [I]_{2455-the young gentleman} should like to go to [Oxford]_16-oxford , and [[my]_{2455-the young gentleman} father]_{6935-my father} purchase [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , ”_{[2455-the young gentleman]} said [the young gentleman]_{2455-the young gentleman} . “ If [we]_10178-we have not landed property , [I]_{394-mrs. penruddock} would sooner have none . If [we]_10178-we have not land , [I]_{394-mrs. penruddock} should like to go into [the Church]_{6648-the church} , and if [I]_{394-mrs. penruddock} may not go to [Oxford]_16-oxford , [I]_{394-mrs. penruddock} would go to [Cuddesdon]_{301-cuddesdon} at once . [I]_{394-mrs. penruddock} know it can be done , for [I]_{394-mrs. penruddock} know [a fellow who has done it]_{10180-a fellow who has done it} . ”_{[394-mrs. penruddock]} [Poor Job Thornberry]_396-job ! [He]_396-job had ruled [multitudes]_{5699-multitudes} , and had conquered and commanded [senates]_5700-senates . [[His]_396-job Sovereign]_{3915-his sovereign} had made [him]_396-job [one of [[her]_{3915-his sovereign} privy councillors]_{5703-her privy councillors}]_{5702-one of her privy councillors} , and [half a million of people]_{5704-half a million of people} had returned [him]_396-job [[their]_{5704-half a million of people} representative]_{5705-their representative} to [parliament]_{776-parliament} . And here [he]_396-job stood silent , and a little confused ; sapped by [[his]_396-job wife]_{1261-his wife} , bullied by [[his]_396-job son]_{783-his son} , and after having passed a great part of [his]_396-job life in denouncing sacerdotalism , finding [his]_396-job whole future career chalked out , without [himself]_396-job being consulted , by [a priest who was so polite , sensible , and so truly friendly , that [his]_396-job manner seemed to deprive [its]_396-job victims]_{5709-a priest who was so polite , sensible , and so truly friendly , that his manner seemed to deprive its victims} of every faculty of retort or repartee . Still [he]_396-job was going to say something when the door opened , and [Mrs. Penruddock]_{394-mrs. penruddock} appeared , exclaiming in a cheerful voice , “ [I]_{1256-his grace} thought [I]_{1256-his grace} should find [you]_396-job here . [I]_{1256-his grace} would not have troubled [[your]_396-job Grace]_{10181-your grace} , but this letter marked ‘ private , immediate , and to be forwarded , ’ has been wandering about for some time , and [I]_{1256-his grace} thought it was better to bring it to [you]_396-job at once . ”_{[1256-his grace]} [The Archbishop of [Tyre]_299-tyre]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} took the letter , and seemed to start as [he]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} read the direction . Then [he]_396-job stood aside , opened it , and read its contents . The letter was from [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} , desiring to see [him]_396-job as soon as possible on a matter of the utmost gravity , and entreating [him]_396-job not to delay [his]_396-job departure , wherever [he]_396-job might be . “ [I]_{1256-his grace} am sorry to quit [you]_396-job all , ”_{[1256-his grace]} said [[his]_396-job Grace]_{1256-his grace} ; “ but [I]_{499-lady montfort} must go up to [town]_6995-town immediately . The business is urgent . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Endymion]_641-endymion arrived at [home]_726-home very late from the Montfort ball , and rose in consequence at an unusually late hour . [He]_641-endymion had taken means to become sufficiently acquainted with the cause of [[his]_641-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} ’s absence the night before , so [he]_641-endymion had no anxiety on that head . [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had really intended to have been present , was indeed dressed for the occasion ; but when the moment of trial arrived , [she]_{499-lady montfort} was absolutely unequal to the effort . All this was amplified in a little note from [[his]_641-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} , which [[his]_641-endymion valet]_{7129-his valet} brought [him]_641-endymion in the morning . What , however , considerably surprised [him]_641-endymion in this communication was [her]_{1096-his sister} announcement that [her]_{1096-his sister} feelings last night had proved to [her]_{1096-his sister} that [she]_{1096-his sister} ought not to remain in [London]_10-london , and that [she]_{1096-his sister} intended to find solitude and repose in [the little watering - place where [she]_{1096-his sister} had passed a tranquil autumn during the first year of [her]_{1096-his sister} widowhood]_{5716-the little watering - place where she had passed a tranquil autumn during the first year of her widowhood} . What completed [his]_641-endymion astonishment , however , was the closing intimation that , in all probability , [she]_{1096-his sister} would have left [town]_6995-town before [he]_641-endymion rose . The moment [she]_{1096-his sister} had got a little settled [she]_{1096-his sister} would write to [him]_641-endymion , and when business permitted , [he]_641-endymion must come and pay [her]_{1096-his sister} a little visit . “ [She]_{1096-his sister} was always capricious , ”_{[641-endymion]} exclaimed [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , who had not forgotten the disturbance of [her]_{499-lady montfort} royal supper - table . “ Hardly that , [I]_641-endymion think , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} have always looked on [Myra]_466-myra as [a singularly consistent character]_{10183-a singularly consistent character} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_641-endymion know , [you]_641-endymion never admit [[your]_641-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} has a fault . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [You]_641-endymion said the other day [yourself]_641-endymion that [she]_{1096-his sister} was the only perfect character [you]_641-endymion knew . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ Did [I]_641-endymion say that ? [I]_641-endymion think [her]_{1096-his sister} capricious . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [I]_641-endymion do not think [you]_641-endymion are capricious , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion , “ and yet [the world]_{6658-the world} sometimes says [you]_641-endymion are . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} change [my]_{499-lady montfort} opinion of [persons]_9162-persons when [my]_{499-lady montfort} taste is offended , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ What [I]_641-endymion admired in [[your]_641-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} , though [I]_641-endymion confess [I]_641-endymion sometimes wished not to admire [her]_{6987-your sister} , was that [she]_{6987-your sister} never offended [my]_641-endymion taste . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [I]_641-endymion hope satisfied it , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion . “ Yes , satisfied it , always satisfied it . [I]_641-endymion wonder what will be [her]_{6987-your sister} lot , for , considering [her]_{6987-your sister} youth , [her]_{6987-your sister} destiny has hardly begun . Somehow or other , [I]_641-endymion do not think [she]_{6987-your sister} will marry [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [I]_641-endymion have sometimes thought that would be , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion . “ Well , it would be , [I]_{499-lady montfort} think , a happy match . All the circumstances would be collected that form what is supposed to be happiness . But tastes differ about destinies as well as about manners . For [my]_{499-lady montfort} part , [I]_{499-lady montfort} think to have [a husband who loved [you]_10189-you]_{10188-a husband who loved you} , and [he]_{10188-a husband who loved you} clever , accomplished , charming , ambitious , would be happiness ; but [I]_{499-lady montfort} doubt whether [[your]_10189-you sister]_{6987-your sister} cares so much about these things . [She]_{6987-your sister} may , of course does , talk to [you]_10189-you more freely ; but with [others]_728-others , in [her]_{6987-your sister} most open hours , there seems a secret fund of reserve in [her]_{6987-your sister} character which [I]_{499-lady montfort} never could penetrate , except , [I]_{499-lady montfort} think , it is a reserve which does not originate in a love of tranquillity , but quite the reverse . [She]_{6987-your sister} is a strong character . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Then , hardly a capricious one . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ No , not capricious ; [I]_641-endymion only said that to tease [you]_10189-you . [I]_641-endymion am capricious ; [I]_641-endymion know it . [I]_641-endymion disregard [people]_6681-people sometimes that [I]_641-endymion have patronised and flattered . It is not merely that [I]_641-endymion have changed [my]_641-endymion opinion of [them]_6681-people , but [I]_641-endymion positively hate [them]_6681-people . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} hope [you]_10189-you will never hate [me]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion . “ [You]_10189-you have never offended [my]_{5721-mr. bertie tremaine} taste yet , ”_{[5721-mr. bertie tremaine]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} with a smile . [Endymion]_641-endymion was engaged to dine to - day with [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5718-mr. bertie tremaine} . Although now in hostile political camps , [that great leader of [men]_1114-men]_{5719-that great leader of men} never permitted [their]_{5719-that great leader of men} acquaintance to cease . “ [He]_{5718-mr. bertie tremaine} is young , ”_{[5721-mr. bertie tremaine]} reasoned [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5721-mr. bertie tremaine} ; “ [every political party]_{10193-every political party} changes [its]_{10193-every political party} principles on an average once in ten years . [Those who are young]_{10194-those who are young} must often then form new connections , and [Ferrars]_340-hurstley will then come to [me]_{5723-party politicians} . [He]_{5718-mr. bertie tremaine} will be ripe and experienced , and [I]_{5723-party politicians} could give [him]_{5718-mr. bertie tremaine} a good deal . [I]_{5723-party politicians} do not want numbers . [I]_{5723-party politicians} want [men]_1114-men . In opposition , numbers often only embarrass . The power of the future is ministerial capacity . [The leader with a cabinet formed]_{10196-the leader with a cabinet formed} will be [the minister of [England]_7-england]_{10197-the minister of england} . [He]_{10197-the minister of england} is not to trouble [himself]_{10197-the minister of england} about numbers ; that is an affair of [the constituencies]_{3088-the constituencies} . ”_{[5723-party politicians]} Male dinners are in general not amusing . When they are formed , as [they]_{5719-that great leader of men} usually are , of [men who are supposed to possess a strong and common sympathy — political , sporting , literary , military , social]_{5722-men who are supposed to possess a strong and common sympathy — political , sporting , literary , military , social} — there is necessarily a monotony of thought and feeling , and of the materials which induce thought and feeling . In a male dinner of [party politicians]_{5723-party politicians} , conversation soon degenerates into what is termed “ [shop]_7512-shop ; ”_{[641-endymion]} anecdotes about divisions , criticism of speeches , conjectures about office , speculations on impending elections , and above all , that heinous subject on which enormous fibs are ever told , the registration . There are , however , occasional glimpses in [their]_{5723-party politicians} talk which would seem to intimate that [they]_{5723-party politicians} have another life outside [the Houses of Parliament]_{5724-the houses of parliament} . But that extenuating circumstance does not apply to the sporting dinner . There they begin with odds and handicaps , and end with handicaps and odds , and it is doubtful whether it ever occurs to [any one present , that there is any other existing combination of atoms than odds and handicaps]_{5725-any one present , that there is any other existing combination of atoms than odds and handicaps} . A dinner of wits is proverbially a place of silence ; and the envy and hatred which [all [literary men]_{5229-literary men} really feel for each other]_{5726-all literary men really feel for each other} , especially when [they]_{5229-literary men} are exchanging dedications of mutual affection , always ensure , in such assemblies , the agreeable presence of a general feeling of painful constraint . If a good thing occurs to [a guest]_{2251-a guest} , [he]_{2251-a guest} will not express it , lest [[his]_{2251-a guest} neighbour]_{3931-his neighbour} , who is publishing a novel in numbers , shall appropriate it next month , or [he]_{2251-a guest} [himself]_{2251-a guest} , who has the same responsibility of production , be deprived of its legitimate appearance . [Those who desire to learn something of the manoeuvres at the Russian and Prussian reviews]_{5730-those who desire to learn something of the manoeuvres at the russian and prussian reviews} , or the last rumour at [Aldershot]_{302-aldershot} or [the military clubs]_{5731-the military clubs} , will know where to find this feast of reason . The flow of soul in these male festivals is perhaps , on the whole , more genial when found in [a society of [young gentlemen]_{5733-young gentlemen}]_{5732-a society of young gentlemen} , [graduates of the Turf and the Marlborough]_{5734-graduates of the turf and the marlborough} , and guided in [their]_{5723-party politicians} benignant studies by the gentle experience and the mild wisdom of [White ’s]_{3030-white ’s} . The startling scandal , the rattling anecdote , the astounding leaps , and the amazing shots , afford for the moment a somewhat pleasing distraction , but when it is discovered that all these habitual flim - flams are , in general , [the airy creatures of inaccuracy and exaggeration]_{5736-the airy creatures of inaccuracy and exaggeration} — that the scandal is not true , the anecdote has no foundation , and that the feats and skill and strength are invested with the organic weakness of tradition , the vagaries lose something of the charm of novelty , and are almost as insipid as claret from which the bouquet has evaporated . The male dinners of [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5737-mr. bertie tremaine} were an exception to the general reputation of such meetings . They were never dull . In the first place , though to be known at least by reputation was an indispensable condition of being present , [he]_{5737-mr. bertie tremaine} brought different classes together , and this , at least for once , stimulates and gratifies curiosity . [[His]_{5737-mr. bertie tremaine} house]_{7663-his house} too was open to [foreigners of celebrity]_{5739-foreigners of celebrity} , without reference to [their]_{5739-foreigners of celebrity} political parties or opinions . [Every one]_{1385-every one} was welcome except [absolute assassins]_{5741-absolute assassins} . [The host]_{7664-the host} too had studied the art of developing character and conversation , and if sometimes [he]_{5737-mr. bertie tremaine} was not so successful in this respect as [he]_{5737-mr. bertie tremaine} deserved , there was no lack of amusing entertainment , for in these social encounters [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5743-mr. bertie tremaine} was a reserve in [himself]_{5743-mr. bertie tremaine} , and if [nobody else]_{2986-nobody else} would talk , [he]_{5743-mr. bertie tremaine} would avail [himself]_{5743-mr. bertie tremaine} of the opportunity of pouring forth the treasures of [his]_{5743-mr. bertie tremaine} own teeming intelligence . [His]_{5737-mr. bertie tremaine} various knowledge , [his]_{5737-mr. bertie tremaine} power of speech , [his]_{5737-mr. bertie tremaine} eccentric paradoxes , [his]_{5737-mr. bertie tremaine} pompous rhetoric , relieved by some happy sarcasm , and the obvious sense , in all [he]_{5737-mr. bertie tremaine} said and did , of innate superiority to all [[his]_{5737-mr. bertie tremaine} guests]_{7665-his guests} , made these exhibitions extremely amusing . “ What [Bertie Tremaine]_{10200-bertie tremaine} will end in , ”_{[641-endymion]} [Endymion]_641-endymion would sometimes say , “ perplexes [me]_{431-trenchard} . Had there been no revolution in 1832 , and [he]_{10200-bertie tremaine} had entered parliament for [[his]_{10200-bertie tremaine} family borough]_{10201-his family borough} , [I]_{431-trenchard} think [he]_{10200-bertie tremaine} must by this time have been [a minister]_{861-a minister} . Such tenacity of purpose could scarcely fail . But [he]_{10200-bertie tremaine} has had to say and do so many odd things , first to get into [parliament]_{776-parliament} , and secondly to keep there , that [his]_{10200-bertie tremaine} future now is not so clear . When [I]_{431-trenchard} first knew [him]_{10200-bertie tremaine} , [he]_{10200-bertie tremaine} was [a Benthamite]_{665-a benthamite} ; at present , [I]_{431-trenchard} sometimes seem to foresee that [he]_{10200-bertie tremaine} will end by being [the leader of [the Protectionists]_{10205-the protectionists} and [the Protestants]_{666-the protestants}]_{10204-the leader of the protectionists and the protestants} . ”_{[431-trenchard]} “ And a good strong party too , ”_{[431-trenchard]} said [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , “ but query whether strong enough ? ”_{[5746-mr. bertie tremaine]} “ That is exactly what [Bertie Tremaine]_{10206-bertie tremaine} is trying to find out . ”_{[641-endymion]} [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5746-mr. bertie tremaine} ’s manner in receiving [[his]_{5746-mr. bertie tremaine} guests]_{7665-his guests} was courtly and ceremonious ; a contrast to the free and easy style of the time . But it was adopted after due reflection . “ [No man]_{7232-no man} can tell [you]_10208-you what will be the position [he]_{10200-bertie tremaine} may be called upon to fill . But [he]_{10200-bertie tremaine} has a right to assume [he]_{10200-bertie tremaine} will always be ascending . [I]_{7141-a sensible man} , for example , may be destined to be [the president of [a republic]_{10210-a republic}]_{10209-the president of a republic} , [the regent of [a monarchy]_{10212-a monarchy}]_{10211-the regent of a monarchy} , or a sovereign [myself]_{7141-a sensible man} . It would be painful and disagreeable to have to change [one]_6769-one ’s manner at a perhaps advanced period of life , and become liable to the unpopular imputation that [you]_10208-you had grown arrogant and overbearing . On the contrary , in [my]_{7141-a sensible man} case , whatever [my]_{7141-a sensible man} elevation , there will be no change . [[My]_{7141-a sensible man} brother]_{2830-my brother} , [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{10215-mr. tremaine bertie} , acts on a different principle . [He]_{2830-my brother} is [a Sybarite]_{10216-a sybarite} , and has a general contempt for [mankind]_786-mankind , certainly for [the mob]_{10218-the mob} and [the middle class]_{6837-the middle class} , but [he]_{2830-my brother} is ‘ [Hail fellow]_{10220-hail fellow} , well met ! ’ with [them]_786-mankind all . [He]_{2830-my brother} says it answers at elections ; [I]_{7141-a sensible man} doubt it . [I]_{7141-a sensible man} [myself]_{7141-a sensible man} represent [a popular constituency]_{2602-a popular constituency} , but [I]_{7141-a sensible man} believe [I]_{7141-a sensible man} owe [my]_{7141-a sensible man} success in no slight measure to the manner in which [I]_{7141-a sensible man} gave [my]_{7141-a sensible man} hand when [I]_{7141-a sensible man} permitted it to be touched . As [I]_{7141-a sensible man} say sometimes to [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{10222-mr. tremaine bertie} , ‘ [You]_{10222-mr. tremaine bertie} will find this habit of social familiarity embarrassing when [I]_{7141-a sensible man} send [you]_{10222-mr. tremaine bertie} to [St. Petersburg]_{176-st. petersburg} or [Vienna]_28-vienna . ’ ”_{[7141-a sensible man]} [Waldershare]_641-endymion dined [there]_890-there , now [a peer]_{5749-a peer} , though , as [he]_641-endymion rejoiced to say , not [a peer of parliament]_{5750-a peer of parliament} . [An Irish peer]_{7830-an irish peer} , with an English constituency , filled , according to [Waldershare]_641-endymion , the most enviable of positions . [His]_641-endymion rank gave [him]_641-endymion social influence , and [his]_641-endymion seat in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} that power which all aspire to obtain . [The cynosure of the banquet]_{5753-the cynosure of the banquet} , however , was [a gentleman who had , about a year before , been [the president of [a republic]_{10210-a republic}]_{10209-the president of a republic} for nearly six weeks , and who being [master of a species of rhapsodical rhetoric]_{5757-master of a species of rhapsodical rhetoric} , highly useful in troubled times , when there is no real business to transact , and where there is [nobody to transact it]_{5758-nobody to transact it}]_{5754-a gentleman who had , about a year before , been the president of a republic for nearly six weeks , and who being master of a species of rhapsodical rhetoric , highly useful in troubled times , when there is no real business to transact , and where there is nobody to transact it} , had disappeared when the treasury was quite empty , and there were no further funds to reward [the enthusiastic citizens who had hitherto patriotically maintained order at wages about double in amount to what [they]_{5759-the enthusiastic citizens who had hitherto patriotically maintained order at wages about double in amount to what they had previously received in their handicrafts} had previously received in [their]_{5759-the enthusiastic citizens who had hitherto patriotically maintained order at wages about double in amount to what they had previously received in their handicrafts} handicrafts]_{5759-the enthusiastic citizens who had hitherto patriotically maintained order at wages about double in amount to what they had previously received in their handicrafts} . This great reputation had been brought over by [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{5760-mr. tremaine bertie} , now introducing [him]_{5760-mr. tremaine bertie} into [English political society]_{5761-english political society} . [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{5762-mr. tremaine bertie} hung upon the accents of [the oracle]_{734-the oracle} , every word of which was intended to be picturesque or profound , and then surveyed [[his]_{5762-mr. tremaine bertie} friends]_{844-his friends} with a glance of appreciating wonder . [Sensible Englishmen]_{5765-sensible englishmen} , like [Endymion]_641-endymion and [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} , looked upon the whole exhibition as [fustian]_5766-fustian , and received the revelations with a smile of frigid courtesy . The presence , however , of [this celebrity of six weeks]_{5767-this celebrity of six weeks} gave occasionally a tone of foreign politics to the conversation , and the association of ideas , which , in due course , rules all talk , brought [them]_5768-them , among other incidents and instances , to the remarkable career of [King Florestan]_{353-king florestan} . “ And yet [he]_{353-king florestan} has [his]_{353-king florestan} mortifications , ”_{[7141-a sensible man]} said [a sensible man]_{7141-a sensible man} . “ [He]_{353-king florestan} wants [a wife]_{8145-a wife} , and [the princesses of [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{10224-the princesses of the world} will not furnish [him]_{353-king florestan} with one . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ What authority have [you]_641-endymion for saying so ? ”_{[641-endymion]} exclaimed [the fiery Waldershare]_641-endymion . “ [The princesses of [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{10224-the princesses of the world} would be great fools if [they]_{10224-the princesses of the world} refused [such a man]_{9050-such a man} , but [I]_{7141-a sensible man} know of no authentic instance of such denial . ”_{[7141-a sensible man]} “ Well , it is the common rumour . ”_{[7141-a sensible man]} “ And , therefore , probably a common falsehood . ”_{[5770-mr. bertie tremaine]} “ Were [he]_{353-king florestan} wise , ”_{[5770-mr. bertie tremaine]} said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5770-mr. bertie tremaine} , “ [King Florestan]_{353-king florestan} would not marry . Dynasties are unpopular ; especially new ones . The present age is monarchical , but not dynastic . [The king]_{6628-the king} , who is [a man of reach , and who has been pondering such circumstances]_{10230-a man of reach , and who has been pondering such circumstances} all [his]_{6628-the king} life , is probably well aware of this , and will not be such [a fool as to marry]_{10231-a fool as to marry} . ”_{[431-trenchard]} “ How is the monarchy to go on , if there is to be [no successor]_{10232-no successor} ? ”_{[431-trenchard]} inquired [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} . “ [You]_641-endymion would not renew the Polish constitution ? ”_{[5771-mr. bertie tremaine]} “ The Polish constitution , by the by , was not so bad a thing , ”_{[5771-mr. bertie tremaine]} said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5771-mr. bertie tremaine} . “ Under it [a distinguished Englishman]_{10233-a distinguished englishman} might have mixed with [the crowned heads of [Europe]_6-europe]_{10234-the crowned heads of europe} , as [Sir Philip Sidney]_{667-sir philip sidney} nearly did . But [I]_641-endymion was looking to something superior to the Polish constitution , or perhaps any other ; [I]_641-endymion was contemplating a monarchy with the principle of adoption . That would give [you]_10235-you all the excellence of the Polish constitution , and the order and constancy in which it failed . [It]_10236-it would realise the want of the age ; monarchical , not dynastical , institutions , and it would act independent of the passions and intrigues of [the multitude]_{849-the multitude} . The principle of adoption was the secret of the strength and endurance of [Rome]_57-rome . It gave [Rome]_57-rome alike [the Scipios]_{668-the scipios} and [the Antonines]_{669-the antonines} . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [A court]_{10238-a court} would be rather dull without [a woman]_{6794-a woman} at its head . ”_{[5772-mr. bertie tremaine]} “ On the contrary , ”_{[5772-mr. bertie tremaine]} said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5772-mr. bertie tremaine} . “ It was [Louis Quatorze]_{670-louis quatorze} who made [the court]_{980-the court} ; not [[his]_{670-louis quatorze} queen]_{10241-his queen} . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ Well , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Waldershare]_641-endymion , “ all the same , [I]_641-endymion fear [King Florestan]_{353-king florestan} will adopt [no one]_{6647-no one} in [this room]_{9053-this room} , though [he]_{353-king florestan} has [several friends]_{10244-several friends} [here]_1520-here , and [I]_641-endymion am one ; and [I]_641-endymion believe that [he]_{353-king florestan} will marry , and [I]_641-endymion can not help fancying that [the partner of this throne]_{10246-the partner of this throne} will not be as insignificant as [[Louis the Fourteenth]_{671-louis the fourteenth} ’s wife]_{10247-louis the fourteenth ’s wife} , or [Catherine of Braganza]_{672-catherine of braganza} . ”_{[641-endymion]} [Jawett]_427-jawett dined this day with [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5773-mr. bertie tremaine} . [He]_{5773-mr. bertie tremaine} was [a frequent guest [there]_890-there]_{5774-a frequent guest there} , and still was [the editor of the “ Precursor]_{10248-the editor of the “ precursor} , ”_{[5773-mr. bertie tremaine]} though it sometimes baffled all that lucidity of style for which [he]_{5773-mr. bertie tremaine} was celebrated to reconcile the conduct of the party , of which [the “ Precursor ”]_{10249-the “ precursor ”[5773-mr. bertie tremaine]} was alike [the oracle and organ]_{5776-the oracle and organ} , with the opinions with which [that now well - established journal]_{5777-that now well - established journal} first attempted to direct and illuminate the public mind . It seemed to [the editor]_{5778-the editor} that [the “ Precursor ”_{[5780-mr. bertie tremaine]} dwelt more on the past than became a harbinger of the future]_{5779-the “ precursor ” dwelt more on the past than became a harbinger of the future} . Not that [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5780-mr. bertie tremaine} ever for a moment admitted that there was any difficulty in any case . [He]_{5780-mr. bertie tremaine} never permitted any dogmas that [he]_{5780-mr. bertie tremaine} had ever enunciated to be surrendered , however contrary at [their]_5781-their first aspect . “ All are but parts of one stupendous whole , ”_{[7664-the host]} and few things were more interesting than the conference in which [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5782-mr. bertie tremaine} had to impart [his]_{5780-mr. bertie tremaine} views and instructions to [the master of that lucid style]_{5783-the master of that lucid style} , which had the merit of making everything so very clear when [the master]_{1333-the master} [himself]_{1333-the master} was , as at present , extremely perplexed and confused . [Jawett]_427-jawett lingered after [the other guests]_{4218-the other guests} , that [he]_427-jawett might have the advantage of consulting [the great leader]_{9591-the great leader} on the course which [he]_427-jawett ought to take in advocating a measure which seemed completely at variance with all the principles [they]_5787-they had ever upheld . “ [I]_{7664-the host} do not see [your]_427-jawett difficulty , ”_{[7664-the host]} wound up [the host]_{7664-the host} . “ [Your]_427-jawett case is clear . [You]_427-jawett have a principle which will carry [you]_427-jawett through everything . That is the charm of a principle . [You]_427-jawett have always an answer ready . ”_[427-jawett] “ But in this case , ”_[427-jawett] somewhat timidly inquired [Mr. Jawett]_427-jawett , “ what would be the principle on which [I]_{5789-mr. bertie tremaine} should rest ? ”_{[5789-mr. bertie tremaine]} “ [You]_427-jawett must show , ”_{[5789-mr. bertie tremaine]} said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5789-mr. bertie tremaine} , “ that democracy is aristocracy in disguise ; and that aristocracy is democracy in disguise . It will carry [you]_427-jawett through everything . ”_[427-jawett] [Even Jawett]_427-jawett looked a little amazed . “ But”—he_{[5790-mr. bertie tremaine]} was beginning , when [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{5790-mr. bertie tremaine} arose . “ Think of what [I]_{499-lady montfort} have said , and if on reflection any doubt or difficulty remain in [your]_427-jawett mind , call on [me]_{499-lady montfort} to - morrow before [I]_{499-lady montfort} go to [the House]_{929-the house} . At present , [I]_{499-lady montfort} must pay [my]_{499-lady montfort} respects to [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} . [She]_{580-lady beaumaris} is [the only woman [the Tories]_{1428-the tories} can boast of]_{10251-the only woman the tories can boast of} ; but [she]_{580-lady beaumaris} is [a first - rate woman]_{7532-a first - rate woman} , and is a power which [I]_{499-lady montfort} must secure . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} A month had nearly elapsed since [the Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ball ; the season was over and the session was nearly finished . The pressure of parliamentary life for [those in office]_{5791-those in office} is extreme during this last month , yet [Endymion]_641-endymion would have contrived , were it only for a day , to have visited [[his]_641-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} , had [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} much encouraged [his]_641-endymion appearance . Strange as it seemed to [him]_641-endymion , [she]_{499-lady montfort} did not , but , on the contrary , always assumed that the prorogation of parliament would alone bring [them]_5793-them together again . When [he]_641-endymion proposed on one occasion to come down for four - and - twenty hours , [she]_{499-lady montfort} absolutely , though with much affection , adjourned the fulfilment of the offer . It seemed that [she]_{499-lady montfort} was not yet quite settled . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} lingered in [London]_10-london even after [Goodwood]_303-goodwood . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was rather embarrassed , as [she]_{499-lady montfort} told [Endymion]_641-endymion , about [her]_{499-lady montfort} future plans . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , where [she]_{499-lady montfort} wished to join [him]_{548-lord montfort} , but [he]_{548-lord montfort} did not respond to [her]_{499-lady montfort} wishes ; on the contrary , while announcing that [he]_{548-lord montfort} was indisposed , and meant to remain at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} for the summer , [he]_{548-lord montfort} suggested that [she]_{499-lady montfort} should avail [herself]_{499-lady montfort} of the opportunity , and pay a long visit to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} family]_{8865-her family} in [the north]_{3706-the north} . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} know what [he]_{548-lord montfort} means , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} observed ; “ [he]_{548-lord montfort} wants [the world]_{6658-the world} to believe that [we]_10255-our are separated . [He]_{548-lord montfort} can not repudiate [me]_466-myra — [he]_{548-lord montfort} is too great [a gentleman]_{741-a gentleman} to do anything coarsely unjust ; but [he]_{548-lord montfort} thinks , by tact and indirect means , [he]_{548-lord montfort} may achieve [our]_10255-our virtual separation . [He]_{548-lord montfort} has had this purpose for years , [I]_466-myra believe now ever since [our]_10255-our marriage , but hitherto [I]_466-myra have baffled [him]_{548-lord montfort} . [I]_466-myra ought to be with [him]_{548-lord montfort} ; [I]_466-myra really believe [he]_{548-lord montfort} is indisposed , [his]_{548-lord montfort} face has become so pale of late ; but were [I]_466-myra to persist in going to [Princedown]_{141-princedown} [I]_466-myra should only drive [him]_{548-lord montfort} away . [He]_{548-lord montfort} would go off into the night without leaving [his]_{548-lord montfort} address , and something would happen — dreadful or absurd . What [I]_466-myra had best do , [I]_466-myra think , is this . [You]_10257-your are going at last to pay [your]_10257-your visit to [[your]_10257-your sister]_{6987-your sister} ; [I]_466-myra will write to [[my]_466-myra lord]_{7235-my lord} and tell [him]_{7235-my lord} that as [he]_{7235-my lord} does not wish [me]_466-myra to go to [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , [I]_466-myra propose to go to [Montfort Castle]_{200-montfort castle} . When the flag is flying at [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , [I]_466-myra can pay a visit of any length to [[my]_466-myra family]_{7162-my family} . It will only be a neighbouring visit from [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to [them]_{7162-my family} ; perhaps , too , [they]_{7162-my family} might return it . At any rate , then [they]_{7162-my family} can not say [[my]_466-myra lord]_{7235-my lord} and [I]_466-myra are separated . [We]_10262-we need not live under the same roof , but so long as [I]_466-myra live under [[his]_{7235-my lord} roof]_{10263-his roof} [the world]_{6658-the world} considers [us]_10262-we united . It is a pity to have to scheme in this manner , and rather degrading , particularly when [one]_6769-one might be so happy with [him]_{7235-my lord} . But [you]_10266-you know , [[my]_466-myra dear]_{6649-my dear} [Endymion]_641-endymion , all about [our]_10262-we affairs . [[Your]_10266-you friend]_{7039-your friend} is not [a very happy woman]_{10269-a very happy woman} , and if not [a very unhappy one]_{10270-a very unhappy one} , it is owing much to [your]_10266-you dear friendship , and a little to [my]_466-myra own spirit which keeps [me]_466-myra up under what is frequent and sometimes bitter mortification . And now adieu ! [I]_466-myra suppose [you]_10266-you can not be away less than a week . Probably on [your]_10266-you return [you]_10266-you will find [me]_466-myra here . [I]_466-myra can not go to [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} without [his]_{7235-my lord} permission . But [he]_{7235-my lord} will give it . [I]_466-myra observe that [he]_{7235-my lord} will always do anything to gain [his]_{7235-my lord} immediate object . [His]_{7235-my lord} immediate object is , that [I]_466-myra shall not go to [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , and so [he]_{7235-my lord} will agree that [I]_466-myra shall go to [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_[466-myra] For the first time in [his]_5796-his life , [Endymion]_641-endymion felt some constraint in the presence of [Myra]_466-myra . There was something changed in [her]_466-myra manner . No diminution of affection , for [she]_466-myra threw [her]_466-myra arms around [him]_5796-his and pressed [him]_5796-his to [her]_466-myra heart ; and then [she]_466-myra looked at [him]_5796-his anxiously , even sadly , and kissed both [his]_5796-his eyes , and then [she]_466-myra remained for some moments in silence with [her]_466-myra face hid on [his]_5796-his shoulder . Never since the loss of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} had [she]_466-myra seemed so subdued . “ It is a long separation , ”_[466-myra] [she]_466-myra at length said , with a voice and smile equally faint , “ and [you]_5796-his must be a little wearied with [your]_5796-his travelling . Come and refresh [yourself]_5796-his , and then [I]_641-endymion will show [you]_5796-his [my]_641-endymion boudoir [I]_641-endymion have made here ; rather pretty , out of nothing . And then [we]_10271-we will sit down and have a long talk together , for [I]_641-endymion have much to tell [you]_5796-his , and [I]_641-endymion want [your]_5796-his advice . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [She]_10272-she is going to marry [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , ”_[466-myra] thought [Endymion]_641-endymion ; “ that is clear . ”_[466-myra] The boudoir was really pretty , “ made out of nothing ; ”_{[641-endymion]} a gay chintz , some shelves of beautiful books , some fanciful chairs , and a portrait of [Lord Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} . It was a long interview , very long , and if [one]_6769-one could judge by the countenance of [Endymion]_641-endymion , when [he]_641-endymion quitted the boudoir and hastened to [[his]_641-endymion room]_{1563-his room} , of grave import . Sometimes [his]_641-endymion face was pale , sometimes scarlet ; the changes were rapid , but the expression was agitated rather than one of gratification . [He]_641-endymion sent instantly for [[his]_641-endymion servant]_{2475-his servant} , and then penned this telegram to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} : “ [My]_{499-lady montfort} visit here will be short . [I]_{499-lady montfort} am to see [you]_{499-lady montfort} immediately . Nothing must prevent [your]_{499-lady montfort} being at [home]_726-home when [I]_{499-lady montfort} call to - morrow , about four o’clock . Most , most important . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Well , something has happened at last , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} with a wondering countenance ; “ it is too marvellous . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [She]_{2475-his servant} goes to [Osborne]_304-osborne to - day , ”_{[641-endymion]} continued [Endymion]_641-endymion , “ and [I]_{499-lady montfort} suppose after that , in due course , it will be generally known . [I]_{499-lady montfort} should think the formal announcement would be made abroad . It has been kept wonderfully close . [She]_{2475-his servant} wished [you]_{499-lady montfort} to know it first , at least from [her]_{2475-his servant} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} do not think [she]_{2475-his servant} ever hesitated about accepting [him]_{2475-his servant} . There was delay from various causes ; whether there should be a marriage by proxy first in [this country]_{6657-this country} , and other points ; about religion , for example . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Well ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [She]_{2475-his servant} enters [the Catholic Church]_{305-the catholic church} , [the Archbishop of [Tyre]_299-tyre]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} has received [her]_{2475-his servant} . There is no difficulty and no great ceremonies in such matters . [She]_{2475-his servant} was re - baptized , but only by way of precaution . It was not necessary , for [our]_10276-our baptism , [you]_{499-lady montfort} know , is recognised by [Rome]_57-rome . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ And that was all ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ All , with a first communion and confession . It is all consummated now ; as [you]_{499-lady montfort} say , ‘ It is too wonderful . ’ A first confession , and to [Nigel Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} , who says life is flat and insipid ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall write to [her]_{2475-his servant} : [I]_{499-lady montfort} must write to [her]_{2475-his servant} . [I]_{499-lady montfort} wonder if [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall see [her]_{2475-his servant} before [she]_{2475-his servant} departs . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ That is certain if [you]_{499-lady montfort} wish it ; [she]_{2475-his servant} wishes it . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ And when does [she]_{2475-his servant} go ? And who goes with [her]_{2475-his servant} ? ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [She]_{2475-his servant} will be under [my]_641-endymion charge , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion . “ It is fortunate that it should happen at a time when [I]_{499-lady montfort} am free . [I]_{499-lady montfort} am personally to deliver [her]_{2475-his servant} to [the king]_{6628-the king} . [The Duke of [St. Angelo]_{156-st. angelo}]_{361-the duke of st. angelo} , [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} , and [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} accompany [her]_{2475-his servant} , and [Waldershare]_641-endymion , at the particular request of [[his]_{6628-the king} Majesty]_{1229-his majesty} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ And [no lady]_{10280-no lady} ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [She]_{2475-his servant} takes [Adriana]_481-adriana with [her]_{2475-his servant} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [Adriana]_481-adriana ! ”_{[499-lady montfort]} repeated [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , and a cloud passed over [her]_{499-lady montfort} brow . There was a momentary pause , and then [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} said , “ [I]_641-endymion wish [she]_{2475-his servant} would take [me]_641-endymion . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ That would be delightful , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion , “ and most becoming — to have for [a companion]_{1219-a companion} [the greatest lady of [our]_10283-our court]_{10282-the greatest lady of our court} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [She]_{2475-his servant} will not take [me]_{499-lady montfort} with [her]_{2475-his servant} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , sorrowfully but decisively , and shaking [her]_{499-lady montfort} head . “ [Dear woman]_{10284-dear woman} ! [I]_{499-lady montfort} loved [her]_{2475-his servant} always , often most when [I]_{499-lady montfort} seemed least affectionate — but there was between [us]_10283-our something”—and_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} hesitated . “ Heigho ! [I]_466-myra may be [the greatest lady of [our]_10283-our court]_{10282-the greatest lady of our court} , but [I]_466-myra am [a very unhappy woman]_{10286-a very unhappy woman} , [Endymion]_641-endymion , and what annoys and dispirits [me]_466-myra most , sometimes quite breaks [me]_466-myra down , is that [I]_466-myra can not see that [I]_466-myra deserve [my]_466-myra lot . ”_[466-myra] It happened as [Endymion]_641-endymion foresaw ; the first announcement came from [abroad]_5800-abroad . [King Florestan]_{353-king florestan} suddenly sent a message to [[his]_{353-king florestan} parliament]_{5801-his parliament} , that [[his]_{353-king florestan} Majesty]_{1229-his majesty} was about to present [them]_{5801-his parliament} with [a queen]_{5586-a queen} . [She]_{5586-a queen} was not [the daughter of [a reigning house]_{5805-a reigning house}]_{5804-the daughter of a reigning house} , but [she]_{5586-a queen} came from [the land of freedom and political wisdom]_{5806-the land of freedom and political wisdom} , and from [the purest and most powerful court in [Europe]_6-europe]_{5807-the purest and most powerful court in europe} . [[His]_{353-king florestan} subjects]_{9935-his subjects} soon learnt that [she]_{5586-a queen} was the most beautiful of [women]_900-women , for the portrait of [the Countess of [Roehampton]_{130-roehampton}]_{5810-the countess of roehampton} , as it were by magic , seemed suddenly to fill every window in [every shop in [the teeming and brilliant capital where [she]_{5586-a queen} was about to reign]_{5812-the teeming and brilliant capital where she was about to reign}]_{5811-every shop in the teeming and brilliant capital where she was about to reign} . It was convenient that these great events should occur when [everybody]_{6694-everybody} was out of [town]_6995-town . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} alone remained , [the frequent , if not constant , companion of [the new sovereign]_{5816-the new sovereign}]_{5815-the frequent , if not constant , companion of the new sovereign} . [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} soon recovered [her]_{504-berengaria} high spirits . There was much to do and prepare in which [her]_{504-berengaria} hints and advice were invaluable . Though [she]_{504-berengaria} was not to have the honour of attending [Myra]_466-myra to [[her]_{504-berengaria} new home]_{5817-her new home} , which , considering [[her]_{504-berengaria} high place in [the English court]_{5819-the english court}]_{5818-her high place in the english court} , was perhaps hardly consistent with etiquette , for so [she]_{504-berengaria} now cleverly put it , [she]_{504-berengaria} was to pay [[her]_{504-berengaria} Majesty]_{3189-her majesty} a visit in due time . The momentary despondency that had clouded [her]_{504-berengaria} brilliant countenance had not only disappeared , but [she]_{504-berengaria} had quite forgotten , and certainly would not admit , that [she]_{504-berengaria} was anything but [the most sanguine and energetic of beings]_{5821-the most sanguine and energetic of beings} , and rallied [Endymion]_641-endymion unmercifully for [his]_641-endymion careworn countenance and too frequent air of depression . The truth is , the great change that was impending was one which might well make [him]_641-endymion serious , and sometimes sad . The withdrawal of [a female influence]_{5822-a female influence} , so potent on [his]_641-endymion life as that of [[his]_641-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} , was itself a great event . There had been between [them]_5824-they from the cradle , which , it may be said , [they]_5824-they had shared , a strong and perfect sympathy . [They]_5824-they had experienced together vast and strange vicissitudes of life . Though much separated in [his]_641-endymion early youth , there had still been a constant interchange of thought and feeling between [them]_5824-they . For the last twelve years or so , ever since [Myra]_466-myra had become acquainted with [the Neuchatel family]_{2709-the neuchatel family} , [they]_5824-they may be said never to have separated — at least [they]_5824-they had maintained a constant communication , and generally a personal one . [She]_466-myra had in a great degree moulded [his]_641-endymion life . [Her]_466-myra unfaltering , though often unseen , influence had created [his]_641-endymion advancement . [Her]_466-myra will was more powerful than [his]_641-endymion . [He]_641-endymion was more prudent and plastic . [He]_641-endymion felt this keenly . [He]_641-endymion was conscious that , left to [himself]_641-endymion , [he]_641-endymion would probably have achieved much less . [He]_641-endymion remembered [her]_466-myra words when [they]_5824-they parted for the first time at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , “ [Women]_900-women will be [[your]_641-endymion best friends]_{10288-your best friends} in life . ”_{[641-endymion]} And that brought [his]_641-endymion thoughts to the only subject on which [they]_5824-they had ever differed — [her]_466-myra wished - for union between [himself]_641-endymion and [Adriana]_481-adriana . [He]_641-endymion felt [he]_641-endymion had crossed [her]_466-myra [there]_890-there — that [he]_641-endymion had prevented the fulfilment of [her]_466-myra deeply - matured plans . Perhaps , had that marriage taken place , [she]_466-myra would never have quitted [England]_7-england . Perhaps ; but was that desirable ? Was it not fitter that [so lofty a spirit]_{5827-so lofty a spirit} should find a seat as exalted as [her]_466-myra capacity ? [Myra]_466-myra was [a sovereign]_{2232-a sovereign} ! In this age of strange events , not the least strange . No petty cares and griefs must obtrude themselves in such majestic associations . And yet the days at [Hainault]_111-hainault were very happy , and the bright visits to [Gaydene]_161-gaydene , and [[her]_466-myra own pleasant though stately home]_{5829-her own pleasant though stately home} . [His]_641-endymion heart was agitated , and [his]_641-endymion eyes were often moistened with emotion . [He]_641-endymion seemed to think that all the thrones of [Christendom]_{306-christendom} could be no compensation for the loss of [this beloved genius of [his]_641-endymion life]_{5830-this beloved genius of his life} , whom [he]_641-endymion might never see again . Sometimes , when [he]_641-endymion paid [his]_641-endymion daily visit to [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , [[she]_{504-berengaria} who knew [him]_641-endymion by heart , who studied every expression of [his]_641-endymion countenance and every tone of [his]_641-endymion voice]_{5831-she who knew him by heart , who studied every expression of his countenance and every tone of his voice} , would say to [him]_641-endymion , after a few minutes of desultory and feeble conversation , “ [You]_641-endymion are thinking of [[your]_641-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} , [Endymion]_641-endymion ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [He]_641-endymion did not reply , but gave a sort of faint mournful smile . “ This separation is a trial , a severe one , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} knew [you]_641-endymion would feel it , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} feel it ; [I]_{499-lady montfort} loved [[your]_641-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} , but [she]_{6987-your sister} did not love [me]_{499-lady montfort} . [Nobody that [I]_{499-lady montfort} love]_{10291-nobody that i love} ever does love [me]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Oh ! do not say that , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ It is what [I]_{499-lady montfort} feel . [I]_{499-lady montfort} can not console [you]_641-endymion . There is nothing [I]_{499-lady montfort} can do for [you]_641-endymion . [My]_{499-lady montfort} friendship , if [you]_641-endymion value it , which [I]_{499-lady montfort} will not doubt [you]_641-endymion do , [you]_641-endymion fully possessed before [[your]_641-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} was [a Queen]_{5586-a queen} . So that goes for nothing . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} must say , [I]_{499-lady montfort} feel sometimes most miserable . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Nonsense , [Endymion]_641-endymion ; if anything could annoy [[your]_641-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} more than another , it would be to hear of such feelings on [your]_641-endymion part . [I]_{499-lady montfort} must say [she]_{6987-your sister} has courage . [She]_{6987-your sister} has found [her]_{6987-your sister} fitting place . [[Her]_{6987-your sister} brother]_{919-her brother} ought to do the same . [You]_641-endymion have a great object in life , at least [you]_641-endymion had , but [I]_{499-lady montfort} have no faith in [sentimentalists]_{10296-sentimentalists} . If [I]_{499-lady montfort} had been sentimental , [I]_{499-lady montfort} should have gone into [a convent]_{10297-a convent} long ago . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ If to feel is to be sentimental , [I]_{499-lady montfort} can not help it . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ All feeling which has no object to attain is morbid and maudlin , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [You]_641-endymion say [you]_641-endymion are very miserable , and at the same time [you]_641-endymion do not know what [you]_641-endymion want . Would [you]_641-endymion have [[your]_641-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} dethroned ? And if [you]_641-endymion would , could [you]_641-endymion accomplish [your]_641-endymion purpose ? Well , then , what nonsense to think about [her]_{6987-your sister} except to feel proud of [her]_{6987-your sister} elevation , and prouder still that [she]_{6987-your sister} is equal to it ! ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [You]_641-endymion always have the best of every argument , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion . “ Of course , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ What [I]_641-endymion want [you]_641-endymion to do is to exert [yourself]_641-endymion . [You]_641-endymion have now a strong social position , for [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} tells [me]_641-endymion [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} has relinquished to [you]_641-endymion [[her]_{8539-the queen} mansion]_{10300-her mansion} and the whole of [her]_{8539-the queen} income , which is no mean one . [You]_641-endymion must collect [[your]_641-endymion friends]_{8975-your friends} about [you]_641-endymion . [[Our]_10302-our government]_{10303-our government} is not too strong , [I]_641-endymion can tell [you]_641-endymion . [We]_10302-our must brush up in the recess . What with [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{10304-mr. bertie tremaine} and [[his]_{10304-mr. bertie tremaine} friends]_{844-his friends} joining [the Protectionists]_{10205-the protectionists} , and [the ultra - Radicals]_{10307-the ultra - radicals} wanting , as [they]_{10307-the ultra - radicals} always do , something impossible , [I]_641-endymion see seeds of discomfiture unless they are met with energy . [You]_641-endymion stand high , and are well spoken of even by [[our]_10302-our opponents]_{6641-our opponents} . Whether [we]_10302-our stand or fall , it is a moment for [you]_641-endymion to increase [your]_641-endymion personal influence . That is the element now to encourage in [your]_641-endymion career , because [you]_641-endymion are not like [the old fogies in [the cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet}]_{10309-the old fogies in the cabinet} , who , if [they]_{10309-the old fogies in the cabinet} go out , will never enter another again . [You]_641-endymion have a future , and though [you]_641-endymion may not be [an emperor]_{10311-an emperor} , [you]_641-endymion may be what [I]_641-endymion esteem more , [prime minister of [this country]_{6657-this country}]_{10312-prime minister of this country} . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [You]_641-endymion are always so sanguine . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ Not more sanguine than [[your]_641-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} . Often [we]_5833-us have talked of this . [I]_5845-i wish [she]_{6987-your sister} were here to help [us]_5833-us , but [I]_5845-i will do [my]_5845-i part . At present let [us]_5833-us go to luncheon . ”_[5845-i] There was [a splendid royal yacht]_{5832-a splendid royal yacht} , though not one belonging to [[our]_5833-us gracious Sovereign]_{5834-our gracious sovereign} , lying in [one of [[Her]_{5834-our gracious sovereign} Majesty]_{3189-her majesty} ’s southern ports]_{5835-one of her majesty ’s southern ports} , and [the yacht]_{5502-the yacht} was convoyed by [a smart frigate]_{5838-a smart frigate} . [The crews]_{5839-the crews} were much ashore , and were very popular , for [they]_{5839-the crews} spent a great deal of money . [Everybody]_{6694-everybody} knew what was the purpose of [[their]_{6694-everybody} bright craft]_{5841-their bright craft} , and [every one]_{1385-every one} was interested in it . [A beautiful Englishwoman]_{5843-a beautiful englishwoman} had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by [a prince , who had been educated in [[our]_5833-us own country]_{5844-our own country} , who ever avowed [his]_5845-i sympathies with “ [the inviolate island of [the sage and free]_{10317-the sage and free}]_{10316-the inviolate island of the sage and free} . ”]_{10315-a prince , who had been educated in our own country , who ever avowed his sympathies with “ the inviolate island of the sage and free . ”[466-myra]} So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by [the inhabitants of [Nethampton]_{307-nethampton}]_{5846-the inhabitants of nethampton} . What [every one]_{1385-every one} wanted to know was when [she]_{5843-a beautiful englishwoman} would sail . Ah ! that was a secret that could hardly be kept for the eight - and - forty hours preceding [her]_{5843-a beautiful englishwoman} departure , and therefore , one day , with no formal notice , [all the inhabitants of [Nethampton]_{307-nethampton}]_{5848-all the inhabitants of nethampton} were in gala ; [streets]_5849-streets and [ships]_5850-ships dressed out with the flags of [all nations]_{5851-all nations} ; the church bells ringing ; and [busy little girls]_{5852-busy little girls} running about with huge bouquets . At the very instant expected , [the special train]_{5853-the special train} was signalled , and drove into [the crimson station]_{5854-the crimson station} amid the thunder of artillery , the blare of trumpets , the beating of drums , and cheers from [thousands]_{4462-thousands} even louder and longer than the voices of the cannon . Leaning on the arm of [[her]_{5843-a beautiful englishwoman} brother]_{919-her brother} , and attended by [the Princess of [Montserrat]_{308-montserrat}]_{5857-the princess of montserrat} , and [the Honourable [Adriana Neuchatel]_481-adriana]_{5858-the honourable adriana neuchatel} , [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} , [the Duke of [St. Angelo]_{156-st. angelo}]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} , [the Archbishop of [Tyre]_299-tyre]_{5681-the archbishop of tyre} , and [Lord Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} , [the daughter of [William Ferrars]_340-hurstley]_{3384-the daughter of william ferrars} , gracious , yet looking as if [she]_{5843-a beautiful englishwoman} were born to empire , received the congratulatory address of [the mayor]_{5862-the mayor} and corporation and [citizens of [Nethampton]_{307-nethampton}]_{5863-citizens of nethampton} , and permitted [her]_{5843-a beautiful englishwoman} hand to be kissed , not only by [his]_{919-her brother} worship , but by [at least two aldermen]_{5864-at least two aldermen} . [They]_5865-they were on [the waters]_{5866-the waters} , and [the shores of [Albion]_309-albion]_{5867-the shores of albion} , fast fading away , had diminished to a speck . It is a melancholy and tender moment , and [Myra]_466-myra was in [[her]_466-myra ample and splendid cabin]_{5868-her ample and splendid cabin} and alone . “ It is a trial , ”_[466-myra] [she]_466-myra felt , “ but all that [I]_641-endymion love and value in [this world]_{6716-this world} are in [this vessel]_{10319-this vessel} , ”_{[641-endymion]} and [she]_466-myra thought of [Endymion]_641-endymion and [Adriana]_481-adriana . [The gentlemen]_{5869-the gentlemen} were on [deck]_5870-deck , chiefly smoking or reconnoitring [[their]_{5869-the gentlemen} convoy]_{5871-their convoy} through [their]_{5869-the gentlemen} telescopes . “ [I]_641-endymion must say , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Waldershare]_641-endymion , “ it was a grand idea of [[our]_10320-our kings]_{10321-our kings} making [themselves]_{10321-our kings} [sovereigns of [the sea]_{9825-the sea}]_{10322-sovereigns of the sea} . [The greater portion of [this planet]_{10325-this planet}]_{10324-the greater portion of this planet} is [water]_10326-water ; so [we]_10320-our at once became a first - rate power . [We]_10320-our owe [[our]_10320-our navy]_{10327-our navy} entirely to [the Stuarts]_{674-the stuarts} . [King James the Second]_{675-king james the second} was [the true founder and hero of [the British navy]_{10329-the british navy}]_{10328-the true founder and hero of the british navy} . [He]_{675-king james the second} was [the worthy son of [[his]_{675-king james the second} admirable father]_{10331-his admirable father}]_{10330-the worthy son of his admirable father} , [that blessed martyr]_{10332-that blessed martyr} , [the restorer]_{10333-the restorer} at least , if not [the inventor , of ship]_{10334-the inventor , of ship} money ; the most patriotic and popular tax that ever was devised by [man]_6751-man . [The Nonconformists]_{10336-the nonconformists} thought [themselves]_{10336-the nonconformists} so wise in resisting it , and [they]_{10336-the nonconformists} have got the naval estimates instead ! ”_{[481-adriana]} The voyage was propitious , the weather delightful , and when [they]_5872-their had entered [the southern waters]_{5873-the southern waters} [Waldershare]_641-endymion confessed that [he]_641-endymion felt the deliciousness of life . If the scene and the impending events , and [their]_5872-their own fair thoughts , had not been adequate to interest [them]_5872-their , there were ample resources at [their]_5872-their command ; [all the ladies]_{2983-all the ladies} were [skilled musicians]_{5875-skilled musicians} , [their]_{2983-all the ladies} concerts commenced at sunset , and the sweetness of [their]_{2983-all the ladies} voices long lingered over [the moonlit waters]_{5876-the moonlit waters} . [Adriana]_481-adriana , one evening , bending over the bulwarks of [the yacht]_{5502-the yacht} , was watching the track of phosphoric light , struck into brilliancy from [the dark blue waters]_{5878-the dark blue waters} by the prow of [[their]_5872-their rapid vessel]_{5879-their rapid vessel} . “ It is a fascinating sight , [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} , and it seems [one]_6769-one might gaze on it for ever . ”_{[5881-a man who never recurred to the past]} “ Ah ! [Lord Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} , [you]_{9732-the archbishop} caught [me]_481-adriana in a reverie . ”_{[481-adriana]} “ What more sweet ? ”_{[9732-the archbishop]} “ Well , that depends on its subject . To tell the truth , [I]_{9732-the archbishop} was thinking that these lights resembled a little [your]_{9732-the archbishop} conversation ; all the wondrous things [you]_{9732-the archbishop} are always saying or telling [us]_5872-their . ”_{[9732-the archbishop]} [The archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} was [a man who never recurred to the past]_{5881-a man who never recurred to the past} . [One]_6769-one could never suppose that [Endymion]_641-endymion and [himself]_641-endymion had been [companions]_{6787-companions} in [their]_5872-their early youth , or , so far as [their]_5872-their intercourse was concerned , that there was such a place in [the world]_{6658-the world} as [Hurstley]_340-hurstley . One night , however , as [they]_5872-their were pacing [the deck]_{5885-the deck} together , [he]_{9732-the archbishop} took the arm of [Endymion]_641-endymion , and said , “ [I]_641-endymion trace the hand of [Providence]_{676-providence} in every incident of [[your]_{9732-the archbishop} sister]_{6987-your sister} ’s life . What [we]_5872-their deemed misfortunes , sorrows , even calamities , were forming a character originally endowed with supreme will , and destined for the highest purposes . There was a moment at [Hurstley]_340-hurstley when [I]_641-endymion [myself]_641-endymion was crushed to [the earth]_{3404-the earth} , and cared not to live ; [vain , short - sighted mortal]_{10340-vain , short - sighted mortal} ! [[Our]_5872-their great Master]_{10341-our great master} was at that moment shaping everything to [His]_{10341-our great master} ends , and preparing for the entrance into [His]_{10341-our great master} Church of [a woman who may be , who will be , [I]_641-endymion believe , another [St. Helena]_{677-st. helena}]_{10342-a woman who may be , who will be , i believe , another st. helena} . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [We]_5872-their have not spoken of this subject before , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion , “ and [I]_{9732-the archbishop} should not have cared had [our]_5872-their silence continued , but [I]_{9732-the archbishop} must now tell [you]_10343-you frankly , the secession of [[my]_{9732-the archbishop} sister]_{7169-my sister} from [the Church of [[her]_{7169-my sister} fathers]_{10346-her fathers}]_{10345-the church of her fathers} was to [me]_{9732-the archbishop} by no means a matter of unmixed satisfaction . ”_{[9732-the archbishop]} “ The time will come when [you]_10343-you will recognise it as the consummation of a Divine plan , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} . “ [I]_641-endymion feel great confidence that [[my]_641-endymion sister]_{7169-my sister} will never be [the slave of superstition]_{10348-the slave of superstition} , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion . “ [Her]_{7169-my sister} mind is too masculine for that ; [she]_{7169-my sister} will remember that the throne [she]_{7169-my sister} fills has been already once lost by the fatal influence of [the Jesuits]_{10349-the jesuits} . ”_{[714-his companion]} “ The influence of [the Jesuits]_{678-the jesuits} is the influence of Divine truth , ”_{[714-his companion]} said [[his]_{9732-the archbishop} companion]_{714-his companion} . “ And how is it possible for such influence not to prevail ? What [you]_10343-you treat as defeats , discomfitures , are events which [you]_10343-you do not comprehend . They are incidents all leading to one great end — the triumph of the Church — that is , the triumph of [God]_401-god . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [I]_{714-his companion} will not decide what are great ends ; [I]_{714-his companion} am content to ascertain what is wise conduct . And it would not be wise conduct , in [my]_{714-his companion} opinion , for [the King]_{6628-the king} to rest upon [the Jesuits]_{678-the jesuits} . ”_{[714-his companion]} “ [The Jesuits]_{678-the jesuits} never fell except from conspiracy against [them]_{678-the jesuits} . It is never the public voice that demands [their]_{678-the jesuits} expulsion or the public effort that accomplishes it . It is always the affair of [sovereigns]_{10351-sovereigns} and [statesmen]_{6758-statesmen} , of [politicians]_{10353-politicians} , of [men]_1114-men , in short , who feel that there is a power at work , and that power one not favourable to [their]_{678-the jesuits} schemes or objects of government . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ Well , [we]_10355-we shall see , ”_{[641-endymion]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion ; “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} candidly tell [you]_10343-you , [I]_{548-lord montfort} hope [the Jesuits]_{10349-the jesuits} will have as little influence in [[my]_{548-lord montfort} brother - in - law]_{10357-my brother - in - law} ’s kingdom as in [[my]_{548-lord montfort} own country]_{10358-my own country} . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} “ As little ! ”_{[548-lord montfort]} said [Nigel]_{548-lord montfort} , somewhat sarcastically ; “ [I]_641-endymion should be almost content if [the holy order in [every country]_{9298-every country}]_{10359-the holy order in every country} had as much influence as [they]_{10359-the holy order in every country} now have in [England]_7-england . ”_{[641-endymion]} “ [I]_{9732-the archbishop} think [your]_{9732-the archbishop} Grace exaggerates . ”_{[9732-the archbishop]} “ Before two years are past , ”_{[9732-the archbishop]} said [the archbishop]_{9732-the archbishop} , speaking very slowly , “ [I]_{8539-the queen} foresee that [the Jesuits]_{678-the jesuits} will be privileged in [England]_7-england , and the hierarchy of [[our]_10361-our Church]_{8799-our church} recognised . ”_{[8539-the queen]} It was a delicious afternoon ; it had been sultry , but the sun had now greatly declined , when [the captain of [the yacht]_{5502-the yacht}]_{5889-the captain of the yacht} came down to announce to [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} that [they]_5892-they were in sight of [[her]_{8539-the queen} new country]_{5893-her new country} , and [she]_{8539-the queen} hastened on [deck]_5870-deck to behold [the rapidly nearing shore]_{5895-the rapidly nearing shore} . [A squadron of ships of war]_{5896-a squadron of ships of war} had stood out to meet [her]_{8539-the queen} , and in due time the towers and spires of [a beautiful city]_{5897-a beautiful city} appeared , which was [the port of [the capital]_{3159-the capital}]_{5898-the port of the capital} , and [itself almost worthy of being one]_{5900-itself almost worthy of being one} . [A royal barge]_{5901-a royal barge} , propelled by [four - and - twenty rowers]_{5902-four - and - twenty rowers} , and bearing [the lord chamberlain]_{5903-the lord chamberlain} , awaited [the queen]_{8539-the queen} , and the moment [[her]_{8539-the queen} Majesty]_{3189-her majesty} and [the Princess of [Montserrat]_{308-montserrat}]_{5857-the princess of montserrat} had taken [their]_5892-they seats , salutes thundered from [every ship]_{5907-every ship} of war , responded to by [fort]_5908-fort and battery ashore . When [they]_{5896-a squadron of ships of war} landed , [they]_{5896-a squadron of ships of war} were conducted by [chief officers of [the court]_{980-the court}]_{5909-chief officers of the court} to [a pavilion which faced the western sky , now glowing like an opal with every shade of the iris , and then becoming of a light green colour varied only by some slight clouds burnished with gold]_{5911-a pavilion which faced the western sky , now glowing like an opal with every shade of the iris , and then becoming of a light green colour varied only by some slight clouds burnished with gold} . [A troop of maidens]_{5912-a troop of maidens} brought flowers as bright as [themselves]_{5912-a troop of maidens} , and then [a company of pages]_{5913-a company of pages} advanced , and kneeling , offered to [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} chocolate in a crystal cup . According to the programme drawn up by [the heralds , and every tittle of it founded on precedents]_{5915-the heralds , and every tittle of it founded on precedents} , [the King]_{6628-the king} and [the royal carriages]_{5917-the royal carriages} were to have met [the travellers]_{1380-the travellers} on [their]_{5896-a squadron of ships of war} arrival at [the metropolis]_{7634-the metropolis} ; but there are feelings which [heralds]_5920-heralds do not comprehend , and which defy precedents . Suddenly there was a shout , a loud cheer , and a louder salute . [Some one]_{10060-some one} had arrived unexpectedly . [A young man]_{6833-a young man} , stately but pale , moved through the swiftly receding crowd , alone and unattended , entered [the pavilion]_{5923-the pavilion} , advanced to [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} , kissed [her]_{8539-the queen} hand , and then both [her]_{8539-the queen} cheeks , just murmuring , “ [[My]_641-endymion best beloved]_{10363-my best beloved} , this , this indeed is joy . ”_{[641-endymion]} [The capital]_{3159-the capital} was fortified , and [the station]_{7360-the station} was without the walls ; here [the royal carriages]_{5917-the royal carriages} awaited [them]_{5917-the royal carriages} . [The crowd]_{2894-the crowd} was immense ; the ramparts on this occasion were covered with [people]_6681-people . It was an almost sultry night , with every star visible , and clear and warm and sweet . As [the royal carriage]_{5930-the royal carriage} crossed the drawbridge and entered the chief gates , [the whole city]_{5931-the whole city} was in an instant suddenly illuminated — in a flash . The architectural lines of [the city]_{6868-the city} walls , and of [every street]_{5933-every street} , were indicated , and along [the ramparts at not distant intervals]_{5934-the ramparts at not distant intervals} were tripods , each crowned with a silver flame , which cast around the radiance of day . [He]_{6833-a young man} held and pressed [her]_{8539-the queen} hand as in silence [she]_{8539-the queen} beheld the wondrous scene . [They]_{5917-the royal carriages} had to make a progress of some miles ; the way was kept throughout by [soldiery]_{5935-soldiery} and [civic guards]_{5936-civic guards} , while beyond [them]_{5917-the royal carriages} was [an infinite population]_{5937-an infinite population} , all cheering and many of [them]_{5937-an infinite population} waving torches . [They]_{5917-the royal carriages} passed through [many streets]_{5938-many streets} , and [squares with marvellous fountains]_{5939-squares with marvellous fountains} , until [they]_{5917-the royal carriages} arrived at [the chief and royal street]_{5940-the chief and royal street} , which has no equal in [the world]_{6658-the world} . [It]_{5940-the chief and royal street} is more than a mile long , never swerving from a straight line , broad , yet [the houses]_{7408-the houses} so elevated that they generally furnish the shade this ardent clime requires . The architecture of [this street]_{5943-this street} is so varied that it never becomes monotonous , [some beautiful church]_{5944-some beautiful church} , or [palace]_2575-palace , or [ministerial hotel]_{5946-ministerial hotel} perpetually varying the effect . All the windows were full on this occasion , and even the roofs were crowded . [Every house]_{5947-every house} was covered with tapestry , and the line of [every building]_{5948-every building} was marked out by artificial light . The moon rose , but [she]_5949-she was not wanted ; it was as light as day . [They]_{5917-the royal carriages} were considerate enough not to move too rapidly through [this heart of [the metropolis]_{7634-the metropolis}]_{5950-this heart of the metropolis} , and even halted at [some stations]_{5952-some stations} , where bands of music and choirs of [singers]_5953-singers welcomed and celebrated [them]_{5917-the royal carriages} . [They]_{5917-the royal carriages} moved on more quickly afterwards , made [their]_{5917-the royal carriages} way through [a pretty suburb]_{5954-a pretty suburb} , and then entered [a park]_{5955-a park} . At the termination of [a long avenue]_{5956-a long avenue} was [the illumined and beautiful palace of [the Prince of [Montserrat]_{308-montserrat}]_{5958-the prince of montserrat}]_{5957-the illumined and beautiful palace of the prince of montserrat} [, where [Myra]_466-myra was to reside and repose until the momentous morrow , when [King Florestan]_{353-king florestan} was publicly to place on the brow of [his]_{353-king florestan} affianced bride]_{5959-, where myra was to reside and repose until the momentous morrow , when king florestan was publicly to place on the brow of his affianced bride} the crown which to [his]_{353-king florestan} joy [she]_466-myra had consented to share . There are very few temperaments that can resist an universal and unceasing festival in [a vast and beautiful metropolis]_{5960-a vast and beautiful metropolis} . It is inebriating , and the most wonderful of all [its]_5961-its accidents is how [the population]_{4415-the population} can ever calm and recur to the monotony of ordinary life . When all this happens , too , in [a capital blessed with purple skies , where the moonlight is equal to [our]_5964-our sunshine , and where half [the population]_{4415-the population} sleep in the open air and wish for no roof but [the heavens]_{5966-the heavens}]_{5963-a capital blessed with purple skies , where the moonlight is equal to our sunshine , and where half the population sleep in the open air and wish for no roof but the heavens} , existence is a dream of phantasy and perpetual loveliness , and [one]_6769-one is at last forced to believe that there is some miraculous and supernatural agency that provides the ever - enduring excitement and ceaseless incidents of grace and beauty . After the great ceremony of the morrow in [the cathedral]_{5968-the cathedral} , and when [Myra]_466-myra , kneeling at the altar with [[her]_466-myra husband]_{986-her husband} , received , under a canopy of silver brocade , the blessings of [a cardinal]_{6991-a cardinal} and [[her]_466-myra people]_{5971-her people} , day followed day with court balls and municipal banquets , state visits to operas , and reviews of [sumptuous troops]_{5972-sumptuous troops} . At length the end of all this pageantry and enthusiasm approached , and amid a blaze of fireworks , [the picturesque population of [this fascinating city]_{5974-this fascinating city}]_{5973-the picturesque population of this fascinating city} tried to return to ordinary feeling and to common sense . If amid this graceful hubbub and [this glittering riot]_{5975-this glittering riot} [any one]_{1685-any one} could have found time to remark the carriage and conduct of [an individual]_{8856-an individual} , one might have observed , and perhaps been surprised at , the change in those of [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} . That air of pensive resignation which distinguished [her]_{502-miss neuchatel} seemed to have vanished . [She]_{502-miss neuchatel} never wore that doleful look for which [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} was too remarkable in [[London]_10-london saloons]_{5978-london saloons} , and which marred a countenance favoured by nature and a form intended for gaiety and grace . Perhaps it was the influence of the climate , perhaps the excitement of the scene , perhaps some rapture with the wondrous fortunes of [the friend whom [she]_{502-miss neuchatel} adored]_{5979-the friend whom she adored} , but [Adriana]_481-adriana seemed suddenly to sympathise with [everybody]_{6694-everybody} and to appreciate everything ; [her]_481-adriana face was radiant , [she]_481-adriana was in every dance , and visited [churches]_{5981-churches} and [museums]_5982-museums , and [palaces]_8202-palaces and [galleries]_{5984-galleries} , with keen delight . With many charms , [the intimate friend of [[their]_5986-their sovereign]_{5987-their sovereign} , and [herself]_481-adriana known to be noble and immensely rich , [Adriana]_481-adriana]_{5985-the intimate friend of their sovereign , and herself known to be noble and immensely rich , adriana} became [the fashion]_{5988-the fashion} , and [a crowd of princes]_{5989-a crowd of princes} were ever watching [her]_481-adriana smiles , and sometimes offering [her]_481-adriana [their]_{5989-a crowd of princes} sighs . “ [I]_{502-miss neuchatel} think [you]_481-adriana enjoy [our]_5986-their visit more than [any one of [us]_5986-their]_{10364-any one of us} , ”_{[502-miss neuchatel]} said [Endymion]_641-endymion to [her]_481-adriana one day , with some feeling of surprise . “ Well , [one]_6769-one can not mope for ever , ”_{[502-miss neuchatel]} said [Miss Neuchatel]_{502-miss neuchatel} ; “ [I]_5990-i have passed [my]_5990-i life in thinking of one subject , and [I]_5990-i feel now it made [me]_5990-i very stupid . ”_[5990-i] [Endymion]_641-endymion felt embarrassed , and , though generally ready , had no repartee at command . [Lord Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} , however , came to [his]_{673-waldershare} relief , and claimed [Adriana]_481-adriana for the impending dance . This wondrous marriage was a grand subject for “ [[our]_10366-our own correspondents]_{8272-our own correspondents} , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} and [they]_5990-i abounded . Among [them]_5990-i were [Jawett]_427-jawett and [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} . [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} hated [Jawett]_427-jawett , as indeed [he]_{428-st. barbe} did all [[his]_{428-st. barbe} brethren]_{5991-his brethren} , but [his]_{428-st. barbe} appointment in this instance [he]_{428-st. barbe} denounced as an infamous job . “ Merely to allow [him]_{428-st. barbe} to travel in foreign parts , which [he]_{428-st. barbe} has never done , without a single qualification for [the office]_{1917-the office} ! However , it will ruin [his]_{428-st. barbe} paper , that is some consolation . Fancy sending here [a man who has never used [his]_{428-st. barbe} pen except about those dismal statistics , and what [he]_{428-st. barbe} calls first principles]_{10369-a man who has never used his pen except about those dismal statistics , and what he calls first principles} ! [I]_{673-waldershare} hate [his]_{428-st. barbe} style , so neat and frigid . No colour , [sir]_6912-sir . [I]_{673-waldershare} hate [his]_{428-st. barbe} short sentences , like a dog barking ; [we]_10371-we want a word - painter here , [sir]_6912-sir . [My]_{673-waldershare} description of the wedding sold one hundred and fifty thousand , and it is selling now . If [the proprietors]_{10373-the proprietors} were [gentlemen]_{7122-gentlemen} , [they]_{10373-the proprietors} would have sent [me]_{673-waldershare} an unlimited credit , instead of [their]_{10373-the proprietors} paltry fifty pounds a day and [my]_{673-waldershare} expenses ; but [you]_6912-sir never meet [a liberal man now,—no such animal]_{10375-a liberal man now,—no such animal} known . What [I]_{673-waldershare} want [you]_6912-sir to do for [me]_{673-waldershare} , [Lord Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} , is to get [me]_{673-waldershare} invited to [the Villa Aurea]_{10376-the villa aurea} when [the court]_{980-the court} moves [there]_890-there . It will be private life [there]_890-there , and that is the article [the British public]_{10380-the british public} want now . [They]_{10380-the british public} are satiated with ceremonies and festivals . [They]_{10380-the british public} want to know what [the royal pair]_{10381-the royal pair} have for dinner when [they]_{10381-the royal pair} are alone , how [they]_{10381-the royal pair} pass [their]_{10381-the royal pair} evenings , and whether [the queen]_{8539-the queen} drives ponies . ”_{[673-waldershare]} “ So far as [I]_{673-waldershare} am concerned , ”_{[673-waldershare]} said [Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} , “ [they]_{10380-the british public} shall remain state secrets . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ [I]_{428-st. barbe} have received no special favours here , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} rejoined [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , “ though , with [my]_{673-waldershare} claims , [I]_{673-waldershare} might have counted on the uttermost . However , it is always so . [I]_{673-waldershare} must depend on [my]_{673-waldershare} own resources . [I]_{673-waldershare} have [a retainer]_{10383-a retainer} , [I]_{673-waldershare} can tell [you]_{673-waldershare} , [[my]_{673-waldershare} lord]_{7235-my lord} , from the ‘ Rigdum Funidos , ’ in [my]_{673-waldershare} pocket , and it is in [my]_{673-waldershare} power to keep up such a crackling of jokes and sarcasms that a very different view would soon be entertained in [Europe]_6-europe of what is going on here than is now the fashion . [The ‘ Rigdum Funidos ’]_{10385-the ‘ rigdum funidos ’} is on the breakfast - table of [all England]_{10386-all england} , and sells thousands in [every capital of [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{10387-every capital of the world} . [You]_{673-waldershare} do not appreciate its power ; [you]_{673-waldershare} will now feel it . ”_{[673-waldershare]} “ [I]_{673-waldershare} also am [a subscriber to the ‘ Rigdum Funidos]_{10389-a subscriber to the ‘ rigdum funidos} , ’ ”_{[673-waldershare]} said [Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} , “ and tell [you]_{673-waldershare} frankly , [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , that if [I]_{428-st. barbe} see in its columns the slightest allusion to [any persons]_{8770-any persons} or incident in [this country]_{6657-this country} , [I]_{428-st. barbe} will take care that [you]_{673-waldershare} be instantly consigned to [the galleys]_{7194-the galleys} ; and , this being a liberal government , [I]_{428-st. barbe} can do that without even the ceremony of a primary inquiry . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} “ [You]_{428-st. barbe} do not mean that ? ”_{[428-st. barbe]} said [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} ; “ of course , [I]_{673-waldershare} was only jesting . It is not likely that [I]_{673-waldershare} should say or do anything disagreeable to [those whom [I]_{673-waldershare} look upon as [[my]_{673-waldershare} patrons]_{10394-my patrons}]_{10393-those whom i look upon as my patrons} — [I]_{673-waldershare} may say [friends]_7075-friends — through life . It makes [me]_{673-waldershare} almost weep when [I]_{673-waldershare} remember [my]_{673-waldershare} early connection with [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , now [an under - secretary of state]_{5045-an under - secretary of state} , and who will mount higher . [I]_{673-waldershare} never had a chance of being [a minister]_{861-a minister} , though [I]_{673-waldershare} suppose [I]_{673-waldershare} am not more incapable than others who get the silver spoon into [their]_{10393-those whom i look upon as my patrons} mouths . And then [[his]_425-endymion divine sister]_{10398-his divine sister} ! Quite [an heroic character]_{10399-an heroic character} ! [I]_{673-waldershare} never had [a sister]_{858-a sister} , and so [I]_{673-waldershare} never had even a chance of being nearly related to [royalty]_3866-royalty . But so it has been throughout [my]_{673-waldershare} life . No luck , [[my]_{673-waldershare} lord]_{7235-my lord} ; no luck . And then [they]_{980-the court} say [one]_6769-one is misanthropical . Hang it ! who can help being misanthropical when [he]_425-endymion finds [everybody]_{6694-everybody} getting on in life except [himself]_425-endymion ? ”_{[673-waldershare]} [The court]_{980-the court} moved to [[their]_{980-the court} favourite summer residence]_{5993-their favourite summer residence} , [a Palladian palace on [a blue lake]_{5995-a blue lake}]_{5994-a palladian palace on a blue lake} , [its]_{5994-a palladian palace on a blue lake} banks clothed with [forests abounding with every species of game]_{5996-forests abounding with every species of game} , and beyond [them]_{5996-forests abounding with every species of game} [loftier mountains]_{5997-loftier mountains} . [The king]_{6628-the king} was devoted to sport , and [Endymion]_425-endymion was always among [[his]_{6628-the king} companions]_{2146-his companions} . [Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} rather attached [himself]_{673-waldershare} to [the ladies]_{930-the ladies} , who made gay parties floating in gondolas , and refreshed [themselves]_{930-the ladies} with picnics in sylvan retreats . It was supposed [Lord Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} was [a great admirer of [the Princess of [Montserrat]_{308-montserrat}]_{5857-the princess of montserrat} , who in return referred to [him]_{673-waldershare} as that “ lovable eccentricity]_{10405-a great admirer of the princess of montserrat , who in return referred to him as that “ lovable eccentricity} . ”_{[8539-the queen]} As the autumn advanced , parties of [guests of high distinction , carefully arranged ,]_{6002-guests of high distinction , carefully arranged ,} periodically arrived . Now , there was more ceremony , and every evening the circle was formed , while [the king]_{6628-the king} and [queen]_6004-queen exchanged words , and sometimes ideas , with [those who were so fortunate as to be under [their]_{5996-forests abounding with every species of game} roof]_{6005-those who were so fortunate as to be under their roof} . Frequently there were dramatic performances , and sometimes a dance . [The Princess of [Montserrat]_{308-montserrat}]_{5857-the princess of montserrat} was invaluable in these scenes ; vivacious , imaginative , [a consummate mimic]_{6007-a consummate mimic} , [her]_{5857-the princess of montserrat} countenance , though not beautiful , was full of charm . What was strange , [Adriana]_481-adriana took a great fancy to [[her]_481-adriana Highness]_{6008-her highness} , and [they]_6009-they were seldom separated . The only cloud for [Endymion]_425-endymion in this happy life was , that every day the necessity of [his]_425-endymion return to [England]_7-england was more urgent , and every day the days vanished more quickly . That return to [England]_7-england , once counted by weeks , would soon be counted by hours . [He]_425-endymion had conferred once or twice with [Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} on the subject , who always turned the conversation ; at last [Endymion]_425-endymion reminded [him]_425-endymion that the time of [his]_425-endymion departure was at hand , and that , originally , it had been agreed [they]_6009-they should return together . “ Yes , [[my]_{8539-the queen} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Ferrars]_425-endymion , [we]_6009-they did so agree , but the agreement was permissive , not compulsory . [My]_{8539-the queen} views are changed . Perhaps [I]_{8539-the queen} shall never return to [England]_7-england again ; [I]_{8539-the queen} think of being naturalised [here]_1520-here . ”_{[8539-the queen]} [The queen]_{8539-the queen} was depressed at the prospect of being separated from [[her]_{8539-the queen} brother]_{919-her brother} . Sometimes [she]_{8539-the queen} remonstrated with [him]_{919-her brother} for [his]_{919-her brother} devotion to sport which deprived [her]_{8539-the queen} of [his]_{919-her brother} society ; frequently in a morning [she]_{8539-the queen} sent for [him]_{919-her brother} to [[her]_{8539-the queen} boudoir]_{1245-her boudoir} , that [they]_6013-they might talk together as in old times . “ [The king]_{6628-the king} has invited [Lord]_10409-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} to pay [us]_6013-they a visit , and [they]_6013-they are coming at once . [I]_425-endymion had hoped [the dear Hainaults]_{679-the dear hainaults} might have visited [us]_6013-they here . [I]_425-endymion think [she]_{679-the dear hainaults} would have liked it . However , [they]_6013-they will certainly pass the winter with [us]_6013-they . It is some consolation to [me]_425-endymion not to lose [Adriana]_481-adriana . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [The greatest]_{10410-the greatest} , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ and [she]_{679-the dear hainaults} seems so happy here . [She]_{679-the dear hainaults} seems quite changed . ”_{[8539-the queen]} “ [I]_{8539-the queen} hope [she]_{679-the dear hainaults} is happier , ”_{[8539-the queen]} said [the queen]_{8539-the queen} , “ but [I]_{8539-the queen} trust [she]_{679-the dear hainaults} is not changed . [I]_{8539-the queen} think [her]_{679-the dear hainaults} nearly perfection . So pure , even so exalted a mind , joined with so sweet a temper , [I]_{8539-the queen} have never met . And [she]_{679-the dear hainaults} is very much admired too , [I]_{8539-the queen} can tell [you]_10411-you . [The Prince of [Arragon]_310-arragon]_{10412-the prince of arragon} would be on [his]_{10412-the prince of arragon} knees to [her]_{679-the dear hainaults} to - morrow , if [she]_{679-the dear hainaults} would only give a single smile . But [she]_{679-the dear hainaults} smiles enough with [the Princess of [Montserrat]_{308-montserrat}]_{5857-the princess of montserrat} . [I]_{8539-the queen} heard [her]_{679-the dear hainaults} the other day absolutely in uncontrollable laughter . That is a strange friendship ; it amuses [me]_{8539-the queen} . ”_{[8539-the queen]} “ [The princess]_{10414-the princess} has immense resource . ”_{[8539-the queen]} [The queen]_{8539-the queen} suddenly rose from [her]_{8539-the queen} seat ; [her]_{8539-the queen} countenance was disturbed . “ Why do [we]_10415-we talk of [her]_{10414-the princess} , or of [any other trifler of [the court]_{980-the court}]_{10416-any other trifler of the court} , when there hangs over [us]_10415-we so great a sorrow , [Endymion]_425-endymion , as [our]_10415-we separation ? [Endymion]_425-endymion , [[my]_{8539-the queen} best beloved]_{10363-my best beloved} , ”_{[8539-the queen]} and [she]_{8539-the queen} threw [her]_{8539-the queen} arms round [his]_6016-you neck , “ [my]_{8539-the queen} heart ! [my]_{8539-the queen} life ! Is it possible that [you]_6016-you can leave [me]_{8539-the queen} , and so miserable as [I]_{8539-the queen} am ? ”_{[8539-the queen]} “ Miserable ! ”_{[8539-the queen]} “ Yes ! miserable when [I]_{8539-the queen} think of [your]_6016-you position — and even [my]_{8539-the queen} own . [Mine]_{8539-the queen} own has risen like [a palace]_{1735-a palace} in a dream , and may vanish like one . But that would not be a calamity if [you]_6016-you were safe . If [I]_{8539-the queen} quitted [this world]_{6716-this world} to - morrow , where would [you]_6016-you be ? It gives [me]_{8539-the queen} sleepless nights and anxious days . If [you]_6016-you really loved [me]_{8539-the queen} as [you]_6016-you say , [you]_6016-you would save [me]_{8539-the queen} this . [I]_{8539-the queen} am haunted with the perpetual thought that all this glittering prosperity will vanish as it did with [[our]_10421-our father]_{10422-our father} . God forbid that , under any circumstances , it should lead to such an end — but who knows ? Fate is terribly stern ; ironically just . O [Endymion]_425-endymion ! if [you]_6016-you really love [me]_{8539-the queen} , [[your]_6016-you twin]_{8958-your twin} , half of [your]_6016-you blood and life , who have laboured for [you]_6016-you so much , and thought for [you]_6016-you so much , and prayed for [you]_6016-you so much — and yet [I]_{8539-the queen} sometimes feel have done so little — O [Endymion]_425-endymion ! [[my]_{8539-the queen} adored]_{10424-my adored} , [my]_{8539-the queen} own Endymion , if [you]_6016-you wish to preserve [my]_{8539-the queen} life — if [you]_6016-you wish [me]_{8539-the queen} not only to live , but really to be happy as [I]_{8539-the queen} ought to be and could be , but for one dark thought , help [me]_{8539-the queen} , aid [me]_{8539-the queen} , save [me]_{8539-the queen} — [you]_6016-you can , and by one single act . ”_{[8539-the queen]} “ One single act ! ”_{[8539-the queen]} “ Yes ! marry [Adriana]_481-adriana . ”_[6017-i] “ Ah ! ”_[6018-you] and [he]_6017-i sighed . “ Yes , [Adriana]_481-adriana , to whom [[we]_10425-we both of [us]_10425-we]_{9001-we both of us} owe everything . Were it not for [Adriana]_481-adriana , [you]_6017-i would not be [here]_1520-here , [you]_6017-i would be nothing , ”_[6017-i] and [she]_6018-you whispered some words which made [him]_6017-i start , and alternately blush and look pale . “ Is it possible ? ”_[6017-i] [he]_6017-i exclaimed . “ [[My]_6018-you sister]_{7169-my sister} , [[my]_6018-you beloved sister]_{10429-my beloved sister} , [I]_6018-you have tried to keep [my]_6018-you brain cool in many trials . But [I]_6018-you feel , as it were , as if life were too much for [me]_6018-you . [You]_6018-you counsel [me]_6018-you to that which [we]_10425-we should all repent . ”_[6018-you] “ Yes , [I]_6017-i know it ; [you]_6018-you may for a moment think it a sacrifice , but believe [me]_6017-i , that is all phantasy . [I]_6017-i know [you]_6018-you think [your]_6018-you heart belongs to [another]_1591-another . [I]_6017-i will grant everything , willingly grant everything [you]_6018-you could say of [her]_{7169-my sister} . Yes , [I]_6017-i admit , [she]_{7169-my sister} is beautiful , [she]_{7169-my sister} has many charms , has been to [you]_6018-you [a faithful friend]_{10431-a faithful friend} , [you]_6018-you delight in [her]_{7169-my sister} society ; such things have happened before to [many men]_{9705-many men} , to [every man [they]_{9705-many men} say [they]_{9705-many men} happen]_{10433-every man they say they happen} , but that has not prevented [them]_{9705-many men} from being wise , and very happy too . [Your]_6018-you present position , if [you]_6018-you persist in it , is one most perilous . [You]_6018-you have no root in [the country]_{6643-the country} ; but for an accident [you]_6018-you could not maintain the public position [you]_6018-you have nobly gained . As for the great crowning consummation of [your]_6018-you life , which [we]_10435-we dreamed over at [unhappy Hurstley]_340-hurstley , which [I]_6017-i have sometimes dared to prophesy , that must be surrendered . [The country]_{6643-the country} at the best will look upon [you]_6018-you only as [a reputable adventurer to be endured , even trusted and supported]_{10437-a reputable adventurer to be endured , even trusted and supported} , in some secondary post , but nothing more . [I]_6017-i touch on this , for [I]_6017-i see it is useless to speak of [myself]_6017-i and [my]_6017-i own fate and feelings ; only remember , [Endymion]_425-endymion , [I]_6017-i have never deceived [you]_6018-you . [I]_6017-i can not endure any longer this state of affairs . When in a few days [we]_10435-we part , [we]_10435-we shall never meet again . And all the devotion of [Myra]_466-myra will end in [your]_{6628-the king} destroying [her]_466-myra . ”_[6017-i] “ [My]_{6628-the king} own , [[my]_{6628-the king} beloved]_{10438-my beloved} [Myra]_466-myra , do with [me]_{6628-the king} what [you]_6018-you like . If — — ”_{[6628-the king]} At this moment there was a gentle tap at the door , and [the king]_{6628-the king} entered . “ [[My]_{6628-the king} angel]_{10439-my angel} , ”_{[6628-the king]} [he]_{6628-the king} said , “ and [you]_{10439-my angel} too , [[my]_{6042-the captain of the vessel} dear]_{6649-my dear} [Endymion]_425-endymion . [I]_{6042-the captain of the vessel} have some news from [England]_7-england which [I]_{6042-the captain of the vessel} fear may distress [you]_{10439-my angel} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} is dead . ”_{[6042-the captain of the vessel]} There was ever , when separated , an uninterrupted correspondence between [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} and [Endymion]_425-endymion . [They]_6020-they wrote to [each other]_{916-each other} every day , so that when [they]_6020-they met again there was no void in [their]_6020-they lives and mutual experience , and [each]_6022-each was acquainted with almost every feeling and incident that had been proved , or had occurred , since [they]_6020-they parted . The startling news , however , communicated by [the king]_{6628-the king} had not previously reached [Endymion]_425-endymion , because [he]_425-endymion was on the eve of [his]_425-endymion return to [England]_7-england , and [[his]_425-endymion correspondents]_{6024-his correspondents} had been requested to direct [their]_{6024-his correspondents} future letters to [[his]_425-endymion residence in [London]_10-london]_{6025-his residence in london} . [His]_425-endymion voyage [home]_726-home was an agitated one , and not sanguine or inspiriting . There was a terrible uncertainty in the future . What were the feelings of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} towards [himself]_425-endymion ? Friendly , kind , affectionate , in a certain sense , even devoted , no doubt ; but all consistent with a deep and determined friendship which sought and wished for no return more ardent . But now [she]_{499-lady montfort} was free . Yes , but would [she]_{499-lady montfort} again forfeit [her]_{499-lady montfort} freedom ? And if [she]_{499-lady montfort} did , would it not be to attain some great end , probably the great end of [her]_{499-lady montfort} life ? [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was [a woman of far - reaching ambition]_{6027-a woman of far - reaching ambition} . In a certain degree , [she]_{499-lady montfort} had married to secure [her]_{499-lady montfort} lofty aims ; and yet it was only by [her]_{499-lady montfort} singular energy , and the playfulness and high spirit of [her]_{499-lady montfort} temperament , that the sacrifice had not proved a failure ; [her]_{499-lady montfort} success , however , was limited , for [the ally on who [she]_{499-lady montfort} had counted rarely assisted and never sympathised with [her]_{499-lady montfort}]_{6028-the ally on who she had counted rarely assisted and never sympathised with her} . It was true [she]_{499-lady montfort} admired and even loved [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} ; [her]_{499-lady montfort} vanity , which was not slight , was gratified by [her]_{499-lady montfort} conquest of one whom it had seemed [no one]_{6647-no one} could subdue , and who apparently placed at [her]_{499-lady montfort} feet all the power and magnificence which [she]_{499-lady montfort} appreciated . [Poor Endymion]_425-endymion , who loved [her]_{499-lady montfort} passionately , over whom [she]_{499-lady montfort} exercised the influence of a divinity , who would do nothing without consulting [her]_{499-lady montfort} , and [who was moulded , and who wished to be moulded , by]_{6031-who was moulded , and who wished to be moulded , by} [her]_{499-lady montfort} inspiring will , was also [a shrewd man of [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{6032-a shrewd man of the world} , and did not permit [his]_425-endymion sentiment to cloud [his]_425-endymion perception of life and its doings . [He]_425-endymion felt that [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} had fallen from a lofty position , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} was not of a temperament that would quietly brook [her]_{499-lady montfort} fate . Instead of being [the mistress of [castles]_6035-castles]_{6034-the mistress of castles} and [palaces]_8202-palaces , with princely means , and all the splendid accidents of life at [her]_{499-lady montfort} command , [she]_{499-lady montfort} was now [a dowager with a jointure]_{6037-a dowager with a jointure} ! Still young , with [her]_{499-lady montfort} charms unimpaired , heightened even by the maturity of [her]_{499-lady montfort} fascinating qualities , would [she]_{499-lady montfort} endure this ? [She]_{499-lady montfort} might retain [her]_{499-lady montfort} friendship for [one who , as [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} ever impressed upon [him]_425-endymion , had no root in [the land]_{6683-the land}]_{6038-one who , as his sister ever impressed upon him , had no root in the land} , and even that friendship , [he]_425-endymion felt conscious , must yield much of its entireness and intimacy to the influence of new ties ; but for [their]_6041-their lives ever being joined together , as had sometimes been [his]_425-endymion wild dreams , [his]_425-endymion cheek , though alone , burned with the consciousness of [his]_425-endymion folly and self - deception . “ [He]_425-endymion is [one of [[our]_6041-their rising statesmen]_{10442-our rising statesmen}]_{10441-one of our rising statesmen} , ”_{[425-endymion]} whispered [the captain of [the vessel]_{4623-the vessel}]_{6042-the captain of the vessel} to [a passenger]_{2283-a passenger} , as [Endymion]_425-endymion , silent , lonely , and absorbed , walked , as was [his]_425-endymion daily custom , the quarterdeck . “ [I]_{6071-the great authorities} daresay [he]_425-endymion has a good load on [his]_425-endymion mind . Do [you]_{2283-a passenger} know , [I]_{6071-the great authorities} would sooner be [a captain of [a ship]_{10444-a ship}]_{10443-a captain of a ship} than [a minister of state]_{1927-a minister of state} ? ”_{[6071-the great authorities]} [Poor Endymion]_425-endymion ! Yes , [he]_425-endymion bore [his]_425-endymion burthen , but it was not secrets of state that overwhelmed [him]_425-endymion . If [his]_425-endymion mind for a moment quitted the contemplation of [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , it was only to encounter the recollection of a heart - rending separation from [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} , and [his]_425-endymion strange and now perplexing relations with [Adriana]_481-adriana . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} had passed the summer , as [he]_{548-lord montfort} had announced , at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , and alone ; that is to say , without [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} wrote to [him]_{548-lord montfort} frequently , and if [she]_{499-lady montfort} omitted doing so for a longer interval than usual , [he]_{548-lord montfort} would indite to [her]_{499-lady montfort} a little note , always courteous , sometimes even almost kind , reminding [her]_{499-lady montfort} that [her]_{499-lady montfort} letters amused [him]_{548-lord montfort} , and that of late they had been rarer than [he]_{548-lord montfort} wished . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} [herself]_{499-lady montfort} made [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} Castle [[her]_{499-lady montfort} home]_{6046-her home} , paying sometimes a visit to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} family]_{8865-her family} in [the neighbourhood]_{3563-the neighbourhood} , and sometimes receiving [them]_{8865-her family} and [other guests]_{4234-other guests} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} [himself]_{548-lord montfort} did not live in absolute solitude . [He]_{548-lord montfort} had [society]_1025-society always at command . [He]_{548-lord montfort} always had a court about [him]_{548-lord montfort} ; equerries , and [secretaries]_{6051-secretaries} , and [doctors]_3594-doctors , and [odd and amusing men whom [they]_{6053-odd and amusing men whom they found out for him , and who were well pleased to find themselves in his beautiful and magnificent princedown} found out for [him]_{548-lord montfort} , and who were well pleased to find [themselves]_{6053-odd and amusing men whom they found out for him , and who were well pleased to find themselves in his beautiful and magnificent princedown} in [[his]_{548-lord montfort} beautiful and magnificent Princedown]_{6054-his beautiful and magnificent princedown}]_{6053-odd and amusing men whom they found out for him , and who were well pleased to find themselves in his beautiful and magnificent princedown} , wandering in [woods and parks]_{6055-woods and parks} and pleasaunces , devouring [his]_{548-lord montfort} choice entrees , and quaffing [his]_{548-lord montfort} curious wines . Sometimes [he]_{548-lord montfort} dined with [them]_{6053-odd and amusing men whom they found out for him , and who were well pleased to find themselves in his beautiful and magnificent princedown} , sometimes [a few]_{6056-a few} dined with [him]_{548-lord montfort} , sometimes [he]_{548-lord montfort} was not seen for weeks ; but whether [he]_{548-lord montfort} were visible or not , [he]_{548-lord montfort} was the subject of constant thought and conversation by all under [his]_{548-lord montfort} roof . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} , it may be remembered , was [a great fisherman]_{1519-a great fisherman} . It was the only sport which retained a hold upon [him]_{548-lord montfort} . The solitude , the charming scenery , and the requisite skill , combined to please [him]_{548-lord montfort} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} had a love for nature , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} gratified it in this pursuit . [[His]_{548-lord montfort} domain]_{1323-his domain} abounded in [those bright chalky streams which the trout love]_{6059-those bright chalky streams which the trout love} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} liked to watch the moor - hens , too , and especially [a kingfisher]_{6060-a kingfisher} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} came [home]_726-home late one day after much wading . It had been a fine day for [anglers]_6062-anglers , soft and not too bright , and [he]_{548-lord montfort} had been tempted to remain long in [the water]_{6063-the water} . [He]_{548-lord montfort} drove [home]_726-home rapidly , but it was in [an open carriage]_{6065-an open carriage} , and when the sun set there was a cold autumnal breeze . [He]_{548-lord montfort} complained at night , and said [he]_{548-lord montfort} had been chilled . There was always [a doctor under the roof]_{6066-a doctor under the roof} , who felt [[his]_{548-lord montfort} patient]_{2357-his patient} ’s pulse , ordered the usual remedies , and encouraged [him]_{548-lord montfort} . [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} passed a bad night , and [[his]_{548-lord montfort} physician]_{6068-his physician} in the morning found fever , and feared there were symptoms of pleurisy . [He]_{548-lord montfort} prescribed accordingly , but summoned from [town]_6995-town [two great authorities]_{6070-two great authorities} . [The great authorities]_{6071-the great authorities} did not arrive until the next day . [They]_{6071-the great authorities} approved of everything that had been done , but shook [their]_{6071-the great authorities} heads . “ No immediate danger , but serious . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} Four - and - twenty hours afterwards [they]_{6071-the great authorities} inquired of [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} whether [they]_{6071-the great authorities} should send for [[his]_{548-lord montfort} wife]_{1261-his wife} . “ On no account whatever , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [he]_{548-lord montfort} replied . “ [My]_{548-lord montfort} orders on this head are absolute . ”_{[548-lord montfort]} Nevertheless , [they]_{6071-the great authorities} did send for [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , and as there was even then a telegraph to the north , [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , who departed from [[her]_{504-berengaria} castle]_{4212-her castle} instantly , and travelled all night , arrived in eight - and - forty hours at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} . The state of [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} then was critical . It was broken to [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} that [[his]_{548-lord montfort} wife]_{1261-his wife} had arrived . “ [I]_{548-lord montfort} perceive then , ”_{[548-lord montfort]} [he]_{548-lord montfort} replied , “ that [I]_{141-princedown} am going to die , because [I]_{141-princedown} am disobeyed . ”_{[141-princedown]} These were the last words [he]_{548-lord montfort} uttered . [He]_{548-lord montfort} turned in [his]_{548-lord montfort} bed as it were to conceal [his]_{548-lord montfort} countenance , and expired without a sigh or sound . There was not [a single person at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} in whom [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} could confide]_{6075-a single person at princedown in whom lady montfort could confide} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} had summoned [the family solicitor]_{6076-the family solicitor} , but [he]_{6076-the family solicitor} could not arrive until the next day , and until [he]_{6076-the family solicitor} came [she]_{499-lady montfort} insisted that none of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} late lord]_{6077-her late lord} ’s papers should be touched . [She]_{499-lady montfort} at first thought [he]_{6076-the family solicitor} had made a will , because otherwise all [his]_{6076-the family solicitor} property would go to [[his]_{6076-the family solicitor} cousin]_{4350-his cousin} , whom [he]_{6076-the family solicitor} particularly hated , and yet on reflection [she]_{499-lady montfort} could hardly fancy [his]_{6076-the family solicitor} making a will . It was a trouble to [him]_{6076-the family solicitor} — a disagreeable trouble ; and there was nobody [she]_{499-lady montfort} knew whom [he]_{6076-the family solicitor} would care to benefit . [He]_{6076-the family solicitor} was [not [a man who would leave anything to [hospitals and charities]_{6081-hospitals and charities}]_{6080-a man who would leave anything to hospitals and charities} . Therefore , on the whole , [she]_{499-lady montfort} arrived at the conclusion [he]_{6076-the family solicitor} had not made a will , though [all the guests at [Princedown]_{141-princedown}]_{6082-all the guests at princedown}]_{6079-not a man who would leave anything to hospitals and charities . therefore , on the whole , she arrived at the conclusion he had not made a will , though all the guests at princedown} were of a different opinion , and [each]_6022-each was calculating the amount of [his]_{6076-the family solicitor} own legacy . At last [the lawyer]_{6084-the lawyer} arrived , and [he]_{6084-the lawyer} brought the will with [him]_{6084-the lawyer} . It was very short , and not very recent . Everything [he]_{6076-the family solicitor} had in [the world]_{6658-the world} except [the settled estates]_{6086-the settled estates} , [Montfort Castle]_{200-montfort castle} and [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} , [he]_{6076-the family solicitor} bequeathed to [[his]_{6076-the family solicitor} wife]_{1261-his wife} . It was a vast inheritance ; not only [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , but great accumulations of personal property , for [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was fond of amassing , and admired the sweet simplicity of the three per cents . When [Endymion]_425-endymion arrived in [London]_10-london [he]_425-endymion found among [his]_425-endymion letters two brief notes from [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; one hurriedly written at [Montfort Castle]_{200-montfort castle} at the moment of [her]_{499-lady montfort} departure , and another from [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , with these words only , “ All is over . ”_{[6108-the foreign minister]} More than a week had elapsed since the last was written , and [he]_425-endymion had already learnt from the newspapers that the funeral had taken place . It was a painful but still necessary duty to fulfil , to write to [her]_{1261-his wife} , which [he]_425-endymion did , but [he]_425-endymion received no answer to [his]_425-endymion letter of sympathy , and to a certain degree , of condolence . Time flew on , but [he]_425-endymion could not venture to write again , and without any absolute cause for [his]_425-endymion discomfort , [he]_425-endymion felt harassed and unhappy . [He]_425-endymion had been so accustomed all [his]_425-endymion life to exist under the genial influence of [women]_900-women that [his]_425-endymion present days seemed lone and dark . [[His]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} and [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , [two of the most gifted and charming beings in [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world} , had seemed to agree that [their]_{6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world} first duty had ever been to sympathise with [his]_425-endymion fortunes and to aid [them]_{6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world} . Even [his]_425-endymion correspondence with [Myra]_466-myra was changed . There was a tone of constraint in [their]_{6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world} communications ; perhaps it was the great alteration in [her]_466-myra position that occasioned it ? [His]_425-endymion heart assured [him]_425-endymion that such was not the case . [He]_425-endymion felt deeply and acutely what was the cause . The subject most interesting to both of [them]_{6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world} could not be touched on . And then [he]_425-endymion thought of [Adriana]_481-adriana , and contrasted [[his]_425-endymion dull and solitary home in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street}]_{6092-his dull and solitary home in hill street} with what it might have been , graced by [her]_481-adriana presence , animated by [her]_481-adriana devotion , and softened by the sweetness of [her]_481-adriana temper . [Endymion]_425-endymion began to feel that the run of [his]_425-endymion good fortune was dried . [[His]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} , when [he]_425-endymion had a trouble , would never hear of this ; [she]_{1096-his sister} always held that the misery and calamities of [their]_{6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world} early years had exhausted the influence of [their]_{6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world} evil stars , and apparently [she]_{1096-his sister} had been right , and perhaps [she]_{1096-his sister} would have always been right had [he]_425-endymion not been perverse , and thwarted [her]_{1096-his sister} in the most important circumstances of [his]_425-endymion life . In this state of mind , there was nothing for [him]_425-endymion to do but to plunge into business ; and affairs of state are a cure for many cares and sorrows . What are [our]_6094-our petty annoyances and griefs when [we]_6094-our have to guard the fortunes and the honour of [a nation]_{6664-a nation} ? The November cabinets had commenced , and this brought [all the chiefs]_{6096-all the chiefs} to [town]_6995-town , [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} among [them]_{6096-all the chiefs} ; and [his]_425-endymion society was always a great pleasure to [Endymion]_425-endymion ; the only social pleasure now left to [him]_425-endymion was a little dinner at [[Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ’s]_{6098-mr. wilton ’s} , and little dinners [there]_890-there abounded . [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} knew [all the persons that [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was always thinking about]_{6100-all the persons that he was always thinking about} , but whom , it might be noticed , [they]_{6100-all the persons that he was always thinking about} seemed to agree now rarely to mention . As for the rest , there was [nobody to call upon in the delightful hours between official duties and dinner]_{6101-nobody to call upon in the delightful hours between official duties and dinner} . No [Lady Roehampton]_{499-lady montfort} now , [no brilliant Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , and not even [the gentle Imogene]_420-imogene with [her]_420-imogene welcome smile . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} looked in at [the Coventry Club]_{6102-the coventry club} , a club of fashion , and also much frequented by [diplomatists]_{2736-diplomatists} . There were [a good many persons]_{6104-a good many persons} [there]_890-there , and [a foreign minister]_{6106-a foreign minister} immediately buttonholed [the Under - Secretary of State]_{9634-the under - secretary of state} . “ [I]_{6108-the foreign minister} called at [the Foreign Office]_{7061-the foreign office} to - day , ”_{[6108-the foreign minister]} said [the foreign minister]_{6108-the foreign minister} . “ [I]_425-endymion assure [you]_{326-mr. wilton} it is very pressing . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ [I]_425-endymion had [the American]_{10447-the american} with [me]_425-endymion , ”_{[425-endymion]} said [Endymion]_425-endymion , “ and [he]_{10447-the american} is very lengthy . However , as to [your]_{326-mr. wilton} business , [I]_{680-mr. ormsby} think [we]_6109-we might talk it over here , and perhaps settle it . ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} And so [they]_6109-we left [the room]_{943-the room} together . “ [I]_{681-mr. cassilis} wonder what is going to happen to [that gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} , ”_{[681-mr. cassilis]} said [Mr. Ormsby]_{680-mr. ormsby} , glancing at [Endymion]_425-endymion , and speaking to [Mr. Cassilis]_{681-mr. cassilis} . “ Why ? ”_{[681-mr. cassilis]} replied [Mr. Cassilis]_{681-mr. cassilis} , “ is anything up ? ”_{[681-mr. cassilis]} “ Will [he]_{1654-that gentleman} marry [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ? ”_{[681-mr. cassilis]} “ Poh ! ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} said [Mr. Cassilis]_{681-mr. cassilis} . “ [You]_{680-mr. ormsby} may poh ! ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} said [Mr. Ormsby]_{680-mr. ormsby} , “ but [he]_{1654-that gentleman} was a great favourite . ”_{[681-mr. cassilis]} “ [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} will never marry . [She]_{499-lady montfort} had always a poodle , and always will have . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was never so liee with [Ferrars]_425-endymion as with [the Count of [Ferroll]_561-endymion]_{3891-the count of ferroll} , and [half a dozen others]_{10450-half a dozen others} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} must have [a slave]_{2901-a slave} . ”_{[681-mr. cassilis]} “ [A very good mistress with thirty thousand a year]_{10452-a very good mistress with thirty thousand a year} . ”_{[681-mr. cassilis]} “ [She]_{499-lady montfort} has not that , ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} said [Mr. Cassilis]_{681-mr. cassilis} doubtingly . “ What do [you]_{680-mr. ormsby} put [Princedown]_{141-princedown} at ? ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} said [Mr. Ormsby]_{680-mr. ormsby} . “ That [I]_{680-mr. ormsby} can tell [you]_{680-mr. ormsby} to [a T]_{10453-a t} , ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} replied [Mr. Cassilis]_{681-mr. cassilis} , “ for it was offered to [me]_{680-mr. ormsby} when [old Rambrooke]_{682-old rambrooke} died . [You]_{680-mr. ormsby} will never get twelve thousand a year out of it . ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} “ Well , [I]_{680-mr. ormsby} will answer for half a million consols , ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} said [Ormsby]_{680-mr. ormsby} , “ for [[my]_{680-mr. ormsby} lawyer]_{10454-my lawyer} , when [he]_{10454-my lawyer} made a little investment for [me]_{680-mr. ormsby} the other day , saw the entry [himself]_{10454-my lawyer} in the bank - books ; [our]_10455-our names are very near , [you]_{680-mr. ormsby} know — [M]_683-m , and O. Then there is [her]_10456-her jointure , something like ten thousand a year . ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} “ No , no ; not seven . ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} “ Well , that would do . ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} “ And what is the amount of [your]_{680-mr. ormsby} little investment in consols altogether , [Ormsby]_{680-mr. ormsby} ? ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} “ Well , [I]_{680-mr. ormsby} believe [I]_{680-mr. ormsby} top [Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[680-mr. ormsby]} said [Mr. Ormsby]_{680-mr. ormsby} with a complacent smile , “ but then [you]_{680-mr. ormsby} know , [I]_{681-mr. cassilis} am not a swell like [you]_{680-mr. ormsby} ; [I]_{681-mr. cassilis} have [no land]_{10457-no land} . ”_{[681-mr. cassilis]} “ [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , thirty thousand a year , ”_{[681-mr. cassilis]} said [Mr. Cassilis]_{681-mr. cassilis} musingly . “ [She]_{499-lady montfort} is only thirty . [She]_{499-lady montfort} is [a woman who will set the [Thames]_{85-the thames}]_{10458-a woman who will set the thames} on fire , but [she]_{499-lady montfort} will never marry . Do [you]_{680-mr. ormsby} dine to - day , by any chance , with [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} ? ”_{[499-lady montfort]} When [Endymion]_425-endymion returned [home]_726-home this evening , [he]_425-endymion found a letter from [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . It was a month since [he]_425-endymion had written to [her]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_425-endymion was so nervous that [he]_425-endymion absolutely for a moment could not break the seal , and the palpitation of [his]_425-endymion heart was almost overpowering . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} thanked [him]_425-endymion for [his]_425-endymion kind letter , which [she]_{499-lady montfort} ought to have acknowledged before , but [she]_{499-lady montfort} had been very busy — indeed , quite overwhelmed with affairs . [She]_{499-lady montfort} wished to see [him]_425-endymion , but was sorry [she]_{499-lady montfort} could not ask [him]_425-endymion to come down to [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , as [she]_{499-lady montfort} was living in complete retirement , only [[her]_{499-lady montfort} aunt]_{6112-her aunt} with [her]_{499-lady montfort} , [Lady Gertrude]_{684-lady gertrude} , whom , [she]_{499-lady montfort} believed , [he]_425-endymion knew . [He]_425-endymion was aware , probably , how good [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} had been to [her]_{499-lady montfort} . Sincerely [she]_{499-lady montfort} could say , nothing could have been more unexpected . If [she]_{499-lady montfort} could have seen [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} before the fatal moment , it would have been a consolation to [her]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_425-endymion had always been kind to [Endymion]_425-endymion ; [she]_{499-lady montfort} really believed sometimes that [Lord Montfort]_{548-lord montfort} was even a little attached to [him]_425-endymion . [She]_{499-lady montfort} should like [Endymion]_425-endymion to have some souvenir of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} late husband]_{10031-her late husband} . Would [he]_425-endymion choose something , or would [he]_425-endymion leave it to [her]_{499-lady montfort} ? [One]_6769-one would rather agree , from the tone of this letter , that [Mr. Cassilis]_{681-mr. cassilis} knew what [he]_425-endymion was talking about . It fell rather odd on [Endymion]_425-endymion ’s heart , and [he]_425-endymion passed a night of some disquietude ; not one of those nights , exactly , when [we]_6116-we feel that the end of [the world]_{6658-the world} has at length arrived , and that [we]_6116-we are [the first victim]_{6118-the first victim} , but a night when [you]_6119-you slumber rather than sleep , and wake with the consciousness of some indefinable chagrin . This was a dull Christmas for [Endymion Ferrars]_425-endymion . [He]_425-endymion passed it , as [he]_425-endymion had passed [others]_728-others , at [Gaydene]_161-gaydene , but what a contrast to the old assemblies there ! Every source of excitement that could make existence absolutely fascinating seemed then to unite in [his]_425-endymion happy fate . Entrancing love and the very romance of domestic affection , and friendships of honour and happiness , and all the charms of [an accomplished society]_{6121-an accomplished society} , and the feeling of a noble future , and the present and urgent interest in national affairs — all gone , except some ambition which might tend to consequences not more successful than those that had ultimately visited [[his]_425-endymion house]_{7663-his house} with irreparable calamity . The meeting of parliament was a great relief to [Endymion]_425-endymion . Besides [[his]_425-endymion office]_{6810-his office} , [he]_425-endymion had now [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} to occupy [him]_425-endymion . [He]_425-endymion was never absent from [[his]_425-endymion place]_{3739-his place} ; no little runnings up to [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} or [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} just to tell [them]_6126-them the authentic news , or snatch a hasty repast with furtive delight , with [persons still more delightful , and flattering one]_{6127-persons still more delightful , and flattering one} ’s self all the time that , so far as absence was concerned , the fleetness of [one]_6769-one ’s gifted brougham horse really made it no difference between [Mayfair]_96-mayfair and [Bellamy ’s]_{2414-bellamy ’s} . [Endymion]_425-endymion had replied , but not very quickly , to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ’s letter , and [he]_425-endymion had heard from [her]_{499-lady montfort} again , but [her]_{499-lady montfort} letter requiring no reply , the correspondence had dropped . It was the beginning of [March]_68-march when [she]_{499-lady montfort} wrote to [him]_425-endymion to say , that [she]_{499-lady montfort} was obliged to come to [town]_6995-town to see [[her]_{499-lady montfort} lawyer]_{6131-her lawyer} and transact some business ; that [she]_{499-lady montfort} would be “ at [[papa]_6966-papa ’s in [Grosvenor Square]_{35-grosvenor square}]_{10460-papa ’s in grosvenor square} , ”_{[1560-the servant]} though [the house]_{929-the house} was shut up , on a certain day , that [she]_{499-lady montfort} much wished to see [Endymion]_425-endymion , and begged [him]_425-endymion to call on [her]_{499-lady montfort} . It was a trying moment when about noon [he]_425-endymion lifted the knocker to [Grosvenor Square]_{35-grosvenor square} . The door was not opened rapidly , and the delay made [him]_425-endymion more nervous . [He]_425-endymion almost wished the door would never open . [He]_425-endymion was shown into [a small back room on [the ground floor]_{7033-the ground floor} in which was a bookcase , and which chamber , in the language of [Grosvenor Square]_{35-grosvenor square}]_{6133-a small back room on the ground floor in which was a bookcase , and which chamber , in the language of grosvenor square} , is called [a library]_{2510-a library} . “ [[Her]_{499-lady montfort} ladyship]_{5070-her ladyship} will see [you]_425-endymion presently , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [the servant]_{1560-the servant} , who had come up from [Princedown]_{141-princedown} . [Endymion]_425-endymion was standing before the fire , and as nervous as [a man]_{807-a man} could well be . [He]_425-endymion sighed , and [he]_425-endymion sighed more than once . [His]_425-endymion breathing was oppressed ; [he]_425-endymion felt that life was too short to permit [us]_6138-us to experience such scenes and situations . [He]_425-endymion heard the lock of the door move , and it required all [his]_425-endymion manliness to endure it . [She]_6139-i entered ; [she]_6139-i was in weeds , but they became [her]_6139-i admirably ; [her]_6139-i countenance was grave and apparently with an effort to command it . [She]_6139-i did not move hurriedly , but held out both [her]_6139-i hands to [Endymion]_425-endymion and retained [his]_425-endymion , and all without speaking . [Her]_6139-i lips then seemed to move , when , rather suddenly , withdrawing [her]_6139-i right hand , and placing it on [his]_425-endymion shoulder and burying [her]_6139-i face in [her]_6139-i arm , [she]_6139-i wept . [He]_425-endymion led [her]_6139-i soothingly to a seat , and took a chair by [her]_6139-i side . Not a word had yet been spoken by [either of [them]_6141-them]_{6140-either of them} ; only a murmur of sympathy on the part of [Endymion]_425-endymion . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} spoke first . “ [I]_6139-i am weaker than [I]_6139-i thought , but it is a great trial . ”_[6139-i] And then [she]_6139-i said how sorry [she]_6139-i was , that [she]_6139-i could not receive [him]_425-endymion at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} ; but [she]_6139-i thought it best that [he]_425-endymion should not go [there]_890-there . “ [I]_6139-i have a great deal of business to transact — [you]_10462-you would not believe how much . [I]_6139-i do not dislike it , it occupies [me]_6139-i , it employs [my]_6139-i mind . [I]_6139-i have led so active a life , that solitude is rather too much for [me]_6139-i . Among other business , [I]_6139-i must buy [a town house]_{10463-a town house} , and that is the most difficult of all affairs . There never was so great [a city]_{1965-a city} with [such small houses]_{10465-such small houses} . [I]_6139-i shall feel the loss of [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} , though [I]_6139-i never used [it]_{180-montfort house} half so much as [I]_6139-i wished . [I]_6139-i want [a mansion]_{10002-a mansion} ; [I]_6139-i should think [you]_10462-you could help [me]_6139-i in this . When [I]_6139-i return to society , [I]_6139-i mean to receive . There must be [therefore good reception rooms]_{10467-therefore good reception rooms} ; if possible , more than good . And now let [us]_10468-us talk about [[our]_10468-us friends]_{6653-our friends} . Tell [me]_6139-i all about [[your]_10462-you royal sister]_{10470-your royal sister} , and this new marriage ; it rather surprised [me]_6139-i , but [I]_6139-i think it excellent . Ah ! [you]_10462-you can keep a secret , but [you]_10462-you see it is no use having a secret with [me]_6139-i . Even in solitude everything reaches [me]_6139-i . ”_[6139-i] “ [I]_6139-i assure [you]_10462-you most seriously , that [I]_6139-i can annex no meaning to what [you]_10462-you are saying . ”_[6139-i] “ Then [I]_6139-i can hardly think it true ; and yet it came from high authority , and it was not told [me]_6139-i as a real secret . ”_[6139-i] “ A marriage , and whose ? ”_[6139-i] “ [Miss Neuchatel’s,—Adriana]_{686-miss neuchatel’s,—adriana} . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ And to whom ? ”_{[425-endymion]} inquired [Endymion]_425-endymion , changing colour . “ To [Lord Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} . ”_[6139-i] “ To [Lord Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} ! ”_[6139-i] “ And has not [[your]_10462-you sister]_{6987-your sister} mentioned it to [you]_10462-you ? ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Not a word ; it can not be true . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} will give to [you]_10462-you [my]_{499-lady montfort} authority , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ Though [I]_6147-her came here in the twilight of [a hired brougham]_{10472-a hired brougham} , and with a veil , [I]_6147-her was caught before [I]_6147-her could enter [the house]_{929-the house} by , of [all people in [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{10474-all people in the world} , [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} . And [she]_{410-mrs. rodney} told [me]_6147-her this in what [she]_{410-mrs. rodney} called ‘ real confidence , ’ and it was announced to [her]_{410-mrs. rodney} in a letter from [[her]_{410-mrs. rodney} sister]_{1871-her sister} , [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} . [They]_{6144-all these once dear and devoted friends} seem all delighted with the match . ”_[6147-her] The marriage of [Adriana]_481-adriana was not an event calculated to calm the uneasy and dissatisfied temperament of [Endymion]_425-endymion . The past rendered it impossible that this announcement should not in some degree affect [him]_425-endymion . Then the silence of [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} on such a subject was too significant ; the silence even of [Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} . Somehow or other , it seemed that [all these once dear and [devoted friends]_{9157-devoted friends}]_{6144-all these once dear and devoted friends} stood in different relations to [him]_425-endymion and to each other from what [they]_{6144-all these once dear and devoted friends} once filled . [They]_{6144-all these once dear and devoted friends} had become more near and intimate together , but [he]_425-endymion seemed without the pale ; [he]_425-endymion , that [Endymion]_425-endymion , who once seemed the prime object , if not the centre , of all [their]_{6144-all these once dear and devoted friends} thoughts and sentiment . And why was this ? What was the influence that had swayed [him]_425-endymion to a line contrary to what was once [their]_{6144-all these once dear and devoted friends} hopes and affections ? Had [he]_425-endymion [an evil genius]_{6146-an evil genius} ? And was it [she]_6147-her ? Horrible thought ! The interview with [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} had been deeply interesting — had for a moment restored [him]_425-endymion to [himself]_425-endymion . Had it not been for this news , [he]_425-endymion might have returned [home]_726-home , soothed , gratified , even again indulging in dreams . But this news had made [him]_425-endymion ponder ; had made [him]_425-endymion feel what [he]_425-endymion had lost , and forced [him]_425-endymion to ask [himself]_425-endymion what [he]_425-endymion had gained . There was one thing [he]_425-endymion had gained , and that was the privilege of calling on [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} the next day . That was a fact that sometimes dissipated all the shadows . Under the immediate influence of [her]_6147-her presence , [he]_425-endymion became spell - bound as of yore , and in the intoxication of [her]_6147-her beauty , the brightness of [her]_6147-her mind , and [her]_6147-her ineffable attraction , [he]_425-endymion felt [he]_425-endymion would be content with any lot , provided [he]_425-endymion might retain [her]_6147-her kind thoughts and pass much of [his]_425-endymion life in [her]_6147-her society . [She]_6147-her was only staying three or four days in [town]_6995-town , and was much engaged in the mornings ; but [Endymion]_425-endymion called on [her]_6147-her every afternoon , and sate talking with [her]_6147-her till dinner - time , and [they]_6150-they both dined very late . As [he]_425-endymion really on personal and domestic affairs never could have any reserve with [her]_6147-her , [he]_425-endymion told [her]_6147-her , in that complete confidence in which [they]_6150-they always indulged , of the extraordinary revelation which [[his]_425-endymion sister]_{1096-his sister} had made to [him]_425-endymion about the parliamentary qualification . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was deeply interested in this ; [she]_6147-her was even agitated , and looked very grave . “ [I]_6147-her am sorry , ”_[6147-her] [she]_6147-her said , “ [we]_6150-they know this . Things can not remain now as they are . [You]_425-endymion can not return the money , that would be churlish ; besides , [you]_425-endymion can not return all the advantages which it gained for [you]_425-endymion , and they must certainly be considered part of the gift , and the most precious ; and then , too , it would betray what [[your]_425-endymion sister]_{6987-your sister} rightly called a ‘ sacred confidence . ’ And yet something must be done — [you]_425-endymion must let [me]_6147-her think . Do not mention it again . ”_[6147-her] And then [they]_6150-they talked a little of public affairs . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} saw [no one]_{6647-no one} , and heard from [no one]_{6647-no one} now ; but judging from the journals , [she]_6147-her thought the position of [the government]_{818-the government} feeble . “ There can not be [a Protectionist government]_{10478-a protectionist government} , ”_[6147-her] [she]_6147-her said ; “ and yet that is the only [parliamentary party of importance]_{10479-parliamentary party of importance} . Things will go on till some blow , and perhaps a slight one , will upset [you]_425-endymion all . And then who is to succeed ? [I]_425-endymion think [some queer melange]_{10480-some queer melange} got up perhaps by [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{10481-mr. bertie tremaine} . ”_{[425-endymion]} The last day came . [She]_6147-her parted from [Endymion]_425-endymion with kindness , but not with tenderness . [He]_425-endymion was choking with emotion , and tried to imitate [her]_6147-her calmness . “ Am [I]_6147-her to write to [you]_6147-her ? ”_[6147-her] [he]_425-endymion asked in a faltering voice . “ Of course [you]_425-endymion are , ”_[6147-her] [she]_6147-her said , “ every day , and tell [me]_481-adriana all the news . ”_{[481-adriana]} [The Hainaults]_{679-the dear hainaults} , and [the Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} , and [Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} , did not return to [England]_7-england until some time after Easter . The marriage was to take place in June — [Endymion]_425-endymion was to be [[Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} ’s best man]_{6155-waldershare ’s best man} . There were many festivities , and [he]_425-endymion was looked upon as [an indispensable guest]_{6156-an indispensable guest} in all . [Adriana]_481-adriana received [his]_425-endymion congratulations with animation , but with affection . [She]_481-adriana thanked [him]_425-endymion for a bracelet which [he]_425-endymion had presented to [her]_481-adriana ; “ [I]_481-adriana value it more , ”_{[481-adriana]} [she]_481-adriana said , “ than all [my]_{571-lord hainault} other presents together , except what dear [Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} has given to [me]_{571-lord hainault} . ”_{[571-lord hainault]} Even with that exception , the estimate was high , for never [a bride in [any land]_{6158-any land}]_{6157-a bride in any land} ever received the number of splendid offerings which crowded the tables of [[Lord Hainault]_{571-lord hainault} ’s new palace , which [he]_425-endymion had just built in [Park Lane]_{223-park lane}]_{6159-lord hainault ’s new palace , which he had just built in park lane} . There was not a Neuchatel in existence , and [they]_6160-they flourished in [every community , who did not send [her]_481-adriana , at least , [a riviere of brilliants]_{6162-a riviere of brilliants}]_{6161-every community , who did not send her , at least , a riviere of brilliants} . [King Florestan]_{353-king florestan} and [[his]_{353-king florestan} queen]_{10241-his queen} sent offerings worthy of [their]_6164-their resplendent throne and [their]_6164-their invaluable friendship . But nothing surpassed , nothing approached , the contents of a casket , which , a day before the wedding , arrived at [Hainault House]_{108-hainault house} . It came from [a foreign land]_{6165-a foreign land} , and [Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} superintended the opening of the case , and the appearance of a casket of crimson velvet , with genuine excitement . But when it was opened ! There was a coronet of brilliants ; a necklace of brilliants and emeralds , and all the stones more than precious ; gems of [Golconda]_30-golconda no longer obtainable , and lustrous companions which only could have been created in [the hot earth of [Asia]_313-asia]_{6166-the hot earth of asia} . From whom ? Not a glimpse of meaning . All that was written , in a foreign handwriting on a sheet of notepaper , was , “ For [the Lady Viscountess Waldershare]_{687-lady waldershare} . ”_{[571-lord hainault]} “ When the revolution comes , ”_{[571-lord hainault]} said [Lord Hainault]_{571-lord hainault} , “ [Lord Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} and [[my]_{571-lord hainault} daughter]_{7333-my daughter} must turn [jewellers]_{10483-jewellers} . [Their]_6164-their stock in trade is ready . ”_{[571-lord hainault]} The correspondence between [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} and [Endymion]_425-endymion had resumed its ancient habit . [They]_6164-their wrote to [each other]_{916-each other} every day , and one day [she]_{499-lady montfort} told [him]_{571-lord hainault} that [she]_{499-lady montfort} had purchased [a house]_{7015-a house} , and that [she]_{499-lady montfort} must come up to [town]_6995-town to examine and to furnish [it]_{7015-a house} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} probably should be a month in [London]_10-london , and remaining [there]_890-there until the end of the season , in whose amusements and business , of course , [she]_{499-lady montfort} could not share . [She]_{499-lady montfort} should “ be at [papa ’s]_{10484-papa ’s} , ”_{[571-lord hainault]} though [he]_{571-lord hainault} and [[his]_{571-lord hainault} family]_{1426-his family} were in [town]_6995-town ; but that was no reason why [Endymion]_425-endymion should not call on [her]_{499-lady montfort} . And [he]_{571-lord hainault} came , and called every day . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was full of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} new house]_{6173-her new house} ; it was in [Carlton Gardens]_{146-carlton gardens} , [the house [she]_{499-lady montfort} always wished , always intended to have]_{6174-the house she always wished , always intended to have} . There is nothing like will ; [everybody]_{6694-everybody} can do exactly what [they]_{6694-everybody} like in [this world]_{6716-this world} , provided [they]_{6694-everybody} really like it . Sometimes [they]_{6694-everybody} think [they]_{6694-everybody} do , but in general , it is a mistake . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , it seemed , was [a woman who always could do what [she]_{499-lady montfort} liked]_{6177-a woman who always could do what she liked} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} could do what [she]_{499-lady montfort} liked with [Endymion Ferrars]_425-endymion ; that was quite certain . Supposed by [men]_1114-men to have a strong will and a calm judgment , [he]_{571-lord hainault} was a nose of wax with [this woman]_{6179-this woman} . [He]_{571-lord hainault} was fascinated by [her]_{6179-this woman} , and [he]_{571-lord hainault} had been fascinated now for nearly ten years . What would be the result of this irresistible influence upon [him]_{571-lord hainault} ? Would it make or mar those fortunes that once seemed so promising ? [The philosophers of [White ’s]_{585-white ’s}]_{6180-the philosophers of white ’s} and [the Coventry]_{688-the coventry} were generally of opinion that [he]_{571-lord hainault} had no chance . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was busy every morning with [[her]_{499-lady montfort} new house]_{6173-her new house} , but [she]_{499-lady montfort} never asked [Endymion]_425-endymion to accompany [her]_{499-lady montfort} , though it seemed natural to do so . But [he]_{571-lord hainault} saw [her]_{499-lady montfort} every day , and “ [papa]_6966-papa , ”_{[571-lord hainault]} who was [a most kind and courtly gentleman]_{6182-a most kind and courtly gentleman} , would often ask [him]_{571-lord hainault} , “ if [he]_{571-lord hainault} had nothing better to do , ”_{[425-endymion]} to dine there , and [he]_{571-lord hainault} dined [there]_890-there frequently ; and if [he]_{571-lord hainault} were engaged , [he]_{571-lord hainault} was always of opinion that [he]_{571-lord hainault} had nothing better to do . At last , however , the season was over ; [the world]_{6658-the world} had gone to [Goodwood]_303-goodwood , and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was about to depart to [Princedown]_{141-princedown} . It was a dreary prospect for [Endymion]_425-endymion , and [he]_425-endymion could not conceal [his]_425-endymion feelings . [He]_425-endymion could not help saying one day , “ Do [you]_{499-lady montfort} know , now that [you]_{499-lady montfort} are going [I]_425-endymion almost wish to die . ”_{[425-endymion]} Alas ! [she]_{499-lady montfort} only laughed . But [he]_425-endymion looked grave . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} am very unhappy , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [he]_425-endymion sighed rather than uttered . [She]_{499-lady montfort} looked at [him]_425-endymion with seriousness . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} do not think [our]_10486-our separation need be very long . [Papa]_417-papa and [all [my]_{499-lady montfort} family]_{10487-all my family} are coming to [me]_{499-lady montfort} in September to pay [me]_{499-lady montfort} a very long visit . [I]_{499-lady montfort} really do not see why [you]_425-endymion should not come too . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [Endymion]_425-endymion ’s countenance mantled with rapture . “ If [I]_{6204-the eldest son} might come , [I]_{6204-the eldest son} think [I]_{6204-the eldest son} should be [the happiest of [men]_1114-men]_{3697-the happiest of men} ! ”_{[6204-the eldest son]} The month that was to elapse before [his]_425-endymion visit , [Endymion]_425-endymion was really , as [he]_425-endymion said , [the happiest of [men]_1114-men]_{3697-the happiest of men} ; at least , [the world]_{6658-the world} thought [him]_425-endymion so . [He]_425-endymion seemed to walk upon tip - toe . [Parliament]_{24-parliament} was prorogued , [office]_6714-office was consigned to [permanent secretaries]_{6189-permanent secretaries} , and [[our]_6190-our youthful statesman]_{6191-our youthful statesman} seemed only to live to enjoy , and add to , the revelry of existence . Now at [Cowes]_152-cowes , now stalking in [the Highlands]_{314-the highlands} , dancing at balls in [the wilderness]_{6192-the wilderness} , and running races of fantastic feats , full of health , and frolic , and charm ; [he]_425-endymion was the delight of [society]_1025-society , while , the whole time , [he]_425-endymion had only one thought , and that was the sacred day when [he]_425-endymion should again see [the being whom [he]_425-endymion adored]_{6194-the being whom he adored} , and that in [[her]_{6194-the being whom he adored} beautiful home]_{6195-her beautiful home} , which [her]_{6194-the being whom he adored} presence made more lovely . Yes ! [he]_425-endymion was again at [Princedown]_{141-princedown} , in the bosom of [[her]_{6194-the being whom he adored} family]_{8865-her family} ; [none others]_{6197-none others} [there]_890-there ; treated like [one of [themselves]_{6197-none others}]_{5617-one of themselves} . [The courtly father]_{6200-the courtly father} pressed [his]_425-endymion hand ; [the amiable and refined mother]_{6201-the amiable and refined mother} smiled upon [him]_425-endymion ; [the daughters , pretty , and natural as the air]_{6202-the daughters , pretty , and natural as the air} , treated [him]_425-endymion as if [they]_{6202-the daughters , pretty , and natural as the air} were [sisters]_9083-sisters , and even [the eldest son]_{6204-the eldest son} , who generally hates [you]_6205-you , after a little stiffness , announced in a tone never questioned under [the family roof]_{6206-the family roof} , that “ [Ferrars]_425-endymion was a first - rate shot . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} And so a month rolled on ; immensely happy , as [any man who has loved , and loved in a beautiful scene]_{6207-any man who has loved , and loved in a beautiful scene} , alone can understand . One morning [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} said to [him]_425-endymion , “ [I]_6210-she must go up to [London]_10-london about [[my]_6210-she house]_{2987-my house} . [I]_6210-she want to go and return the same day . Do [you]_425-endymion know , [I]_6210-she think [you]_425-endymion had better come with [me]_6210-she ? [You]_425-endymion shall give [me]_6210-she a luncheon in [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} , and [we]_6208-we shall be back by [the last train]_{10491-the last train} . It will be late , but [we]_6208-we shall wake in the morning in [the country]_{6643-the country} , and that [I]_6210-she always think a great thing . ”_[6210-she] And so it happened ; [they]_6208-we rose early and arrived in [town]_6995-town in time to give [them]_6208-we a tolerably long morning . [She]_6210-she took [him]_6211-him to [[her]_6210-she house in [Carlton Gardens]_{146-carlton gardens}]_{6212-her house in carlton gardens} , and showed to [him]_6211-him exactly how it was all [she]_6210-she wanted ; accommodation for [a first - rate establishment]_{6213-a first - rate establishment} ; and then [the reception rooms]_{6214-the reception rooms} , [few houses in [London]_10-london]_{6215-few houses in london} could compare with [them]_{6214-the reception rooms} ; [a gallery]_{6216-a gallery} and [three saloons]_{6217-three saloons} . Then [they]_6208-we descended to [the dining - room]_{2186-the dining - room} . “ It is [a dining - room]_{10493-a dining - room} , not [a banqueting hall]_{10494-a banqueting hall} , ”_[6210-she] [she]_6210-she said , “ which [we]_6208-we had at [Montfort House]_{180-montfort house} , but still [it]_{2186-the dining - room} is much larger than [most dining - rooms in [London]_10-london]_{10495-most dining - rooms in london} . But , [I]_6210-she think [this room]_{9053-this room} , at least [I]_6210-she hope [you]_6219-you do , quite charming , ”_[6210-she] and [she]_6210-she took [him]_6219-you to [a room almost as large as [the dining - room]_{2186-the dining - room}]_{6220-a room almost as large as the dining - room} , and looking into [the garden]_{1342-the garden} . [It]_{6220-a room almost as large as the dining - room} was fitted up with exquisite taste ; calm subdued colouring , with choice marble busts of [statesmen]_{6758-statesmen} , ancient and of [our]_6224-our times , but the shelves were empty . “ They are empty , ”_[6210-she] [she]_6210-she said , “ but the volumes to fill them are already collected . Yes , ”_[6210-she] [she]_6210-she added in a tremulous voice , and slightly pressing the arm on which [she]_6210-she leant . “ If [you]_6219-you will deign to accept it , this is [the chamber [I]_6219-you have prepared for [you]_6219-you]_{10497-the chamber i have prepared for you} . ”_[6219-you] “ Dearest of [women]_900-women ! ”_[6210-she] and [he]_6219-you took [her]_6210-she hand . “ Yes , ”_[6210-she] [she]_6210-she murmured , “ help [me]_{499-lady montfort} to realise the dream of [my]_{499-lady montfort} life ; ”_{[499-lady montfort]} and [she]_6210-she touched [his]_6219-you forehead with [her]_6210-she lips . The marriage of [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion with [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} surprised [some]_7759-some , but , on the whole , pleased [everybody]_{6694-everybody} . [They]_6227-they were both of [them]_6227-they popular , and [no one]_{6647-no one} seemed to envy [them]_6227-they [their]_6227-they happiness and prosperity . The union took place at a season of the year when there was [no [London]_10-london world to observe and to criticise]_{6229-no london world to observe and to criticise} . It was a quiet ceremony ; [they]_6227-they went down to [Northumberland]_{315-northumberland} to [[Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ’s father]_{6230-lady montfort ’s father} , and [they]_6227-they were married in [[his]_{6230-lady montfort ’s father} private chapel]_{6231-his private chapel} . After that [they]_6227-they went off immediately to pay a visit to [King Florestan]_{353-king florestan} and [[his]_{353-king florestan} queen]_{10241-his queen} ; [Myra]_466-myra had sent [her]_466-myra a loving letter . “ Perhaps it will be the first time that [[your]_{353-king florestan} sister]_{6987-your sister} ever saw [me]_{499-lady montfort} with satisfaction , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} remarked [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , “ but [I]_466-myra think [she]_{6987-your sister} will love [me]_466-myra now ! [I]_466-myra always loved [her]_{6987-your sister} ; perhaps because [she]_{6987-your sister} is so like [you]_{353-king florestan} . ”_[466-myra] It was a happy meeting and a delightful visit . [They]_6227-they did not talk much of the past . The enormous change in the position of [[their]_6227-they host]_{1696-their host} and [hostess]_6234-hostess since the first days of [their]_6227-they acquaintance , and , on [their]_6227-they own part , some indefinite feeling of delicate reserve , combined to make [them]_6227-they rather dwell on a present which was full of novelty so attractive and so absorbing . In [his]_6235-his manner , [the king]_{6628-the king} was unchanged ; [he]_6235-his was never [a demonstrative person]_{6237-a demonstrative person} , but simple , unaffected , rather silent ; with a sweet temper and a tender manner , [he]_6235-his seemed to be gratified that [he]_6235-his had the power of conferring happiness on [those around [him]_6235-his]_{6238-those around him} . [His]_6235-his feeling to [[his]_6235-his queen]_{10241-his queen} was one of idolatry , and [she]_{10241-his queen} received [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} as [a sister]_{858-a sister} and [a much - loved one]_{6241-a much - loved one} . [Their]_6227-they presence and the season of the year made [their]_6227-they life a festival , and when [they]_6227-they parted , there were entreaties and promises that the visit should be often repeated . “ Adieu ! [[my]_466-myra Endymion]_{8493-my endymion} , ”_[466-myra] said [Myra]_466-myra at the last moment [they]_6227-they were alone . “ All has happened for [you]_6235-his beyond [my]_{326-mr. wilton} hopes ; all now is safe . [I]_{326-mr. wilton} might wish [we]_6227-they were in [the same land]_{10501-the same land} , but not if [I]_{326-mr. wilton} lost [[my]_{326-mr. wilton} husband]_{10502-my husband} , whom [I]_{326-mr. wilton} adore . ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} The reason that forced [them]_6227-they to curtail [their]_6227-they royal visit was the state of politics at [home]_726-home , which had suddenly become critical . There were symptoms , and considerable ones , of disturbance and danger when [they]_6227-they departed for [their]_6227-they wedding tour , but [they]_6227-they could not prevail on [themselves]_6227-they to sacrifice a visit on which [they]_6227-they had counted so much , and which could not be fulfilled on another occasion under the same interesting circumstances . Besides , the position of [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion , though an important , was a subordinate one , and though [cabinet ministers]_{1754-cabinet ministers} were not justified in leaving [the country]_{6643-the country} , [an under - secretary of state]_{5045-an under - secretary of state} and [a bridegroom]_{6246-a bridegroom} might , it would seem , depart on [his]_425-endymion irresponsible holiday . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , however , shook [his]_{326-mr. wilton} head ; “ [I]_{326-mr. wilton} do not like the state of affairs , ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} [he]_{326-mr. wilton} said , “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} think [you]_{499-lady montfort} will have to come back sooner than [you]_{499-lady montfort} imagine . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [You]_{326-mr. wilton} are not going to be so foolish as to have an early session ? ”_{[326-mr. wilton]} inquired [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} only shrugged [his]_{326-mr. wilton} shoulders , and said , “ [We]_10503-we are in a mess . ”_{[6253-archbishop in partibus]} What mess ? and what was the state of affairs ? This had happened . At the end of the autumn , [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} Holiness [the Pope]_{8826-the pope}]_{6247-his holiness the pope} had made [half a dozen new cardinals]_{6249-half a dozen new cardinals} , and to the surprise of [the world]_{6658-the world} , and the murmurs of [the Italians]_{6251-the italians} , there appeared among [them]_{6249-half a dozen new cardinals} the name of [an Englishman]_{2922-an englishman} , [Nigel Penruddock]_{548-lord montfort} , [archbishop in partibus]_{6253-archbishop in partibus} . Shortly after this , a papal bull , “ given at [St. Peter ’s]_{316-st. peter ’s} , [Rome]_57-rome , under the seal of [the fisherman]_{10504-the fisherman} , ”_{[6253-archbishop in partibus]} was issued , establishing a Romish hierarchy in [England]_7-england . This was soon followed by a pastoral letter by [the new cardinal]_{6254-the new cardinal} “ given out of [the Appian Gate]_{10505-the appian gate} , ”_{[6253-archbishop in partibus]} announcing that “ Catholic [England]_7-england had been restored to [its]_7-england orbit in the ecclesiastical firmament . ”_{[691-the protectionists]} [The country]_{6643-the country} at first was more stupefied than alarmed . [It]_{6643-the country} was conscious that something extraordinary had happened , and some great action taken by [an ecclesiastical power]_{6256-an ecclesiastical power} , which from tradition it was ever inclined to view with suspicion and some fear . But it held [its]_{6643-the country} breath for a while . It so happened that [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} was [a member of a great house which had become illustrious by [its]_{6643-the country} profession of Protestant principles , and even by [its]_{6643-the country} sufferings in a cause which [England]_7-england had once looked on as sacred]_{6258-a member of a great house which had become illustrious by its profession of protestant principles , and even by its sufferings in a cause which england had once looked on as sacred} . [The prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} , [a man of distinguished ability , not devoid even of genius]_{6260-a man of distinguished ability , not devoid even of genius} , was also [a wily politician]_{6261-a wily politician} , and of almost unrivalled experience in the management of [political parties]_{9438-political parties} . [The ministry]_{6702-the ministry} was weak and nearly worn out , and [[its]_{6702-the ministry} chief]_{6264-its chief} , influenced partly by noble and historical sentiments , partly by a conviction that [he]_{3975-the prime minister} had a fine occasion to rally the confidence of [the country]_{6643-the country} round [himself]_{3975-the prime minister} and [[his]_{3975-the prime minister} friends]_{844-his friends} , and to restore the repute of [his]_{3975-the prime minister} political connection , thought fit , without consulting [[his]_{3975-the prime minister} colleagues]_{1237-his colleagues} , to publish a manifesto denouncing the aggression of [the Pope]_{8826-the pope} upon [our]_6269-our Protestantism as insolent and insidious , and as expressing a pretension of supremacy over [the realm of [England]_7-england]_{6270-the realm of england} which made [the minister]_{775-the minister} indignant . [A confused public]_{6272-a confused public} wanted to be led , and now [they]_{6272-a confused public} were led . [They]_{6272-a confused public} sprang to [their]_{6272-a confused public} feet like [an armed man]_{6273-an armed man} . [The corporation of [London]_10-london]_{6274-the corporation of london} , [the universities of [Oxford]_16-oxford and [Cambridge]_83-cambridge]_{6275-the universities of oxford and cambridge} had audiences of [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} ; [the counties]_{1205-the counties} met , [the municipalities]_{6278-the municipalities} memorialised ; before the first of January there had been held nearly seven thousand public meetings , asserting the supremacy of [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} and calling on [[Her]_{8539-the queen} Majesty ’s Government]_{6280-her majesty ’s government} to vindicate it by stringent measures . Unfortunately , it was soon discovered by [the minister]_{775-the minister} that there had been nothing illegal in the conduct of [the Pope]_{8826-the pope} or [the Cardinal]_{6283-the cardinal} , and [a considerable portion of [the Liberal party]_{8369-the liberal party}]_{6284-a considerable portion of the liberal party} began to express the inconvenient opinion , that the manifesto of [[their]_{6284-a considerable portion of the liberal party} chief]_{1639-their chief} was opposed to those principles of civil and religious liberty of which [he]_{1639-their chief} was [the hereditary champion]_{6287-the hereditary champion} . [Some influential members of [[his]_{1639-their chief} own cabinet]_{6289-his own cabinet}]_{6288-some influential members of his own cabinet} did not conceal [their]_{6288-some influential members of his own cabinet} disapprobation of a step on which [they]_{6288-some influential members of his own cabinet} had not been consulted . Immediately after [Christmas]_{689-christmas} , [Endymion]_425-endymion and [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} settled in [London]_10-london . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was anxious to open [[her]_{499-lady montfort} new mansion]_{6290-her new mansion} as soon as parliament met , and to organise continuous receptions . [She]_{499-lady montfort} looked upon [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} as in a critical state , and thought it was an occasion when social influences might not inconsiderably assist [them]_{6284-a considerable portion of the liberal party} . But though [she]_{499-lady montfort} exhibited for this object [her]_{499-lady montfort} wonted energy and high spirit , [a fine observer]_{6292-a fine observer} — [Mr. Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , for example — might have detected a change in the manner of [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . Though the strength of [her]_{499-lady montfort} character was unaltered , there was an absence of that restlessness , it might be said , that somewhat feverish excitement , from which formerly [she]_{499-lady montfort} was not always free . The truth is , [her]_{499-lady montfort} heart was satisfied , and that brought repose . Feelings of affection , long mortified and pent up , were now lavished and concentrated on [a husband of [her]_{499-lady montfort} heart and adoration]_{6293-a husband of her heart and adoration} , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} was proud that [his]_{6293-a husband of her heart and adoration} success and greatness might be avowed as the objects of [her]_{499-lady montfort} life . The campaign , however , for which such preparations were made , ended almost before it began . [The ministry]_{6702-the ministry} , on the meeting of parliament , found [themselves]_{6702-the ministry} with [a discontented House of Commons]_{6295-a discontented house of commons} , and discordant counsels among [themselves]_{6702-the ministry} . The anti - papal manifesto was the secret cause of this evil state , but [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} , to avoid such a mortifying admission , took advantage of two unfavourable divisions on other matters , and resigned . Here was a crisis — another crisis ! Could [the untried Protectionists]_{6297-the untried protectionists} , without [men]_1114-men , form an administration ? It was whispered that [Lord Derby]_{690-lord derby} had been sent for , and declined the attempt . Then there was another rumour , that [he]_{690-lord derby} was going to try . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{6299-mr. bertie tremaine} looked mysterious . The time for [the third party]_{6300-the third party} had clearly arrived . It was known that [he]_{6299-mr. bertie tremaine} had the list of the next ministry in [his]_{6299-mr. bertie tremaine} breast - pocket , but it was only shown to [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{6301-mr. tremaine bertie} , who confided in secrecy to [the initiated]_{755-the initiated} that it was [the strongest government]_{6303-the strongest government} since “ All the Talents . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} Notwithstanding this great opportunity , “ All the Talents ”_{[499-lady montfort]} were not summoned . [The leader of [the Protectionists]_{691-the protectionists}]_{6304-the leader of the protectionists} renounced the attempt in despair , and [the author of the anti - papal manifesto]_{6305-the author of the anti - papal manifesto} was again sent for , and obliged to introduce the measure which had already destroyed [a government and disorganised a party]_{6306-a government and disorganised a party} . “ [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} to [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} , “ says that [they]_10506-they are in the mud , and [he]_{326-mr. wilton} for one will not go back — but [he]_{326-mr. wilton} will go . [I]_692-imogene know [him]_{326-mr. wilton} . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} is too soft - hearted to stand an appeal from [colleagues in distress]_{10507-colleagues in distress} . But were [I]_692-imogene [you]_10508-you , [Endymion]_425-endymion , [I]_692-imogene would not return . [I]_692-imogene think [you]_10508-you want a little rest , or [you]_10508-you have got a great deal of private business to attend to , or something of that kind . [Nobody]_2478-nobody notices the withdrawal of [an under - secretary]_{10510-an under - secretary} except those in [office]_6714-office . There is no necessity why [you]_10508-you should be in [the mud]_{10512-the mud} . [I]_692-imogene will continue to receive , and do everything that is possible for [[our]_10513-our friends]_{6653-our friends} , but [I]_692-imogene think [[my]_692-imogene husband]_{10502-my husband} has been [an under - secretary]_{10510-an under - secretary} long enough . ”_{[692-imogene]} [Endymion]_425-endymion quite agreed with [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} . [The minister]_{775-the minister} offered [him]_425-endymion preferment and the Privy Council , but [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} said it was really not so important as the office [he]_425-endymion had resigned . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was resolved that [he]_425-endymion should not return to [them]_6310-them , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} had [her]_{499-lady montfort} way . [Ferrars]_425-endymion [himself]_425-endymion now occupied a rather peculiar position , being the master of a great fortune and of [an establishment which was the headquarters of [the party of which [he]_425-endymion was now only [a private member]_{6313-a private member}]_{6312-the party of which he was now only a private member}]_{6311-an establishment which was the headquarters of the party of which he was now only a private member} ; but , calm and collected , [he]_425-endymion did not lose [his]_425-endymion head ; always said and did the right thing , and never forgot [[his]_425-endymion early acquaintances]_{6314-his early acquaintances} . [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} was [[his]_425-endymion bosom political friend]_{6315-his bosom political friend} . [Seymour Hicks]_{429-seymour hicks} , who , through [Endymion]_425-endymion ’s kindness , had now got into [the Treasury]_{766-the treasury} , and was quite fashionable , had the run of [the House]_{929-the house} , and made [himself]_{429-seymour hicks} marvellously useful , while [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} , who had become by mistake [a member of [the Conservative Club]_{6319-the conservative club}]_{6318-a member of the conservative club} , drank [his]_{428-st. barbe} frequent claret cup every Saturday evening at [[Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ’s receptions]_{6320-lady montfort ’s receptions} with many pledges to the welfare of [the Liberal administration]_{6321-the liberal administration} . The flag of [the Tory party]_{725-the tory party} waved over [the magnificent mansion of which [Imogene Beaumaris]_692-imogene was the graceful life]_{6323-the magnificent mansion of which imogene beaumaris was the graceful life} . As parties were nearly equal , and [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} was supposed to be in decay , the rival reception was as well attended as that of [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} . [The two great leaders]_{6325-the two great leaders} were [friends]_7075-friends , intimate , but not perhaps quite so intimate as a few years before . “ [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} is very kind to [me]_692-imogene , ”_{[692-imogene]} [Imogene]_692-imogene would say , “ but [I]_6328-i do not think [she]_{499-lady montfort} now quite remembers [we]_{6325-the two great leaders} are [cousins]_9189-cousins . ”_[6328-i] [Both Lord]_{6327-both lord} and [Lady Waldershare]_{687-lady waldershare} seemed equally devoted to [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} . “ [I]_6328-i do not think , ”_[6328-i] [he]_6328-i would say , “ that [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall ever get [Adriana]_481-adriana to receive . It is an organic gift , and very rare . What [I]_{499-lady montfort} mean to do is to have [a first - rate villa]_{10518-a first - rate villa} and give [the party]_{1547-the party} strawberries . [I]_{499-lady montfort} always say [Adriana]_481-adriana is like [Nell Gwyn]_{693-nell gwyn} , and [she]_481-adriana shall go about with a pottle . [One]_6769-one never sees a pottle of strawberries now . [I]_{499-lady montfort} believe they went out , like all good things , with [the Stuarts]_{674-the stuarts} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} And so , after all these considerable events , the season rolled on and closed tranquilly . [Lord]_6329-lord and [Lady Hainault]_{661-lady hainault} continued to give banquets , over which [the hostess]_{6330-the hostess} sighed ; [Sir Peter Vigo]_{660-sir peter} had the wisdom to retain [his]_{660-sir peter} millions , which [few]_8050-few manage to do , as it is admitted that it is easier to make a fortune than to keep one . [Mrs. Rodney]_{410-mrs. rodney} , supremely habited , still drove [her]_{410-mrs. rodney} ponies , looking younger and prettier than ever , and getting more fashionable every day , and [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion and [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , [Countess of Montfort]_{505-countess of montfort} , retired in the summer to [[their]_6332-their beautiful and beloved Princedown]_{6333-their beautiful and beloved princedown} . Although the past life of [Endymion]_425-endymion had , on the whole , been a happy life , and although [he]_425-endymion was destined also to a happy future , perhaps the four years which elapsed from the time [he]_425-endymion quitted office , certainly in [his]_425-endymion experience had never been exceeded , and it was difficult to imagine could be exceeded , in felicity . [He]_425-endymion had a great interest , and even growing influence in public life without any of its cares ; [he]_425-endymion was united to [a woman whom [he]_425-endymion had long passionately loved]_{6334-a woman whom he had long passionately loved} , and who had every quality and a fortune which secured [him]_425-endymion all those advantages which are appreciated by [men of taste and generosity]_{6335-men of taste and generosity} . [He]_425-endymion became [a father]_{7134-a father} , and a family name which had been originally borne by [a courtier of [the elder Stuarts]_{6338-the elder stuarts}]_{6337-a courtier of the elder stuarts} was now bestowed on [the future lord of Princedown]_{6339-the future lord of princedown} . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} [herself]_{499-lady montfort} had no thought but [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} . [His]_425-endymion happiness , [his]_425-endymion enjoyment of existence , [his]_425-endymion success and power in life , entirely absorbed [her]_{499-lady montfort} . The anxiety which [she]_{499-lady montfort} felt that in everything [he]_425-endymion should be [master]_1652-master was touching . Once looked upon as the most imperious of [women]_900-women , [she]_{499-lady montfort} would not give a direction on any matter without [his]_425-endymion opinion and sanction . [One]_6769-one would have supposed from what might be observed under [their]_6344-their roof , that [she]_{499-lady montfort} was [some beautiful but portionless maiden whom [Endymion]_425-endymion had raised to wealth and power]_{6345-some beautiful but portionless maiden whom endymion had raised to wealth and power} . All this time , however , [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} sedulously maintained that commanding position in social politics for which [she]_{499-lady montfort} was singularly fitted . Indeed , in that respect , [she]_{499-lady montfort} had [no rival]_{4847-no rival} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} received [the world]_{6658-the world} with the same constancy and splendour , as if [she]_{499-lady montfort} were [the wife of [a minister]_{861-a minister}]_{6348-the wife of a minister} . Animated by [Waldershare]_{687-lady waldershare} , [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} maintained in this respect a certain degree of rivalry . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was the only hope and refuge of [the Tories]_{1428-the tories} , and rich , attractive , and popular , [her]_{499-lady montfort} competition could not be disregarded . But [Lord Beaumaris]_{507-lord beaumaris} was a little freakish . Sometimes [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} would sail in [[his]_{507-lord beaumaris} yacht]_{6351-his yacht} to odd places , and was at [Algiers]_317-algiers or in [Egypt]_186-egypt when , according to [Tadpole]_{610-mr. tadpole} , [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} ought to have been at [Piccadilly Terrace]_{218-piccadilly terrace} . Then [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} occasionally got crusty about [his]_{507-lord beaumaris} hunting . [He]_{507-lord beaumaris} would hunt , whatever were the political consequences , but whether [he]_{507-lord beaumaris} were in [Africa]_318-africa or [Leicestershire]_{319-leicestershire} , [Imogene]_692-imogene must be with [him]_{507-lord beaumaris} . [He]_{507-lord beaumaris} could not exist without [her]_692-imogene constant presence . There was something in [her]_692-imogene gentleness , combined with [her]_692-imogene quick and ready sympathy and playfulness of mind and manner , which alike pleased and soothed [his]_{507-lord beaumaris} life . [The Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} tottered on for a year after the rude assault of [Cardinal Penruddock]_{694-cardinal penruddock} , but [they]_{6646-the whigs} were doomed , and [the Protectionists]_{10205-the protectionists} were called upon to form [an administration]_{6354-an administration} . As [they]_{10205-the protectionists} had [no one in [their]_{10205-the protectionists} ranks who had ever been in office except [[their]_{10205-the protectionists} chief , who was in [the House of Lords]_{6880-the house of lords}]_{6356-their chief , who was in the house of lords}]_{6355-no one in their ranks who had ever been in office except their chief , who was in the house of lords} , the affair seemed impossible . The attempt , however , could not be avoided . [A dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life]_{6358-a dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life} , had to be sworn in as [privy councillors]_{9549-privy councillors} , before even [they]_{6358-a dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life} could receive the seals and insignia of [[their]_{6358-a dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life} intended offices]_{6360-their intended offices} . On [their]_{6358-a dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life} knees , according to the constitutional custom , [a dozen men , all in the act of genuflexion at the same moment]_{6361-a dozen men , all in the act of genuflexion at the same moment} , and headed , too , by [one of [the most powerful peers in [the country]_{6643-the country}]_{6363-the most powerful peers in the country} , [the Lord of [Alnwick Castle]_{320-alnwick castle} [himself]_{6365-the lord of alnwick castle himself}]_{6365-the lord of alnwick castle himself}]_{6362-one of the most powerful peers in the country , the lord of alnwick castle himself} , humbled [themselves]_{6358-a dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life} before [a female Sovereign , who looked serene and imperturbable before a spectacle never seen before , and which , in all probability]_{6366-a female sovereign , who looked serene and imperturbable before a spectacle never seen before , and which , in all probability} , will never be seen again . [One of this band]_{6367-one of this band} , [a gentleman without any official experience whatever]_{6368-a gentleman without any official experience whatever} , was not only placed in the cabinet , but was absolutely required to become [the leader of [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons}]_{4177-the leader of the house of commons} , which had never occurred before , except in the instance of [Mr. Pitt]_{336-mr. pitt} in 1782 . It has been said that it was unwise in [the Protectionists]_{10205-the protectionists} assuming office when , on this occasion and on subsequent ones , [they]_{10205-the protectionists} were far from being certain of a majority in [the House of Commons]_{793-the house of commons} . It should , however , be remembered , that unless [they]_{10205-the protectionists} had dared these ventures , [they]_{10205-the protectionists} never could have formed [a body of men competent , from [their]_{10205-the protectionists} official experience and [their]_{10205-the protectionists} practice in debate , to form [a ministry]_{8873-a ministry}]_{6373-a body of men competent , from their official experience and their practice in debate , to form a ministry} . The result has rather proved that [they]_{10205-the protectionists} were right . Had [they]_{10205-the protectionists} continued to refrain from incurring responsibility , [they]_{10205-the protectionists} must have broken up and merged in different connections , which , for [a party numerically so strong as [the Protectionists]_{10205-the protectionists}]_{6375-a party numerically so strong as the protectionists} , would have been a sorry business , and probably have led to disastrous results . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} having been requested to call on [the Protectionist prime minister]_{6378-the protectionist prime minister} , accordingly repaired to [headquarters]_{6379-headquarters} with the list of [[his]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} colleagues]_{1237-his colleagues} in [his]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} pocket . [He]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} was offered for [himself]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} a post of little real importance , but which secured to [him]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} the dignity of the privy council . [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{6381-mr. tremaine bertie} and [several of [[his]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} friends]_{844-his friends}]_{6382-several of his friends} had assembled at [[his]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} house]_{7663-his house} , awaiting with anxiety [his]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} return . [He]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} had to communicate to [them]_{6382-several of his friends} that [he]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} had been offered [a privy councillor]_{7132-a privy councillor} ’s post , and to break to [them]_{6382-several of his friends} that it was not proposed to provide for [any other member of [his]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} party]_{6386-any other member of his party} . [Their]_{6382-several of his friends} indignation was extreme ; but [they]_{6382-several of his friends} naturally supposed that [he]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} had rejected the offer to [himself]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} with becoming scorn . [[Their]_{6382-several of his friends} leader]_{6387-their leader} , however , informed [them]_{6382-several of his friends} that [he]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} had not felt it [his]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} duty to be so peremptory . [They]_{6382-several of his friends} should remember that the recognition of [their]_{6382-several of his friends} political status by such an offer to [[their]_{6382-several of his friends} chief]_{1639-their chief} was a considerable event . For [his]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} part , [he]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} had for some time been painfully aware that the influence of [the House of Commons]_{126-the house of commons} in the constitutional scheme was fast waning , and that the plan of [Sir William Temple]_{695-sir william temple} for the reorganisation of [the privy council]_{878-the privy council} , and depositing in it the real authority of [the State]_{1022-the state} , was that to which [we]_6391-we should be obliged to have recourse . This offer to [him]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} of a seat in [the council]_{6392-the council} was , perhaps , the beginning of the end . It was a crisis ; [they]_{6382-several of his friends} must look to seats in the privy council , which , under [Sir William Temple]_{695-sir william temple} ’s plan , would be accompanied with ministerial duties and salaries . What [they]_{6382-several of his friends} had all , at one time , wished , had not exactly been accomplished , but [he]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} had felt it [his]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} duty to [[his]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} friends]_{844-his friends} not to shrink from responsibility . So [he]_{6377-mr. bertie tremaine} had accepted [the minister]_{775-the minister} ’s offer . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{6395-mr. bertie tremaine} was not long in the busy enjoyment of [his]_{6395-mr. bertie tremaine} easy post . Then [the country]_{6643-the country} was governed for two years by [all [its]_{6643-the country} ablest men , who , by the end of that term , had succeeded , by [their]_{6397-all its ablest men , who , by the end of that term , had succeeded , by their coalesced genius , in reducing that country to a state of desolation and despair} coalesced genius , in reducing [that country]_{9418-that country} to a state of desolation and despair]_{6397-all its ablest men , who , by the end of that term , had succeeded , by their coalesced genius , in reducing that country to a state of desolation and despair} . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} did not think it would have lasted even so long , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ; “ but then [I]_{499-lady montfort} was acquainted with [their]_{6382-several of his friends} mutual hatreds and [their]_{6382-several of his friends} characteristic weaknesses . What is to happen now ? [Somebody]_{7483-somebody} must be found of commanding private character and position , and with as little damaged a public one as in this wreck of reputations is possible . [I]_{499-lady montfort} see [nobody]_2478-nobody but [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} . [Everybody]_{6694-everybody} likes [him]_{326-mr. wilton} , and [he]_{326-mr. wilton} is [the only man who could bring [people together]_{10525-people together}]_{10524-the only man who could bring people together} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} And [everybody]_{6694-everybody} seemed to be saying the same thing at the same time . The name of [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was in [everybody]_{6694-everybody} ’s mouth . It was unfortunate that [he]_{326-mr. wilton} had been [a member of [a defunct ministry]_{6402-a defunct ministry}]_{6401-a member of a defunct ministry} , but then it had always been understood that [he]_{326-mr. wilton} had always disapproved of all [their]_{6402-a defunct ministry} measures . There was not the slightest evidence of this , but [everybody]_{6694-everybody} chose to believe it . [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} was chagrined with life , and had become [a martyr to the gout]_{6404-a martyr to the gout} , which that chagrin had aggravated ; but [he]_{326-mr. wilton} was [a great gentleman]_{8824-a great gentleman} , and too chivalric to refuse a royal command when [the Sovereign]_{6705-the sovereign} was in distress . [Sidney Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} became [Premier]_6866-premier , and [the first colleague [he]_{326-mr. wilton} recommended to fill the most important post after [his]_{326-mr. wilton} own]_{6408-the first colleague he recommended to fill the most important post after his own} , [the Secretaryship of [State for Foreign Affairs]_{6410-state for foreign affairs}]_{6409-the secretaryship of state for foreign affairs} , was [Mr. Ferrars]_425-endymion . “ It ought to last ten years , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} said [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . “ [I]_{6429-the english prime minister} see no danger except [his]_{326-mr. wilton} health . [I]_{6429-the english prime minister} never knew [a man]_{807-a man} so changed . At [his]_{326-mr. wilton} time of life five years ought to make no difference in [a man]_{807-a man} . [I]_{6429-the english prime minister} can not believe [he]_{326-mr. wilton} is [the person who used to give [us]_10529-us those charming parties at [Gaydene]_161-gaydene]_{10528-the person who used to give us those charming parties at gaydene} . Whatever [you]_10530-you may say , [Endymion]_425-endymion , [I]_{6429-the english prime minister} feel convinced that something must have passed between [[your]_10530-you sister]_{6987-your sister} and [him]_{326-mr. wilton} . [Neither of [them]_10533-them]_{2317-neither of them} ever gave [me]_{6429-the english prime minister} a hint of such a matter , or of the possibility of its ever happening , but feminine instinct assures [me]_{6429-the english prime minister} that something took place . [He]_{326-mr. wilton} always had the gout , and [[his]_{326-mr. wilton} ancestors]_{2238-his ancestors} have had the gout for a couple of centuries ; and [all prime ministers]_{10535-all prime ministers} have the gout . [I]_{6429-the english prime minister} dare say [you]_10530-you will not escape , [darling]_7074-darling , but [I]_{6429-the english prime minister} hope it will never make [you]_10530-you look as if [you]_10530-you had just lost paradise , or , what would be worst , become [the last man]_{10537-the last man} . ”_{[6429-the english prime minister]} [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was right . [The ministry]_{6702-the ministry} was strong and it was popular . There were no jealousies in it ; [every member]_{6412-every member} was devoted to [[his]_{6412-every member} chief]_{1660-his chief} , and felt that [he]_{1660-his chief} was rightly [the chief]_{6623-the chief} , whereas , as [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} said , [the Whigs]_{6646-the whigs} never had a ministry before in which there were not at least [a couple of men who had been [prime ministers]_{8345-prime ministers} , and as many more who thought [they]_{6416-a couple of men who had been prime ministers , and as many more who thought they ought to be} ought to be]_{6416-a couple of men who had been prime ministers , and as many more who thought they ought to be} . There were years of war , and of vast and critical negotiations . [Ferrars]_425-endymion was equal to the duties , for [he]_425-endymion had much experience , and more thought , and [he]_425-endymion was greatly aided by the knowledge of affairs , and the clear and tranquil judgment of [the chief minister]_{6418-the chief minister} . There was only one subject on which there was not between [them]_6419-them that complete and cordial unanimity which was so agreeable and satisfactory . And even in this case , there was no difference of opinion , but rather of sentiment and feeling . It was when [Prince Florestan]_{356-prince florestan} expressed [his]_{356-prince florestan} desire to join the grand alliance , and become [[our]_6420-our active military ally]_{6421-our active military ally} . It was perhaps impossible , under any circumstances , for [the Powers]_{696-the powers} to refuse such an offer , but [Endymion]_425-endymion was strongly in favour of accepting it . It consolidated [our]_6420-our interests in [a part of [Europe]_6-europe]_{6422-a part of europe} where [we]_6420-our required sympathy and support , and it secured for [us]_6420-our the aid and influence of [the great Liberal party of [the continent]_{6678-the continent}]_{6423-the great liberal party of the continent} as distinguished from [the secret societies and the socialist republicans]_{6425-the secret societies and the socialist republicans} . [The Count of [Ferroll]_561-endymion]_{3891-the count of ferroll} , also , whose opinion weighed much with [[Her]_6427-her Majesty]_{3189-her majesty} ’s Government , was decidedly in favour of the combination . [The English prime minister]_{6429-the english prime minister} listened to [their]_6419-them representations frigidly ; it was difficult to refute the arguments which were adverse to [his]_{6429-the english prime minister} own feelings , and to resist the unanimous opinion not only of [[his]_{6429-the english prime minister} colleagues]_{1237-his colleagues} , but of [[our]_6420-our allies]_{6431-our allies} . But [he]_{6429-the english prime minister} was cold and silent , or made discouraging remarks . “ Can [you]_10538-you trust [him]_{6429-the english prime minister} ? ”_{[6429-the english prime minister]} [he]_{6429-the english prime minister} would say . “ Remember [he]_{6429-the english prime minister} [himself]_{6429-the english prime minister} has been , and still is , [a member of [the very secret societies whose baneful influence [we]_6420-our are now told [he]_{6429-the english prime minister} will neutralise or subdue]_{10540-the very secret societies whose baneful influence we are now told he will neutralise or subdue} . Whatever [the cabinet]_{6722-the cabinet} decides , and [I]_{6429-the english prime minister} fear that with this strong expression of opinion on the part of [[our]_6420-our allies]_{6431-our allies}]_{10539-a member of the very secret societies whose baneful influence we are now told he will neutralise or subdue . whatever the cabinet decides , and i fear that with this strong expression of opinion on the part of our allies} [we]_6420-our have little option left , remember [I]_{6429-the english prime minister} gave [you]_10538-you [my]_{6429-the english prime minister} warning . [I]_{6429-the english prime minister} know [the gentleman]_{2026-the gentleman} , and [I]_{6429-the english prime minister} do not trust [him]_{2026-the gentleman} . ”_{[10544-the “ privy council . ”]} After this , [the prime minister]_{3975-the prime minister} had a most severe attack of the gout , remained for weeks at [Gaydene]_161-gaydene , and saw [no one]_{6647-no one} on business except [Endymion]_425-endymion and [Baron Sergius]_{376-baron sergius} . While the time is elapsing which can alone decide whether the distrust of [Mr. Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} were well - founded or the reverse , let [us]_6434-us see how [the world]_{6658-the world} is treating [the rest of [[our]_6434-us friends]_{6653-our friends}]_{6436-the rest of our friends} . [Lord Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} did not make such [a pattern husband]_{6438-a pattern husband} as [Endymion]_425-endymion , but [he]_{673-waldershare} made [a much better one]_{6439-a much better one} than [the world]_{6658-the world} ever supposed [he]_{673-waldershare} would . Had [he]_{673-waldershare} married [Berengaria]_{504-berengaria} , the failure would have been great ; but [he]_{673-waldershare} was united to [a being capable of deep affection and very sensitive]_{6441-a being capable of deep affection and very sensitive} , yet grateful for kindness from [a husband]_{6442-a husband} to a degree not easily imaginable . And [Waldershare]_{673-waldershare} had really a good heart , though a bad temper , and [he]_{673-waldershare} was [a gentleman]_{741-a gentleman} . Besides , [he]_{673-waldershare} had a great admiration and some awe of [[his]_{673-waldershare} father - in - law]_{6444-his father - in - law} , and [Lord Hainault]_{571-lord hainault} , with [his]_{571-lord hainault} good - natured irony , and consummate knowledge of [men]_1114-men and things , quite controlled [him]_{673-waldershare} . With [Lady Hainault]_{661-lady hainault} [he]_{673-waldershare} was a favourite . [He]_{673-waldershare} invented plausible theories and brilliant paradoxes for [her]_{661-lady hainault} , which left [her]_{661-lady hainault} always in a state of charmed wonder , and when [she]_{661-lady hainault} met [him]_{673-waldershare} again , and adopted or refuted [them]_6446-them , for [her]_{661-lady hainault} intellectual power was considerable , [he]_{673-waldershare} furnished [her]_{661-lady hainault} with fresh dogmas and tenets , which immediately interested [her]_{661-lady hainault} intelligence , though [she]_{661-lady hainault} generally forgot to observe that they were contrary to the views and principles of the last visit . Between [Adriana]_481-adriana and [Imogene]_692-imogene there was a close alliance , and [Lady Beaumaris]_{580-lady beaumaris} did everything in [her]_{580-lady beaumaris} power to develop [Lady Waldershare]_{687-lady waldershare} advantageously before [[her]_{580-lady beaumaris} husband]_{986-her husband} ; and so , not forgetting that [Waldershare]_{687-lady waldershare} , with [his]_{673-waldershare} romance , and imagination , and fancy , and taste , and caprice , had a considerable element of worldliness in [his]_{673-waldershare} character , and that [he]_{673-waldershare} liked to feel that , from living in [lodgings]_{6448-lodgings} , [he]_{673-waldershare} had become [a Monte Cristo]_{6449-a monte cristo} , [his]_{673-waldershare} union with [Adriana]_481-adriana may be said to be a happy and successful one . The friendship between [Sir Peter Vigo]_{660-sir peter} and [[his]_{660-sir peter} brother]_{7268-his brother} [M.P.]_697-m.p. , [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} , never diminished , and [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} became richer every year . [He]_{408-mr. rodney} experienced considerable remorse at sitting in opposition to [the son of [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} right honourable friend]_{6452-his right honourable friend}]_{6451-the son of his right honourable friend} , [the late William Pitt Ferrars]_340-hurstley , and frequently consulted [Sir Peter]_{660-sir peter} on [his]_{408-mr. rodney} embarrassment and difficulty . [Sir Peter]_{660-sir peter} , who never declined arranging any difficulty , told [[his]_{660-sir peter} friend]_{719-his friend} to be easy , and that [he]_{660-sir peter} , [Sir Peter]_{660-sir peter} , saw [his]_{660-sir peter} way . It became gradually understood , that if ever [the government]_{818-the government} was in difficulties , [Mr. Rodney]_{408-mr. rodney} ’s vote might be counted on . [He]_{408-mr. rodney} was peculiarly situated , for , in a certain sense , [[his]_{408-mr. rodney} friend]_{719-his friend} [the Right Honourable William Pitt Ferrars]_340-hurstley had entrusted the guardianship of [[his]_340-hurstley child]_{6456-his child} to [his]_340-hurstley care . But whenever [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} was not in danger , [the ministry]_{6702-the ministry} must not depend upon [his]_{408-mr. rodney} vote . [Trenchard]_{431-trenchard} had become [Secretary of the Treasury in the [Wilton]_{326-mr. wilton} administration]_{6459-secretary of the treasury in the wilton administration} , had established [his]_{431-trenchard} reputation , and was looked upon as [a future minister]_{6460-a future minister} . [Jawett]_427-jawett , without forfeiting [his]_427-jawett post and promotion at [Somerset House]_{72-somerset house} , had become [the editor of a new periodical magazine]_{6461-the editor of a new periodical magazine} , called [[the “ Privy Council . ”]_{10544-the “ privy council . ”}]_{10544-the “ privy council . ”[695-sir william temple]} It was established and maintained by [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]_{6462-mr. bertie tremaine} , and was chiefly written by [that gentleman]_{1654-that gentleman} [himself]_{1654-that gentleman} . It was full of Greek quotations , to show that it was not [Grub Street]_{322-grub street} , and written in a style as like that of [Sir William Temple]_{695-sir william temple} , as a paper in “ Rejected Addresses ”_{[695-sir william temple]} might resemble the classic lucubrations of [the statesman - sage who , it is hoped , will be always remembered by [a grateful country]_{6465-a grateful country} for having introduced into [these islands the Moor Park apricot]_{6466-these islands the moor park apricot}]_{6464-the statesman - sage who , it is hoped , will be always remembered by a grateful country for having introduced into these islands the moor park apricot} . What the pages of the “ Privy Council ”_{[6477-his chief constituents]} meant [no human being]_{6467-no human being} had the slightest conception except [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]_{6468-mr. tremaine bertie} . [Mr. Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} remained [a respected member of the cabinet]_{6469-a respected member of the cabinet} . It was thought [his]_{604-mr. thornberry} presence [there]_890-there secured the sympathies of advanced Liberalism throughout [the country]_{6643-the country} ; but that was a tradition rather than a fact . [Statesmen in high places]_{6472-statesmen in high places} are not always so well acquainted with the changes and gradations of opinion in political parties at [home]_726-home as they are with those abroad . [We]_6474-we hardly mark the growth of the tree [we]_6474-we see every day . [Mr. Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} had long ceased to be popular with [[his]_{604-mr. thornberry} former friends]_{6475-his former friends} , and the fact that [he]_{604-mr. thornberry} had become [a minister]_{861-a minister} was one of the causes of this change of feeling . That was unreasonable , but in politics unreasonable circumstances are elements of the problem to be solved . It was generally understood that , on the next election , [Mr. Thornberry]_{604-mr. thornberry} would have to look out for another seat ; [[his]_{604-mr. thornberry} chief constituents]_{6477-his chief constituents} , [those who are locally styled [the leaders of the party]_{6479-the leaders of the party}]_{6478-those who are locally styled the leaders of the party} , were still faithful to [him]_{604-mr. thornberry} , for [they]_{6477-his chief constituents} were proud of having [a cabinet minister for [[their]_{6477-his chief constituents} member]_{6481-their member} , to be presented by [him]_{604-mr. thornberry} at court , and occasionally to dine with [him]_{604-mr. thornberry}]_{6480-a cabinet minister for their member , to be presented by him at court , and occasionally to dine with him} ; but the “ masses , ”_[600-enoch] who do not go to court , and are never asked to dinner , required a member who would represent [their]_{6477-his chief constituents} whims , and it was quite understood that , on the very first occasion , [this enlightened community]_{6482-this enlightened community} had resolved to send up to [Westminster]_{103-westminster} — [Mr. Enoch Craggs]_600-enoch . It is difficult to say , whether in [his]_600-enoch private life [Job]_396-job found affairs altogether more satisfactory than in [his]_600-enoch public . [[His]_600-enoch wife]_{1261-his wife} had joined [the Roman Communion]_{6484-the roman communion} . An ingrained perverseness which prevented [[his]_600-enoch son]_{783-his son} from ever willingly following the advice or example of [[his]_{783-his son} parents]_{6486-his parents} , had preserved [John Hampden]_{555-john hampden} in the Anglican faith , but [he]_600-enoch had portraits of [Laud]_443-laud and [Strafford]_{444-strafford} over [his]_600-enoch mantelpiece , and embossed in golden letters on a purple ground the magical word “ THOROUGH . ”_[600-enoch] [His]_600-enoch library chiefly consisted of the “ Tracts for the Times , ”_{[783-his son]} and a colossal edition of [the Fathers]_{6487-the fathers} gorgeously bound . [He]_600-enoch was [a very clever fellow]_{5430-a very clever fellow} , [this young Thornberry]_{6489-this young thornberry} , [a natural orator]_{6490-a natural orator} , and was leader of [the High Church party in the Oxford Union]_{6491-the high church party in the oxford union} . [He]_600-enoch brought [home]_726-home [[his]_600-enoch friends]_{844-his friends} occasionally to [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , and [Job]_396-job had the opportunity of becoming acquainted with a class and school of humanity — with which , notwithstanding [his]_600-enoch considerable experience of life , [he]_600-enoch had no previous knowledge — [young gentlemen , apparently half - starved and dressed like [priests]_6495-priests]_{6494-young gentlemen , apparently half - starved and dressed like priests} , and sometimes [an enthusiastic young noble]_{6496-an enthusiastic young noble} , in much better physical condition , and in costume becoming [a cavalier]_{6497-a cavalier} , ready to raise the royal standard at [Edgehill]_89-edgehill . What a little annoyed [Job]_396-job was that [[his]_396-job son]_{783-his son} always addressed [him]_396-job as “ [Squire]_10546-squire , ”_{[6511-the old grandfather]} a habit even pedantically followed by [[his]_396-job companions]_{2146-his companions} . [He]_396-job was , however , justly entitled to this ancient and reputable honour , for [Job]_396-job had been persuaded to purchase [Hurstley]_340-hurstley , was [a lord of several thousand acres , and had the boar ’s head carried in procession at Christmas in [[his]_396-job ancient hall]_{6501-his ancient hall}]_{6500-a lord of several thousand acres , and had the boar ’s head carried in procession at christmas in his ancient hall} . It is strange , but [he]_396-job was rather perplexed than annoyed by all these marvellous metamorphoses in [his]_396-job life and family . [His]_396-job intelligence was as clear as ever , and [his]_396-job views on all subjects unchanged ; but [he]_396-job was , like [many other men]_{6502-many other men} , governed at [home]_726-home by [his]_396-job affections . [He]_396-job preferred the new arrangement , if [[his]_396-job wife]_{1261-his wife} and [family]_5584-family were happy and contented , to a domestic system founded on [his]_396-job own principles , accompanied by [a sullen or shrewish partner of [his]_396-job own life and [rebellious offspring]_{6507-rebellious offspring}]_{6506-a sullen or shrewish partner of his own life and rebellious offspring} . What really vexed [him]_396-job , among comparatively lesser matters , was the extraordinary passion which in time [[his]_396-job son]_{783-his son} exhibited for game - preserving . [He]_396-job did at last interfere on this matter , but in vain . [John Hampden]_{555-john hampden} announced that [he]_{555-john hampden} did not value [land]_8778-land if [he]_{555-john hampden} was only to look at it , and that sport was the patriotic pastime of [an English gentleman]_{6510-an english gentleman} . “ [You]_396-job used in old days never to be satisfied with what [I]_{6511-the old grandfather} got out of [the land]_{6683-the land} , ”_{[6511-the old grandfather]} said [the old grandfather]_{6511-the old grandfather} to [Job]_396-job , with a little amiable malice ; “ there is enough , at any rate now for the hares and rabbits , but [I]_{428-st. barbe} doubt for [anybody else]_{2809-anybody else} . ”_{[428-st. barbe]} [We]_6512-we must not forget [[our]_6512-we old friend]_{6513-our old friend} [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} . Whether [he]_{428-st. barbe} had written [himself]_{428-st. barbe} out or had become lazy in the luxurious life in which [he]_{428-st. barbe} now indulged , [he]_{428-st. barbe} rarely appealed to the literary public , which still admired [him]_{428-st. barbe} . [He]_{428-st. barbe} was , by way of intimating that [he]_{428-st. barbe} was engaged in a great work , which , though written in [his]_{428-st. barbe} taking prose , was to be really the epogee of social life in [this country]_{6657-this country} . Dining out every day , and ever arriving , however late , at those “ small and earlies , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} which [he]_{428-st. barbe} once despised ; [he]_{428-st. barbe} gave to [[his]_{428-st. barbe} friends]_{844-his friends} frequent intimations that [he]_{428-st. barbe} was not there for pleasure , but rather following [his]_{428-st. barbe} profession ; [he]_{428-st. barbe} was in [[his]_{428-st. barbe} studio]_{6516-his studio} , observing and reflecting on all the passions and manners of [mankind]_786-mankind , and gathering materials for the great work which was eventually to enchant and instruct society , and immortalise [his]_{428-st. barbe} name . “ The fact is , [I]_{428-st. barbe} wrote too early , ”_{[428-st. barbe]} [he]_{428-st. barbe} would say . “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} blush when [I]_{499-lady montfort} read [my]_{499-lady montfort} own books , though compared with those of [the brethren]_{10549-the brethren} , they might still be looked on as classics . [They]_10550-they say [no artist]_{10551-no artist} can draw a camel , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} say [no author]_{10552-no author} ever drew [a gentleman]_{741-a gentleman} . How can [they]_10550-they , with no opportunity of ever seeing one ? And so with a little caricature of manners , which [they]_10550-they catch second - hand , [they]_10550-they are obliged to have recourse to outrageous nonsense , as if polished life consisted only of bigamists , and that [ladies of fashion]_{10554-ladies of fashion} were in the habit of paying black mail to [returned convicts]_{10555-returned convicts} . However , [I]_{499-lady montfort} shall put an end to all this . [I]_{499-lady montfort} have now got the materials , or am accumulating them daily . [You]_10556-you hint that [I]_{499-lady montfort} give [myself]_{499-lady montfort} up too much to [society]_1025-society . [You]_10556-you are talking of things [you]_10556-you do not understand . A dinner party is a chapter . [I]_{499-lady montfort} catch [the Cynthia of the minute]_{10558-the cynthia of the minute} , [sir]_6912-sir , at a soiree . If [I]_{499-lady montfort} only served [a grateful country]_{6465-a grateful country} , [I]_{499-lady montfort} should be in the proudest position of [any of [its sons]_{10562-its sons}]_{10561-any of its sons} ; if [I]_{499-lady montfort} had been born in [any country]_{10563-any country} but this , [I]_{499-lady montfort} should have been decorated , and perhaps made secretary of state like [Addison]_698-addison , who did not write as well as [I]_{499-lady montfort} do , though [his]_698-addison style somewhat resembles [mine]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} Notwithstanding these great plans , it came in time to [Endymion]_425-endymion ’s ear , that [poor St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} was in terrible straits . [Endymion]_425-endymion delicately helped [him]_{428-st. barbe} and then obtained for [him]_{428-st. barbe} a pension , and not an inconsiderable one . Relieved from anxiety , [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} resumed [his]_{428-st. barbe} ancient and natural vein . [He]_{428-st. barbe} passed [his]_{428-st. barbe} days in decrying [[his]_{428-st. barbe} friend]_{719-his friend} and [patron]_6519-patron , and comparing [his]_{428-st. barbe} miserable pension with the salary of [a secretary of state]_{8511-a secretary of state} , who , so far as [his]_{428-st. barbe} experience went , was generally [a second - rate man]_{6521-a second - rate man} . [Endymion]_425-endymion , though [he]_425-endymion knew [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} was always decrying [him]_{428-st. barbe} , only smiled , and looked upon it all as the necessary consequence of [his]_{428-st. barbe} organisation , which involved a singular combination of vanity and envy in the highest degree . [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} was not less [a guest in [Carlton Terrace]_{65-carlton terrace}]_{6522-a guest in carlton terrace} than heretofore , and was even kindly invited to [Princedown]_{141-princedown} to profit by the distant sea - breeze . [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} , whose ears some of [his]_{428-st. barbe} pranks had reached , was not so tolerant as [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} gave [him]_{428-st. barbe} one day [her]_{499-lady montfort} views of [his]_{428-st. barbe} conduct . [St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} was always a little afraid of [her]_{499-lady montfort} , and on this occasion entirely lost [himself]_{428-st. barbe} ; vented the most solemn affirmations that there was not a grain of truth in these charges ; that [he]_{428-st. barbe} was the victim , as [he]_{428-st. barbe} had been all [his]_{428-st. barbe} life , of slander and calumny — the sheer creatures of envy , and then began to fawn upon [[his]_{428-st. barbe} hostess]_{3888-his hostess} , and declared that [he]_{428-st. barbe} had ever thought there was something godlike in the character of [[her]_{499-lady montfort} husband]_{986-her husband} . “ And what is there in [yours]_{428-st. barbe} , [Mr. St. Barbe]_{428-st. barbe} ? ”_{[661-lady hainault]} asked [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} . [The ministry]_{6702-the ministry} had lasted several years ; [its]_{6702-the ministry} foreign policy had been successful ; it had triumphed in war and secured peace . The military conduct of [the troops of [King Florestan]_{353-king florestan}]_{6527-the troops of king florestan} had contributed to these results , and the popularity of [that sovereign]_{6528-that sovereign} in [England]_7-england was for [a foreigner]_{7353-a foreigner} unexampled . During this agitated interval , [Endymion]_425-endymion and [Myra]_466-myra had met more than once through the providential medium of [those favoured spots of nature]_{6530-those favoured spots of nature} — [German baths]_{1706-german baths} . There had arisen a public feeling , that [the ally who had served [us]_6533-our so well]_{6532-the ally who had served us so well} should be invited to visit again [a country wherein [he]_{6532-the ally who had served us so well} had so long sojourned , and where [he]_{6532-the ally who had served us so well} was so much appreciated]_{6534-a country wherein he had so long sojourned , and where he was so much appreciated} . The only evidence that [the Prime Minister]_{3975-the prime minister} gave that [he]_{3975-the prime minister} was conscious of this feeling was an attack of gout . [Endymion]_425-endymion [himself]_425-endymion , though in a difficult and rather painful position in this matter , did everything to shield and protect [[his]_425-endymion chief]_{1660-his chief} , but the general sentiment became so strong , sanctioned too , as it was understood , in the highest quarter , that it could no longer be passed by unnoticed ; and , in due time , to the great delight and satisfaction of [the nation]_{7104-the nation} , an impending visit from [[our]_6533-our faithful ally]_{6538-our faithful ally} [King Florestan]_{353-king florestan} and [[his]_{353-king florestan} beautiful wife]_{1280-his beautiful wife} , [Queen Myra]_{699-queen myra} , was authoritatively announced . Every preparation was made to show [them]_6540-they honour . [They]_6540-they were [the guests of [[our]_6533-our Sovereign]_{6542-our sovereign}]_{6541-the guests of our sovereign} ; but from [the palace which [they]_6540-they were to inhabit]_{6543-the palace which they were to inhabit} , to [the humblest tenement in [the meanest back street]_{6545-the meanest back street}]_{6544-the humblest tenement in the meanest back street} , there was only one feeling of gratitude , and regard , and admiration . [The English people]_{5560-the english people} are [the most enthusiastic people in [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{6547-the most enthusiastic people in the world} ; there are other populations which are more excitable , but there is [no nation]_{6549-no nation} , when it feels , where the sentiment is so profound and irresistible . The hour arrived . The season and the weather were favourable . From the port where [they]_6540-they landed to [their]_6540-they arrival at [the metropolis]_{7634-the metropolis} , [the whole country]_{6551-the whole country} seemed poured out into the open air ; triumphal arches , a way of flags and banners , and bits of bunting on every hovel . [The King]_{6628-the king} and [Queen]_6004-queen were received at [the metropolitan station]_{6554-the metropolitan station} by [Princes of the blood]_{6555-princes of the blood} , and accompanied to [the palace]_{9883-the palace} , where [the great officers of state]_{6557-the great officers of state} and [the assembled ministry]_{6558-the assembled ministry} were gathered together to do [them]_6540-they honour . A great strain was thrown upon [Endymion]_425-endymion throughout these proceedings , as [the Prime Minister]_{3975-the prime minister} , who had been suffering the whole season , and rarely present in [his]_{3975-the prime minister} seat in [parliament]_{776-parliament} , was , at this moment , in [his]_{3975-the prime minister} worst paroxysm . [He]_{3975-the prime minister} could not therefore be present at the series of balls and banquets , and brilliant public functions , which greeted [the royal guests]_{10093-the royal guests} . [Their]_6540-they visit to [the City]_{6868-the city} , when [they]_6540-they dined with [the Lord Mayor]_{4332-the lord mayor} , and to which [they]_6540-they drove in [royal carriages]_{6564-royal carriages} through a sea of population tumultuous with devotion , was the most gratifying of all these splendid receptions , partly from the associations of mysterious power and magnificence connected with the title and character of [LORD MAYOR]_{700-lord mayor} . [The Duke of St. Angelo]_{8080-the duke of st. angelo} , [the Marquis of [Vallombrosa]_{572-vallombrosa}]_{4065-the marquis of vallombrosa} , and [the Prince of [Montserrat]_{308-montserrat}]_{5958-the prince of montserrat} , quite lost [their]_6540-they presence of mind . Even [the Princess of [Montserrat]_{308-montserrat}]_{5857-the princess of montserrat} , with more quarterings on [her]_{5857-the princess of montserrat} own side than [any house in [Europe]_6-europe]_{6569-any house in europe} , confessed that [she]_{5857-the princess of montserrat} trembled when [Her]_{5857-the princess of montserrat} Serene Highness courtesied before [the Lady Mayoress]_{6570-the lady mayoress} . Perhaps , however , the most brilliant , the most fanciful , infinitely the most costly entertainment that was given on this memorable occasion , was the festival at [Hainault]_111-hainault . [The whole route from [town]_6995-town to [the forest]_{7409-the forest}]_{6571-the whole route from town to the forest} was lined with thousands , perhaps hundreds of thousands , of [spectators]_{6574-spectators} ; [a thousand guests]_{6575-a thousand guests} were received at the banquet , and [twelve palaces]_{6576-twelve palaces} were raised by [that true magician]_{6577-that true magician} , [Mr. Benjamin Edgington]_{701-mr. benjamin edgington} , in [the park]_{1663-the park} , for the countless visitors in the evening . At night [the forest]_{7409-the forest} was illuminated . [Everybody]_{6694-everybody} was glad except [Lady Hainault]_{661-lady hainault} , who sighed , and said , “ [I]_{499-lady montfort} have no doubt [the Queen]_{8539-the queen} would have preferred [[her]_{8539-the queen} own room]_{1862-her own room} , and that [we]_10566-we should have had a quiet dinner , as in old days , in [the little Venetian parlour]_{10567-the little venetian parlour} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} When [Endymion]_425-endymion returned [home]_726-home at night , [he]_425-endymion found a summons to [Gaydene]_161-gaydene ; [the Prime Minister]_{3975-the prime minister} being , it was feared , in a dangerous state . The next day , late in the afternoon , there was a rumour that [the Prime Minister]_{3975-the prime minister} had resigned . Then it was authoritatively contradicted , and then at night another rumour rose that [the minister]_{775-the minister} had resigned , but that the resignation would not be accepted until after the termination of the royal visit . [The King]_{6628-the king} and [Queen]_6004-queen had yet to remain a short week . The fact is , the resignation had taken place , but it was known only to [those who then could not have imparted the intelligence]_{6587-those who then could not have imparted the intelligence} . [The public]_{1210-the public} often conjectures the truth , though it clothes its impression or information in the vague shape of a rumour . In four - and - twenty hours the great fact was authoritatively announced in all the journals , with leading articles speculating on [the successor to [the able and accomplished minister of whose services [the Sovereign]_{6705-the sovereign} and [the country]_{6643-the country} were so unhappily deprived]_{6590-the able and accomplished minister of whose services the sovereign and the country were so unhappily deprived} . Would [[his]_425-endymion successor]_{9056-his successor} be found in [[his]_425-endymion own cabinet]_{6289-his own cabinet}]_{6589-the successor to the able and accomplished minister of whose services the sovereign and the country were so unhappily deprived . would his successor be found in his own cabinet} ? And then several names were mentioned ; [Rawchester]_{655-rawchester} , to [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} ’s disgust . [Rawchester]_{655-rawchester} was [a safe man]_{6595-a safe man} , and had had much experience , which , as with [most safe men]_{6596-most safe men} , probably left [him]_{655-rawchester} as wise and able as before [he]_{655-rawchester} imbibed it . Would there be altogether a change of parties ? Would [the Protectionists]_{10205-the protectionists} try again ? [They]_{10205-the protectionists} were very strong , but always in a minority , like [some great continental powers , who have [the finest army in [the world]_{6658-the world}]_{6599-the finest army in the world} , and yet get always beaten]_{6598-some great continental powers , who have the finest army in the world , and yet get always beaten} . Would [that band of self - admiring geniuses , who had upset [every cabinet with whom [they]_{10205-the protectionists} were ever connected]_{6602-every cabinet with whom they were ever connected} , return on the shoulders of [the people]_{1019-the people} , as [they]_{10205-the protectionists} always dreamed , though [they]_{10205-the protectionists} were always [the persons of whom [the people]_{1019-the people} never seemed to think]_{6604-the persons of whom the people never seemed to think}]_{6601-that band of self - admiring geniuses , who had upset every cabinet with whom they were ever connected , return on the shoulders of the people , as they always dreamed , though they were always the persons of whom the people never seemed to think} ? [Lady Montfort]_{499-lady montfort} was in a state of passive excitement . [She]_{499-lady montfort} was quite pale , and [she]_{499-lady montfort} remained quite pale for hours . [She]_{499-lady montfort} would see [no one]_{6647-no one} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} sat in [[Endymion]_425-endymion ’s room]_{2245-endymion ’s room} , and never spoke , while [he]_425-endymion continued writing and transacting [his]_425-endymion affairs . [She]_{499-lady montfort} thought [she]_{499-lady montfort} was reading the “ Morning Post , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} but really could not distinguish the advertisements from leading articles . There was a knock at the library door , and [the groom of [the chambers]_{1247-the chambers}]_{1246-the groom of the chambers} brought in a note for [Endymion]_425-endymion . [He]_425-endymion glanced at the handwriting of the address , and then opened it , as pale as [[his]_425-endymion wife]_{1261-his wife} . Then [he]_425-endymion read it again , and then [he]_425-endymion gave it to [her]_{499-lady montfort} . [She]_{499-lady montfort} threw [her]_{499-lady montfort} eyes over it , and then [her]_{499-lady montfort} arms around [his]_425-endymion neck . “ Order [my]_{499-lady montfort} brougham at three o’clock . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ How dear of [you]_425-endymion to come to [me]_{499-lady montfort} , ”_{[499-lady montfort]} [she]_{499-lady montfort} said , “ when [you]_425-endymion can not have a moment to [yourself]_425-endymion . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ Well , [you]_{499-lady montfort} know , ”_{[425-endymion]} [he]_425-endymion replied , “ it is not like forming [a government]_{2963-a government} . That is an affair . [I]_{8539-the queen} have reason to think [all [my]_{8539-the queen} colleagues]_{10569-all my colleagues} will remain with [me]_{8539-the queen} . [I]_{8539-the queen} shall summon [them]_{10569-all my colleagues} for this afternoon , and if [we]_10570-we agree , affairs will go on as before . [I]_{8539-the queen} should like to get down to [Gaydene]_161-gaydene to - night . ”_{[8539-the queen]} “ To - night ! ”_{[8539-the queen]} said [the queen]_{8539-the queen} musingly . “ [We]_10570-we have only one day left , and [I]_{499-lady montfort} wanted [you]_425-endymion to do something for [me]_{499-lady montfort} . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ It shall be done , if possible ; [I]_425-endymion need not say that . ”_{[425-endymion]} “ It is not difficult to do , if [we]_10570-we have time — if [we]_10570-we have to - morrow morning , and early . But if [you]_425-endymion go to [Gaydene]_161-gaydene [you]_425-endymion will hardly return to - night , and [I]_{8539-the queen} shall lose [my]_{8539-the queen} chance,—and yet it is to [me]_{8539-the queen} a business most precious . ”_{[8539-the queen]} “ It shall be managed ; tell [me]_{499-lady montfort} then . ”_{[499-lady montfort]} “ [I]_{8539-the queen} learnt that [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} is not occupied at this moment . [I]_{8539-the queen} want to visit [the old house]_{1388-the old house} with [you]_425-endymion , before [I]_{8539-the queen} leave [England]_7-england , probably for ever . [I]_{8539-the queen} have only got the early morn to - morrow , but with a veil and [your]_425-endymion brougham , [I]_{8539-the queen} think [we]_10572-we might depart unobserved , before [the crowd]_{2894-the crowd} begins to assemble . Do [you]_425-endymion think [you]_425-endymion could be here at nine o’clock ? ”_{[8539-the queen]} So it was settled , and being hurried , [he]_6612-he departed . And next morning [he]_6612-he was at [the palace]_{9883-the palace} before nine o’clock ; and [the queen]_{8539-the queen} , veiled , entered [his]_6612-he brougham . There were already [some loiterers]_{6615-some loiterers} , but [the brother]_{6616-the brother} and [sister]_6617-sister passed through the gates unobserved . [They]_6618-our reached [Hill Street]_{19-hill street} . [The queen]_{8539-the queen} visited [all the principal rooms]_{6620-all the principal rooms} , and made many remarks appropriate to many memories . “ But , ”_{[8539-the queen]} [she]_{8539-the queen} said , “ it was not to see [these rooms]_{10574-these rooms} [I]_{8539-the queen} came , though [I]_{8539-the queen} was glad to do so , and the corridor on the second story whence [I]_{8539-the queen} called out to [you]_425-endymion when [you]_425-endymion returned , and for ever , from [Eton]_25-eton , and told [you]_425-endymion there was bad news . What [I]_{8539-the queen} came for was to see [[our]_6618-our old nursery]_{10575-our old nursery} , where [we]_6618-our lived so long together , and so fondly ! Here it is ; here [we]_6618-our are . All [I]_{8539-the queen} have desired , all [I]_{8539-the queen} have dreamed , have come to pass . [Darling]_702-darling , beloved of [my]_{8539-the queen} soul , by all [our]_6618-our sorrows , by all [our]_6618-our joys , in this scene of [our]_6618-our childhood and bygone days , let [me]_{8539-the queen} give [you]_425-endymion [my]_{8539-the queen} last embrace . ”_[None-None]